Jurassic Park 3 is mediocre. Its rescue narrative is basic but fine. The deception twist is fair. Yet, beyond that, the script is lame. Grant's motivation is void and cliche. The Kirbys are unlikeable and inappropriate protagonists. Billy is bland, the mercenaries are generic, and Eric's survival is way too easy. Meanwhile, there's no antagonist, there are no arcs, character choices are idiotic, plot points are contrived, and the ending is deus ex machina. Thus, Jurassic Park 3 devolves into a series of manufactured chases that have no emotional weight, thematic relevance, or payoff. Ultimately, this is Jurassic Park at its shallowest.
Technically, Jurassic Park 3 is decent but cheaper than its predecessors. Theoretically, the combination of CGI and animatronics is admirable, yet neither effect is convincing. Daylight CGI close-ups are weak, green screening is sloppy, and animatronics look robotic. Also, the sound is less detailed and impactful. The cinematography only utilizes occasional focus and lighting. The tone is monotonous. Plus, the production design feels hollow, the music isn't John Williams, the acting is repetitive, and the only editing positive is its short runtime. Overall, Jurassic Park 3 is mindless and ordinary. Its simplicity isn't painful, but it's still a franchise disappointment.
Writing: 3/10
Direction: 4/10
Cinematography: 6/10
Acting: 6/10
Editing: 6/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 6/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 5.9/10
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