From Collider · Lloyd Farley · · 1m 10s
Jurassic Park's Best Line
Dr. Ian Malcolm's 19-word quote predicts every Jurassic Park film's ethical dilemma.
In brief
Dr. Ian Malcolm's 19-word quote predicts every Jurassic Park film's ethical dilemma. Dr. Ian Malcolm's quote on genetic engineering ethics foreshadows all Jurassic Park films. Originally reported by Collider.
Jurassic Park's most quotable character
Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, is Jurassic Park's most quotable character.
The iconic quote
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should”
Why the quote matters
The quote elevates the film beyond summer blockbuster trappings with ethical science questions.
The quote's real-world relevance
The quote mirrors real-world ethical dilemmas like the atomic bomb and ddt use.
How the quote foreshadows films
The quote predicts each film's ethical conflict from The Lost World to Fallen Kingdom.
Jurassic Park's box office
The franchise has a combined box office of around $7 billion.
The franchise's ethical dilemma
Should filmmakers make another Jurassic Park movie despite the ethical risks?
The quote's meta meaning
The franchise's box office success proves the quote's ethical dilemma remains unresolved.
The quote's lasting impact
Dr. Ian Malcolm's quote continues to define the franchise's ethical narrative.
What to remember
Dr. Ian Malcolm's quote on genetic engineering ethics foreshadows all Jurassic Park films.
