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Jurassic Hunt
By Brian Costello,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Violence, some blood in terrible dinosaur mockbuster.
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Do not waste your money on this movie.
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What's the Story?
In JURASSIC HUNT, a group of hunters, soldiers, and mercenaries hailing from all over the world have arrived in a wilderness park to undertake a hunt like no other. Armed with nothing but a massive arsenal of assault weaponry, grenades, and rocket launchers, they'll spend their days hunting genetically-recreated dinosaurs and their nights by the campfire eating grilled dinosaur meat. The park is owned and operated by Lindon, who strictly enforces the rules that the hunters must follow, and the hunt leader is Marko, a cigar-smoking no-nonsense warrior. Also in the group is Parker, the only woman taking part, whose past is shrouded in mystery. When the hunt begins, things quickly take a dangerous turn when Marko is attacked and killed by a dinosaur, and soon, one by one, the other hunters are eaten, stomped, or grabbed by pterodactyls. Meanwhile, Lindon's research reveals the real reason why Parker is in the wilderness park. Soon, it's only Parker, a former Navy Seal named Valentine, and a Latin American mercenary named Torres (Ruben Pla). As if the dinosaurs weren't enough trouble, Lindon has now sent his henchmen into the wild to kill Parker before she exposes the truth about Jurassic Hunt. Parker, Valentine, and Torres must find a way to survive the park, escape, and let the world know what's really happening on these dinosaur hunts.
Is It Any Good?
This is a horrific menagerie of bad CGI dinosaurs, stereotypical characters, and hilariously awful dialogue that makes Sharknado look like a David Mamet film. Jurassic Hunt is clearly hoping that audiences will believe this title is somehow related to the Jurassic Park series. They'll realize very quickly that it's not.
The story makes very little sense, no matter how willing you may be to suspend your disbelief. "All I ever wanted was a warrior's death" is an actual quote from this movie, a chance for the viewer to get the backstory of Valentine, a former Navy Seal who has now accepted the challenge of going on a dinosaur hunt. It's not even the worst line in the movie. Not even close. But it's indicative of the laziness that permeates this awful movie.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about dinosaur movies. Why do these stories continue to be so popular? How does this one compare to better-known titles like Jurassic Park?
How is Parker, the only female main character, treated in the movie? Who are some examples of strong lead female characters in action movies?
Was the violence and blood necessary? Why or why not? How much is too much?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: August 24, 2021
- Cast: Courtney Loggins , Ruben Pla , Tarkan Dospil
- Director: Hank Braxtan
- Studio: Lionsgate
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Topics: Dinosaurs
- Run time: 84 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: Some bloody violence and language.
- Last updated: October 8, 2022
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