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Why Jurassic Park Looks Better Than Its Sequels
- mixmastamyk 6y agoCan someone tell me why without having to watch a video?
- remarkEon 6y agoDifferent aspect ratio, more blocking and framing of shots, strategic use of objects to control sense of scale, shooting the dinosaur-human encounters through glass (or other “containers” basically) to elicit a claustrophobia response (I maybe be leaving one or two out). The sequels may have one of the above, but not all or they botch the implementation.
- jjeaff 6y agoBut it should also be noted that those techniques limit your storytelling ability. Those types of shots only work if you actually want a cloistered, dark/rainy, closeup environment looking through windows or whatever. Sometimes filmmakers want that big, long, beautiful, clear, well framed, brightly lit shot.
- diegof79 6y agoProbably the title should be “Why Steven Spielberg is a good director”.
- hotwire 6y agoI still hold that the scene where Grant and Sattler first see the Brachiosaur is one of the best acted (and I suppose directed) scenes ever. That subtle feeling of vindication when his theory is proven right against all the critics[1]... "they do move in herds"... and then the sheer wonder and child-like awe of Grant/Sam Neill when he just says, agape "...how'd you do this?" just spellbinds me each time. I just couldn't imagine having that kind of emotional reponse as a viewer with today's CGI design by committee shitfest that seems to be the norm. Also, don't forget that the first movie was based (fairly) closely on a riveting book written by a fantastic story teller - that sure helps with telling a good story. [1] who you don't even know about - its just the way he says it makes you understand that he's been advancing that theory for a long time and facing a lot of criticism for it.