3 Jurassic Park Plot Holes That Still Drive Us Crazy

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The initial Jurassic Park movie made its debut in 1993, and it’s fair to say that these films have held fans spellbound for numerous years since then. The film industry has expanded the franchise over time, with four Jurassic World movies joining the three original Jurassic Park films. However, this count doesn’t include the various games or the original novels by Michael Crichton. Looking from any angle, it’s evident that fans will continue to anticipate more content from the Jurassic Park series. Yet, there are certain plot inconsistencies that have been driving us crazy since day one, and we don’t expect these mysteries to be resolved anytime soon.

The initial movie titled “Jurassic Park” was inspired by Michael Crichton’s book of the same name. Notably, “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” and parts of “Jurassic Park III” were also influenced by the novels. However, “Jurassic Park III” was unique in that it wasn’t directly based on the books, marking a departure from the series’ roots. This change is noticeable because it was the first film not directed by Steven Spielberg. The “Jurassic World” films, on the other hand, aren’t based on the books but pay homage to the original stories, making them enjoyable despite their deviation from the source material.

Many aspects can be discussed concerning the inconsistencies in the Jurassic Park series, since we deeply enjoy these films, but there are certain details that seem to have been overlooked. This is not surprising given that adaptations rarely follow their source material exactly. In any case, here are three points that stand out as particularly bothersome.

1) Jurassic Park – How the T-Rex (Stealthily) Got Into the Building

In simpler terms, who wouldn’t remember the thrilling ending of “Jurassic Park,” where the T-Rex unexpectedly intervened just in time, rescuing the humans from the Velociraptors? Although it was a memorable scene, it does leave one questioning its logicality.

It’s quite curious how the T-Rex managed to reach the visitor center. It seems likely that it somehow got past all the barriers, though Dennis might have played a part in this. Afterward, the T-Rex would have needed to find its way to the visitor center at the right moment to find some food.

Another issue arises with the film, as it frequently emphasized to viewers the thunderous sound of a T-Rex’s stomp, even causing nearby glasses or cups to tremble as a warning. However, it remains puzzling how the T-Rex could approach so closely without anyone noticing such a commotion, given the humans were presumably occupied. It seems rather improbable that the Raptors, being sensitive to noise, would have disregarded such a significant amount of noise.

Lastly, a curious question arises: How on earth did the T-Rex manage to get inside the building? While there’s a breach in the back wall suggested as the entrance, it’s rather modest compared to the size of this colossal T-Rex.

2) The Lost World: Jurassic Park – So Many Questions About the T-Rex on the Boat

In the concluding part of “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”, it seems as though an entirely new film unfolds, transitioning the narrative from Isla Sorna to San Diego. The story takes an intriguing turn when InGen cleverly crates and drugs a T-Rex, transporting it on a cargo ship. From this point forward, events spiral into chaos, yet there are several plot twists that we simply can’t overlook.

Could it be that the cargo ship, notoriously collides with the harbor, leaving all crew members deceased and presumably consumed, encloses a surviving T-Rex within its deteriorating hold? The escape of this dinosaur is suggested by the chilling breakout incident, leading one to wonder if perhaps the last remaining crew member sacrificed themselves in an attempt to recapture the T-Rex and seal it back inside the cargo hold? While possible, such a scenario seems rather implausible, especially as an underdeveloped aspect of the story.

As a devoted enthusiast, I’d like to clarify a point often misunderstood – while the baby T-Rex wasn’t aboard the cargo ship, it didn’t partake in the rampage that ensued. Despite its potential strength even in an injured condition, we mustn’t attribute those tragic events to the baby T-Rex.

3) Jurassic World – Why Didn’t They Check the Tracker First?

Jurassic World refreshed a beloved story for us, but it also introduced the puzzling Indominus Rex, which continues to perplex fans today. The idea behind creating more impressive attractions feels strange and unclear, as it seems unlikely that people would grow tired of real-life dinosaurs so quickly. Instead, one might expect the public to demand new and unique dinosaur species to be brought back, rather than invented.

Later, there arise queries regarding the genetics of the Indominus Rex, specifically its genes derived from cuttlefish (for invisibility), tree frogs, Velociraptor, Carnotaurus, Deinosuchus, and several others. This DNA mix seems highly questionable, potentially hazardous regardless of the original purpose.

At the heart of Jurassic World, there’s a plot oversight that could have completely changed the storyline. It’s hard to fathom why such an extensive and meticulously managed operation wouldn’t promptly trace the Indominus Rex’s location when they suspected she had escaped. As soon as they had concerns, they should have started tracking her movements. This would have immediately revealed that she was still within her enclosure, thereby keeping humans securely on the outside and averting the catastrophic breakout.

What Jurassic Park plot holes drive you up the wall?

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2025-08-30 22:43