Thought it was a great homage to the ride
344307
Thought it was a great homage to the ride, Eddie Murphy was entertaining, and it's a great movie for the whole movie.
2432351
Jus kidding about the monkeys!  But this roller coaster was the hit of my grandson's birthday party.  They set it up right away and the kids had a blast.  As far as educational is concerned, they learned the necessity of being patient and taking turns, as there is just one car so it's one ride at a time.  After a while, they realized the value of being patient and waiting their turn.
1702776
Good to know the background of the PE - the annual ride is a great memorial to those who persevered the real "ride". Movie somewhat home-made,  but glad to have it.
535337
I really liked this movie. None of them will ever be as good as the first one, though. Still, this was a solid movie that pays a lot of homage to the original. There are lots of easter eggs for fans of the original movie. There is plenty of action and it does a good job of entertaining old fans and bringing new fans up to speed on the dangers of creating a dinosaur theme park.

I really didn't know how I felt about the new direction of the plot at first, but I'm made my peace with it. Basically, it centers around the old idea that humans will exploit something that should be wondrous and special for personal and financial gain. Also, the old adage about when anything new is created the first thing some people ask is how can it be used for war.

After watching the second movie in the new arc, I've come to like it a little better. Also, since I heard what they're planning for the series. They're opening the world and trying to get away from just retelling the same story with new characters. While I loved the original and want to see more of it, and I'm sure many of you do too, I also understand that we'd eventually get tired of it and we'd be comparing it to the originals and they wouldn't hold up.

What I am really worried about is them leaving the island. My least favorite part of the entire franchise is in the second movie where they take a few dinos to LA. I loved the first part on the island where they're in the wild, but not when they're in the city. It just turned into godzilla at that point. So I hope they handle that aspect better, going forward. I see a few possibilities that i'd love to see explored.

This is a good movie, though, that I think new and old fans alike can enjoy.
4069179
I think this was a fun and refreshing take on the original story. As I read the story, the world felt both completely new and very familiar. Some of the names were a little hard to digest. Still, the fact that new material of this magnitude was created for the anniversary was a nice treat. I feel that many readers harshly judged this book because of what it wasn't instead of enjoying what it was. This made me excited to re-read the entire series again. I recommend reading it with an open mind. It is a pleasant experience if you do.
219874
You get what the description states, video of roller coasters. The footage is steady and fun. There is footage of the coasters from outside the cars and then a full ride inside the cars...usually from the front row. I love the footage. For the coasters I've ridden, it brought back lots of great memories and for the ones I haven't ridden, the footage makes me want to plan a trip to ride them. Nice work!
376708
I saw this movie when it initially aired as a two-part TV movie back in 1989. I hadn't seen it since, although I never forgot it. The video and audio quality were good and it brought back some fun memories. Not overly "scary" but still a fun ride.
3971379
I loved the stories from the tragic opening to the final closing, including the greats photos that were included. Very interesting. However, I thought it was a totally unnecessary for the book to call the Harry Potter attraction that replaced Jaws a failure. When everyone I know who has seen it ,including myself, find it a rousing success and a great replacement for the beloved Jaws ride.
3388203
Being a fan of roller coasters and amusement parks, I found this to be a great quick read.  I have been to Coney Island, ridden the Cyclone, ate a Nathan's hotdog and walked among the ghosts of the ancient carnival folk and sometimes yearn to have been there when it was in its heyday.  But, at least when I read about, it becomes easy to imagine what it must have been like.
1258729
I liked it.  I enjoyed watching the protagonists rise, fall, and redemption.  I'm glad he was able to hang onto his car!
3047210
This is such a great movie. It amazes me what a person can do when they put their mind to something they have passion for. The filming quality is equally amazing. I got lost in the idea of doing this ride myself someday!
4148863
I usually see all animation films but missed this one.  It was great.  A nice twist on the original tale.  The characters  were not irritating or overly sweet.  You could lose yourself in the story and enjoy the ride.  The horse was my favorite.
1008540
This was a fun jaunt down memory lane. Although the bulk of the book was a mirror of the six Star Wars films that included Anakin/Vader, the change in perspective added a depth that was not there before. The additional information that was added also gave context to otherwise disparate and somewhat disconnected parts of the movies. I enjoyed the ride, especially the ending. Although I would have like more of Vader's early years between Episodes III and IV, I was not displeased by the story. The encounter on Mimban was especially interesting as it was never-before-seen (at least in the films). I liked it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick read to bolster their knowledge and endearment of the monster that was Darth Vader.
4236033
When this show was on TV, I always felt as though I'd been on a roller-coaster ride that I wanted to get back on and ride again! Watching it again however, although I still do feel some of that original excitement, I'm also more aware of the depth of cynicism. They do an excellent job of fleshing out the characters.
548629
This was an odd duck as I had purchased it on a whim after reading the synopsis. I almost put it down but then I realized where it was going and I really enjoyed the ride inside. I guess if I had any major complaint it would be that it seemed to be wrapped up a little too easily at the end.
279604
I thought it was adorable.  Waiting for more feedback from the nephews. :)
3583384
We made so many memories this summer on vacation with your double dog. I am not sure which was more fun, riding it, or making hot dog jokes watching the riders. Especially great for my niece and nephew, ages 7 and 10. They were a good weight for it and it wasn't quick to buck them off. The adults had fun on it, too, it's just a very tight fit for two adults. You are sitting really close and i was worried about knocking my teeth into the back of the head of the person in front of me! It is hard/impossible to get back on it while you're in the water, so you have to carefully get on it from the boat. Not the easiest. I think I fell off more than once just trying to get on it. Definitely not the water toy for unstable people!
It was very good quality as was the rope I ordered with it. I was surprised at the quality of the material of the double dog. It's not just plastic. I think that it will last many vacations!