Leonard Maltin was critical of what he considered a largely forgettable film, saying its only notoriety will be as "1993's 'other' dinosaur movie". John Petrakis of Chicago Tribune described the film as "convoluted, obtuse and eventually nonsensical" and undermined by its creature models.
Leonard Maltin was critical of what he considered a forgettable film, stating that it would be remembered only for being "1993's 'other' dinosaur movie". John Petrakis of Chicago Tribune described the film as "intricate, obscure and ultimately nonsensical", criticizing its creature models.