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The Jurassic Games
The Jurassic Games

4.7

The Jurassic Games

NR·2018·86m

Summary

In the near future, 10 death row convicts are forced to compete in a virtual reality game that pits them against dinosaurs and each other.

Crew

Director, Writer

Ryan Bellgardt

Story

Galen Christy

Reviews

r96sk

r96sk

July 9, 2020

7

Against all the odds, <em>'The Jurassic Games'</em> is actually entertaining.

This has all the makings of a truly terrible film, with its average acting, writing and special effects. However, honestly, it somehow manages to make it all work. It's very similar to 2007's <em>'The Condemned'</em>, though does add different aspects from dinosaurs to video game-style levels.

Its special effects are surprisingly passable, not great by any measure but considering the level of this film they are relatively good - definitely above what you'd expect of the usual cheap sci-fi productions. Likewise with the sets, cast and David Stone Hamilton's score.

Ryan Merriman plays The Host fairly well, while Adam Hampton (Tucker) leads the rest comfortably. I won't remember any of the performances, but that's not to say what they give is bad. They match what the film produces.

This is nothing to set the world alight, but I think it deserves minor praise for exceeding expectations. I'd watch it again, which can't always be said for these type of productions.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$28,000,000.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

virtual reality
death row
dinosaur
convict
death match
near future