Jurassic Park Film Journal form

Film Journal Entry Student Name:___________________________________ Student #: _____________________________ Tutorial #: ____ Instructor: __________________________ Film Title: _____________________________ Instructions: For each ‘Theme & Scene,’ think about what the film or the filmamaker is trying to say about the protagonists or life in general. What is the film was trying to “teach” you? (e.g., that crime never pays; that growing up can be a difficult but necessary journey; that you have to fix your mistakes; that one person can change the world, etc.). ▪ Theme: Be specific and detailed in your identification of the theme. A key theme in a fatalistic film noir like Out of the Past is (as the title suggests) coming to terms with the consequences of what you have done with your life and having to right the wrongs you have committed. ▪ Scene: Offer an in-depth analysis of one scene that you feel develops the key theme you have identified. Be specific and detailed. Yes, describe what happens in the scene but, more importantly, think about how and why those things happen. How does the filmmaker develop the theme through framing, editing, music, dialogue, movement, motifs, etc.? F IRST T HEME & S CENE [15 MARKS ] Identify a key theme from the film and then, using one scene, explain how the theme is developed in the film. [100-150 words] One key theme in the Jurassic Park film is the idea of playing God and the consequences that come with it. The film raises the question of whether it is ethical or wise to bring extinct animals back to life through genetic cloning and explores the potential dangers that come with attempting to control and manipulate nature. One scene that develops this theme is when the character Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, has a discussion with John Hammond, the creator of Jurassic Park. Hammond is trying to convince Malcolm and the other characters of the park's safety and how he has taken measures to prevent the dinosaurs from breeding. However, Malcolm argues that "life finds a way" and that the dinosaurs will inevitably adapt and overcome the constraints placed upon them by their human creators. This scene highlights the film's central theme by portraying the arrogance of humans in their attempt to control nature. Malcolm warns Hammond of the risks of playing God and creating life, and the idea of the dinosaurs adapting and thriving despite the human efforts to control them is a powerful symbol of nature's resilience and power. The scene also serves to foreshadow the chaos that ensues when the dinosaurs inevitably break free from their captivity, showing the audience that the consequences of playing God can be disastrous. Through this scene and others like it, the film explores the complex ethical and moral implications of genetic engineering and the consequences of humans attempting to manipulate the natural world. Theme [5 marks]: Scene [10 marks]: S ECOND T HEME & S CENE [15 MARKS ] Identify another key theme and then, using one scene, explain how the theme is developed. [100-150 words] Another key theme in Jurassic Park is the idea of the importance of respecting and preserving the natural world. Throughout the film, the characters come to realize that the dinosaurs are not just scientific curiosities or sources of profit, but living beings with their own rights and needs. The film argues that humans have a