Crichton noted that because the book was "fairly long" his script had about 10 to 20 percent of the novel's content; scenes were dropped for budgetary and practical reasons, and the violence was toned down.
Crichton a menționat că, deoarece cartea sa era "destul de lungă", scenariul său nu avea decât 10-20% din conținutul acesteia, mai multe momente fiind scoase din cauza bugetului și unor motive practice.