In an interview with Fox 32, Jeff Goldblum has revealed that his suggestion led to one of the films most beloved Malcolm moments.

Goldblum revealed that in that iconic, terrifying T-Rex attack scene where Lex and Tim are stuck under a Jeep; Malcolm was initially supposed to run away just like the films cowardly lawyer. Instead Goldblum suggested that his character do something “brave and heroic” and sparked both a road flare to divert the T-Rex’s attention away from the children and a flare in our hearts. Take a look at the scene below:

The Dendy in Newtown are holding a special screening to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie tomorrow night. Check it out here!

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