Extremely simplified version of the book, ending changed to happy.
Is it good? Sorta. Is it anywhere near as good as the book? No WAY. The exchanges are much dumber and a lot is left out. And if the dialogue seems very cheezy at times NOW, it’s gonna be downright pitiful soon enough.
But it’s a good way to bring the book to the masses.
In the spirit of that comment, I believe the necessity for this is summed up best by (then)star Sam Neill in another movie, talking to someone in a padded cell:
Man: “What about people that don’t read?”
Neill: *With a hopeless, lost, slightly insane expression* “There’s a movie.”
Saddest moment: Chilling slow-motion close-up of a Barbasol can.
The “movie” inside the movie should be ready for MSTing in 20-30 years or so. I imagine it will be as sad as your typical 50’s prop flick.
Most Noble/Cool Character: Ian *BLEEPIN* Malcolm…YEAH!
Inspirational Quote: “Gee, the lack of humility…before nature that’s being displayed here, ummm…staggers me.”
Grade: C+