Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Audiophilander (i) on August 02, 2001 at 07:29:46

In Reply to: don't sweat it, this place is loaded with primadonnas posted by late on August 01, 2001 at 07:53:18:

>>> "...this place is loaded with primadonnas" <<<

I'm a HUGE fan of the Jurassic Park movies and I'd be the first to say that the fact that they're fun is good enough. Nevertheless, finding fault with sloppy film direction or plot-holes which draw attention to themselves doesn't make the film patron a primadonna any more than it makes a great albeit flawed film into a bad movie!

>>> "The goat was on the left, cliff to the right. Seen it a million times." <<<

If you're questioning my observations, I'd suggest watching that scene a few more times. Also, it isn't a "cliff" it's part of the T-Rex paddock enclosure! As far as where the sound originates that isn't nearly as important to me as visual continuity (i.e., where the Park vehicle is located when the scene starts and the location of the tree where it ends up). Unfortunately, my LD player turned to "toast" recently or I'd go back and do a step by step and relate the obvious continuity gaff in more detail. *SIGH* I guess it's time to buy the DVDs even though I can't part with the LDs (that's another story).

BTW, several people who saw this film with us while it was still playing in the theaters made similar observations, so it isn't just my faulty perception. The unfortunate part of this is that the scene could've easily been fixed (i.e., made less awkward or confusing) without any loss of tension. Personally, I think Spielburg was so concerned about getting the effects and thrills right that he failed to concentrate on visual continuity issues that might surface with repeated viewings. Note: This is VERY understandable when one considers the fact that he was in the process of filming Schindler's List at the same time!

On a lighter note, you mentioned watching Bergman when you were a kid and it reminded me that one of my favorite promos for advertising action movies on the TBS Superstation awhile back was "It ain't Bergman, but things blow up!" :o)

Cheers,
AuPh