(Credits: Universal Pictures)

Let’s be honest, don’t you love those weekends that take you back in time? The weekends that weren’t a workweek or classwork escape, but a reason to bring you closer to your near and dear ones? With Netflix pulling in classics that refuse to get lost in the wave of cinematic rookies, Best of Netflix has just the movie pick that would get you all nostalgic and craving for more this Sunday: Jurassic Park.

Netflix just added Jurassic Park to its US library on August 1st. And they did it with a motivation in mind: to bring something for everyone in a single package. It’s important to make sure the movie is the right one as we approach the anxieties of the looming workweek, as the start of the workweek kicks in from the morning breakfast.

While Netflix has a knack for spoiling viewers with choice, if you’re on the lookout for a title that’s no brain drain and equally entertaining and immersive, press play on Jurassic Park. The film has been a highlight of a large chunk of childhood, but revisiting it reminds you again of the true magic of cinema. For those who are yet to step into the world of Jurassic Park, well, you’re missing out on gold that’s for sure.

Whether you watch the movie solo, with friends, or with family, the charm remains intact. From the thrills of survival to the rules of science, Jurassic Park ensures to convey that it also has a bit of heart. The 1993 sci-fi action film shows a masterclass in pacing, allowing you just enough time to breathe before making you spill your drink.

Based on Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel, Jurassic Park is that perfect Hollywood springboard that could end up satisfying your Saturday as a standalone or as a continuation, in case you want to relive the magic with follow-up instalments. The Steven Spielberg-directed film takes place on the fictional island of Isla Nublar near the lush coast of Costa Rica, where a team of genetic scientists led by John Hammond brings back the ancient giants of the bygone era: the dinosaurs.

But when industrial sabotage cuts off the power supply in the wildlife park, a group of visitors go on a nightmare-esque journey of survival, hoping they don’t end up extinct. With Jurassic Park, you’ll relive the thrill of discovery, the suspense of uncertain adventures, and the perilous consequences of a dream realised.

While Jurassic Park ought to leave you in awe, it’s not exactly that complicated that you’ve to be on high alert at all times, lest you miss something. That means, yes, you’re allowed a popcorn refill and perhaps even a snack break. So, if you’re still on Google, searching “What to watch this Saturday,” Netflix has answered prayers with an epic adventure ring that will transport you to the 1990s.