Says explained
Grant is guessing, and the film shows him being wrong more than once. A character's theory failing is not a flaw in the film.
Does the Tyrannosaurus in Jurassic Park see things that stand still?
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park (1993)
At 1:01:40
Verdict: Explained. 42% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: Grant is only guessing how the animal sees, and the film never confirms his theory.
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5.6/ 10(450 ratings)Explained. More viewers say this scene is explained than dumb, so it does not count toward the title score.
Breaks its own rulesBroken science
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Alan Grant tells the children that the Tyrannosaurus cannot see them if they stand still. The animal then reacts to a parked car and a stationary group. The film does not say whether Grant was right.
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The idea is stated as a rule and then broken within the same sequence. The film would work with either version, but it should pick one.
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Actually, it’s explained
Grant is only guessing how the animal sees, and the film never confirms his theory.
- DumbScenesStaff7 months ago
Grant is only guessing how the animal sees, and the film never confirms his theory.
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