ok a lot of folk complain about this film . it be a great storyline with great sfx for the time . it like compare a 08 cadillac xlr with a 59 coupe deville . ya see back in the day . movie rely on good acting . instead of mind candy sfx . this be a good buy and a joy to watch . i saw this movie a a kid at the whalom drive in leominster massachusetts . i remember it vividly . dinosaur and wicked cool sea beast make a kid imagination come alive . a classic take of betrayal and good guy beat bad guy and win girl . anyone who complain about this would be the same person complain about the guy in the rubber godzilla suit . it about the story and the acting . 1978 guy . star war come out about the same time ya know .