3. New Direction Or Old Park
Many fans complain about the lack of originality in the two JP sequels. Certainly, there is a great deal of truth with that claim, especially when you compare the sequels to the original masterpiece. However, what many fans fail to realize (and what Im sure JPIV filmmakers dread) is that originality and a new direction is a very sharp, very deadly double edged sword. If you stray too far from the source material, many of the diehard fan boys will be desperately upset and angry. But if you do more of the same, the filmmakers are being repetitive and unoriginal. Believe me, it is a tough choice and very thin line to try and balance. This is the core reason I believe why there has been such hesitation toward making another Jurassic Park. This of course all stems from the lack of Michael Crichton, who is essentially the father of Jurassic Park. While many lavish praise on other individuals for the accomplishment of making Jurassic Park iconic (and probably deservedly so), Crichtons contribution to JP was invaluable, essential, and irreplaceable. Simply put, without Crichton there is no Jurassic Park. His genius blending of science fact and fiction, combined with thrills and chills made for an unforgettable novel and an impressive adaptation that achieved something few science fiction pieces have the illusion that THIS COULD HAPPEN. Crichton himself recognized there was little more territory to mine but was compelled by others to write a sequel. I get the feeling deep down, Crichton knew it was going to be impossible to recreate anything on the same plateau as the first film.