32 Years Later, This Is Still the Most Confusing Part of Jurassic Park

It’s undeniable that “Jurassic Park” left an indelible mark on us, and we adored nearly every movie sequel. Yet, if not for the selfish actions of Denis Nedry, this beloved franchise might never have come to life. Wayne Knight played a character who was both greedy and disgruntled, agreeing to commit corporate espionage and sabotage for a substantial amount of money. Had he not triggered several critical systems failure at “Jurassic Park”, another disaster would likely have occurred given the series’ history of mishaps. But that’s a separate discussion. Nedry’s scheme was intricate, involving a meticulously planned route and a precise schedule. Given its complexity, it’s no surprise that things went awry, leading to his death and the ensuing chaos.

From the get-go, it was evident that Nedry was a questionable character. He struggled financially, and although it’s intriguing to discuss if companies like InGen should pay programmers better, we’ll postpone that discussion for later. Instead, his suspicious behavior led him to conspire against his own company, which, while expected by Biosyn Corporation, was still puzzling as to how they thought their plan would succeed.

Initially, Nedry’s scheme was bound for disaster. Although he might have believed his strategy was meticulously designed, it lacked room for adaptability in case of unforeseen events or twists. While Dennis’ crash (which led to his demise) could be singled out as the moment when things started going awry for Nedry, the truth is that his plan had been faltering well before that point.

The Questionable Foundation of Dennis Nedry’s Plan

From the very start, it’s evident that Nedry was not the ideal candidate for this project. Instead of maintaining secrecy, he exuberantly approaches Dodgson (Cameron Thor) in a place where discretion should have been paramount. However, his eagerness to grab the money overshadows any concern for something as trivial as confidentiality. Fortunately for them, no other colleague was nearby eavesdropping, but this time Nedry’s overconfidence prevailed.

During this secret gathering with Dodgson, Nedry obtains the well-known Barbasol can that serves as a cleverly hidden transport for dinosaur embryos. The plan was for him to resume his routine, tamper with the security systems, fill the container, and ensure it leaves the island. Seems simple enough, doesn’t it? But it wasn’t.

Nedry was told to grab a dinosaur embryo sample from Jurassic Park for each species, place them in a Barbasol can, and reach the dock before the ship departs. The movie doesn’t explicitly say this, but it seems likely that Nedry was supposed to give the Barbasol can to another Biosyn employee at the dock. This would have allowed him to return to work as if nothing happened. However, a little trick in his code and his overly obvious actions made sure that plan wouldn’t succeed.

Nedry’s Mistakes Along the Way

The tempest swiftly scattered well-prepared plans and code, causing a significant predicament. In his haste to bypass security checks, Nedry committed numerous errors, not only leading to the crash but also raising suspicions. Dressed in a vibrant raincoat and driving a corporate vehicle, he aimed to blend in, hoping it would confuse anyone following him. If anyone had guessed his intentions, it would have been simpler to trace him.

Starting from there, Nedry committed a string of errors. He deactivated electric barriers, hurried along the access routes, and eventually found himself utterly disoriented. Slamming into the sign marked the final blow, leaving him clueless about his direction. His intended destination was the East Docks, but his demise at the hands of a Dilophosaurus suggests one of two possibilities: either Dennis veered more North than planned, or he spent excessive time getting lost, giving the predator ample opportunity to leave its enclosure and hunt for dinner.

What Nedry’s Rogue Program Did

It’s crucial to keep in mind that despite Dennis Nedry’s arrogant and self-centered nature, he was indeed a remarkable programmer. His skills were indispensable to Hammond; it was through him that many systems essential for Jurassic Park‘s potential success were developed. Consequently, he was also adept at bypassing or compromising those very systems. He constructed a highly potent backdoor within the system, making the only feasible method to disable it a full system reboot, a pivotal element in the film’s plot. This action, too, was a brilliant tactic since rebooting would erase data from the system, thereby obliterating Nedry’s footprints. In essence, he placed them in an unenviable predicament: either resurrect the park or preserve the evidence.

In the book, Nedry didn’t include a taunting code snippet, thus leaving room for his own return; but in the movie, Nedry destroyed any chances of coming back by his actions as he left. Even if he hadn’t perished, he wouldn’t have been allowed on the property again. Upon closer examination, there are numerous flaws in Nedry’s strategy. There were countless ways it could have failed, and that was before taking into account the unpredictable factor of the storm. He would have been wise to wait for a better moment to act.

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2025-06-29 03:41