Jurassic Park, novel by Michael Crichton for the Jurassic Park series (1990) - Book review by Kadmon
Jurassic Park, novel by Michael Crichton (1990)
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Article updated: 2021.11.18
The Jurassic Park is novel by Michael Crichton. The book was reviewed by Kadmon.
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Product: Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park novel (1990)
Original title: Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park
Series: Jurassic Park
Previous entries in the series: -
Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth (Jurassic Park universe)
Date of publication: 1990
Hungarian edition: Michael Crichton: Őslénypark / Prehistoric Animal Park, Publisher: Maecenas Könyvkiadó, Date of publication: 1992, Translated by: Boris János,
Hungarian translation based on: Michael Chrichton: Jurassic Park, Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Date of publication: 1990
Product type: Novel, 500+ pages, Genre: futuristic techno-thriller, Features: futuristic, thriller, techno-thriller, action, adventure
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Reading: Recent (2020.01), it's not my first reading of the novel
Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)
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The Jurassic Park is a novel by Michael Crichton, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1990. The version I've read is the Hungarian edition, published by Maecenas Könyvkiadó in 1992. Jurassic Park is an adventure story, set in the near future on a dinosaur-based theme park, where everything goes wrong. Crichton's writing is captivating. He is able to show us a believable character in a page or two. I recommend the Jurassic Park book for anyone who would like to read a thrilling adventure story.
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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2021.06.29
The Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is a futuristic fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie (2017)
Original title: Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Series: Star Wars
Setting: Star Wars universe
Previous entries in the series: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
Sequels: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, movie (2019)
Product type: Film, Genre: Futuristic fantasy adventure, Style: action, adventure
Release: 2017.12.15
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2017.12), first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie, a futuristic fantasy adventure movie from 2017. It's about the Resistance rebels defending against the First Order rebels. It's a visually nice movie, with great action scenes, without any substantial story or logic behind it. I was somewhat disappointed by the The Last Jedi film, but even I have to admit that Disney keeps the stories very even in quality.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, movie for the Mad Max series (2024) - Watch trailer 2 on YouTube
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The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) is a post-apocalyptic action / adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, movie for the Mad Max series (2024)
Original title: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Series: Mad Max series
Other adaptations of the story: -
Previous entries in the series: Furiosa is a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Setting: future fantasy Earth
Product type: Film, ca. 2.5 hours, Genre: post-apocalyptic action / adventure, Features: action, adventure, drama, fantasy, Style: ?
Release: Premiere: 2024.05.15 (77th Cannes Film Festival), Release: 2024.05.22
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: not yet
Rating: ?, Enjoyment: ?
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This is our preview of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a post-apocalyptic action / adventure movie for the Mad Max series from 2024.
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Sting, movie (2024)
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The Sting (2024) is a survival horror film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Sting, movie (2024)
Original title: Sting
Series: -
Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth
Product type: Film, ca. 1.5 hours, Genre: survival horror, Features: action, coming-of-age story, drama - family drama, fantasy - contemporary fantasy, horror - survival horror, science fiction, thriller, Style: ?
Release: Premiere: 2024.04.06 (Miami Film Festival), Release: 2024.04.12
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2024.05), first time
Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Sting, a survival horror movie from 2024. It's about the residents trying to survive a dangerous spider getting into their apartment building. The Sting film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.
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Avanpost / The Blackout, movie (2019) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2022.01.13
The The Blackout (2019) is a contemporary fantasy action / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Avanpost / The Blackout, movie (2019)
Original title: Аванпост (Avanpost, English: Outpost), English title: The Blackout / The Blackout: Invasion Earth
Series: -
Setting: future fantasy Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy action / thriller, Style: sci-fi, thriller, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, action, aliens, psychic abilities
Release: Premiere: 2019.03.15 (Cinequest, San Jose), Release: 2019.11.21
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of The Blackout, a contemporary fantasy action / thriller movie from 2019. It's about humans trying to stop an alien invasion. The The Blackout film has some interesting action scenes, but I only recommend it to dedicated fans of the genre.
The Avanpost / The Blackout, movie (2019) is not to be confused with Blackout, movie (2022), crime thriller / action film.
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Dune: Part Two, movie for the Dune (2021) series (2024) - Watch trailer 3 on YouTube
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The Dune: Part Two (2024) is a futuristic fantasy film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Dune: Part Two, movie for the Dune (2021) series (2024)
Original title: Dune: Part Two
Series: Dune - Dune (2021)
Other adaptations of the story: Dune (1984), Dune (2000)
Previous entries in the series: Dune: Part One, movie (2021)
Setting: future fantasy Earth (Dune universe)
Product type: Film, 2.7 hours, Genre: futuristic fantasy, Features: action, fantasy, futuristic fantasy, science fiction, futuristic science fiction, super-human abilities, Style: ?
Release: 2024.03.01
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: not yet
Rating: ?, Enjoyment: ?
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This is our preview of Dune: Part Two, a futuristic fantasy movie for the Dune (2021) series from 2024.
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If you'd like to be surprised by the Dune: Part One film, I don't recommend you to watch trailer 2 beyond 1:22, because it gives away too much of the plot. It basically provides a summary of the first half of the film.
Dune: Part One, movie (2021) - Watch trailer 3 on YouTube
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Article updated: 2024.03.06
The Dune: Part One (2021) is a futuristic fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Dune: Part One, movie (2021)
Original title: Dune: Part One
Series: Dune (2021)
Setting: future fantasy Earth (Dune universe)
Other adaptations of the story: Dune (1984), Dune (2000)
Sequels: Dune: Part Two, movie (2024)
Product type: Film, 2.5 hours, Genre: retro-futuristic fantasy adventure, Style: sci-fi, futuristic, retro-futuristic, futuristic fantasy, adventure
Release: Premiere: 2021.09.03 (Venice Film Festival), Release: 2021.09.15
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2021.11), first time
Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Dune: Part One, a retro-futuristic fantasy adventure movie for the Dune (2021) series from 2021. It's about a futuristic noble house getting a new, dangerous colony planet to rule. The Dune film has some interesting parts, I recommend it to fans of the genre.
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Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2023.06.17
The Seuls / Alone (2017) is a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Film review by Kadmon
Original title: Seuls, English title: Alone
Series: -
Setting: alternate Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller, Features: thriller, mystery, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, ghosts, post-apocalyptic
Release: 2017.02.08
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Seuls / Alone, a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller movie from 2017. It's about a kids left alone in a city, trying to find out what to do. The Alone film is slow, but the story is interesting, so I recommend it to fans of the genre.
Update: I've read now the graphic novel series, that the Alone film was based upon, and now the story makes a lot more sense, even though the reasons behind the happenings should have been in the movie. I'll add my new thoughts to the Alone film review.
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