I still can't believe the dislike that the third film gets as I would put that one in second place after Jurassic Park and before The Lost world!
JB
I totally agree JB. I felt JPIII at least cracked on with the story. Just got on with it, with no slow rollercoaster ride build up, which I think was THE LOST WORLD's mistake.
I went to see the first movie on the big screen again today - and strangely came away certain for the first time that the actual best and most committed performance in it (out of a very competent cast) was given by Bob "Clever girl!" Peck, due, I think, to his intensity, with absolutely zero quips or lighthearted moments from him.
Muldoon truly believes these things are deadly dangerous, whereas other characters still have time for a lighthearted Spielberg moment or quip here or there, despite their perilous circumstances.
He doesn't, of course - and his conviction makes the audience, I think, more fearful of these beasts. So I now think he was an extremely important element in making this film a successful mix, although I never really appreciated his contribution until now.
