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amheretojudgeJun 22, 2018

a reign that sinks so deep that it never lifts up..

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom The camera work is horrifyingly witty and is more appalling than the creatures, sound effects and the tense energy that is created in here and the credita reign that sinks so deep that it never lifts up..

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

The camera work is horrifyingly witty and is more appalling than the creatures, sound effects and the tense energy that is created in here and the credit goes to the director whose passion and keen sense of knowledge towards the horror genre that helps hold the audience to their seats through its overlong 2 hours of runtime. The writing is similar to its previous instalment, that is cheesy, sloppy and a bit chalky around the edges, addition to that the urge to create a dramatic or action sequence that is captured from a textbook cinematic formula, makes the whole process redundant especially when the audience sweats through it. One would assume that the format of the structure and the mind-numbing chase sequences would be distracted by the bigger picture and a smarter approach that would redefine the franchise; one is wrong. The upgrade or updated version of the sequel according to the makers in here, is to go big, loud and pure mayhem on as much as large scale possible and not develop the characters and sensibility that gives the gravitas to it. J.A. Bayona; the director, comes as a bit of a shock and disappointing considering the expectation he brought with him, he seems distracted and unsettled on the final vision. The technical aspects such as visual effects are appreciative along with d.o.p. but the editing could have been a lot better. Chris Pratt on hand-to-hand combat is believable and more convincing this time but there's nothing more than that and so is on Bryce Dallas Howard; despite of being such an acclaimed actress. Having said that, the primary reason would be the range and space given to the actors is lesser than usual which can be difficult to pull off. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a reign that sinks so deep that it never lifts up despite of its twists and turns, which is caused in here by uneven pacing and sloppy writing.… Expand

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Minh18121999Jun 22, 2018

Pros:Did slightly better than the first Jurassic World,The first half was really good,it had better direction.
Cons:Still being a mediocre film at best,the first 30-40 minutes of this movie was really solid,it was tbh quite good and then thePros:Did slightly better than the first Jurassic World,The first half was really good,it had better direction.
Cons:Still being a mediocre film at best,the first 30-40 minutes of this movie was really solid,it was tbh quite good and then the film stopped,and was leading up to ...NOTHING.It was like the first half and second half of this movie felt like two completely different movies.Moreover,there was no character development in this film,there was one character which was supposed to be comic relief,but it is NOT Funny at all and so frustrating,this guy unfortunately showed up a lot,which killed all the tensions and the suspense of the film,he was essentially Jar Jar of this film.There are some exciting scenes but make no sense,the entire last half makes no sense.If this film was meant to be"Turn off your brain" kind of film,why did they need to make so many exposition scenes and subplots?.The Ending was facepalm
Overall,this film was a bloated mess,there is nothing to really show here,bc the trailer showed basically 90% of this film.
Tbh I like Jurassic World more than this,eventhough I didnt like that movie,but at least it was more coherent,it knew where it was going.But this film,beside a more superior direction,it felt like "we really need to make Jurassic World 3"… Expand

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TastytreatJun 22, 2018

I think this movie is a joke, trying to impress but i'm not impressed, except by the cgi. Not much better than the first Jurassic World

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MaxsonJun 24, 2018

I went in with low expectations, and still came out disappointed. The movie is very mediocre. I was pretty bored throughout the movie, because I didn't feel any excitement and suspense from it. You have some really dumb characters makingI went in with low expectations, and still came out disappointed. The movie is very mediocre. I was pretty bored throughout the movie, because I didn't feel any excitement and suspense from it. You have some really dumb characters making stupid decisions in this boring movie. Nothing really memorable with the soundtrack as well...Visually the movie looks pretty good, but it's not enough to give it a passing score.… Expand

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akenaton1984Jun 23, 2018

Más de lo mismo. Buena para un momento hilarante si tu interés es burlarte de sus despropósitos.

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kman5473Jun 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie suffers from the same symptoms all Universal Picture franchises suffer from: the focus turns not to creating a story that anyone will ever actually care about or relate to, but instead to try to crush as much action and epic SVFX shots into 2 hours as possible. It's honestly just disappointing, because for a movie that has made as much $$ as Jurassic World has, I really just wish the direction would have been focused on actually making the plot enjoyable and make sense. Everything that happens on the island was pretty great, but I wish the film would have only taken place on the island. I would have rather the volcanic eruption + dinosaur stampede + escape off the island would have been the act 3 climax. Instead, it happens within 10 minutes of being on the island. And, our third act climax is a stupid monster that's not really a monster, that honestly is not as scary or epic as a volcano. The acting, as always, was decent considering the material the actors were forced to work with. Then, to add, the film ends depicting a cloned human that releases dinosaurs into the public as, "a hero." She's not though; this scene and action is so morally corrupt it's hilarious that the filmmakers are trying so hard to say she's a hero. Or that anyone should consider the dinosaurs to be, "animals." Only person who has it right is Jeff Goldblum, who--right from the start--knew the best thing for everyone would just be to let the volcano kill all the dinosaurs. Nope! This is a corporate franchise money cow! So we HAVE to let the dinosaurs live on, because more movies! It's like watching someone continuously shoot themselves in the foot, and then try to get people to understand and continue to let them shoot themselves in the foot while also trying to get those people to feel bad for the bullets they're using. It doesn't make any sense!

It's a hardcore money-grab film only. It sucks, in other words.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJun 25, 2018

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is worthy of it's name, as all it does is fall incredibly short in comparison to the mighty dinosaur kingdom created by Spielberg. What was once a series built on the backdrop of powerful and intelligent themesJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is worthy of it's name, as all it does is fall incredibly short in comparison to the mighty dinosaur kingdom created by Spielberg. What was once a series built on the backdrop of powerful and intelligent themes and ideas, Jurassic Park is now nothing more than a 2 hour long complaint over animal rights. While its forced agenda is bad enough, every plot point and character decision is as predictable as it comes, not to mention the introduction of a few of the most annoying characters to be displayed on screen. While the effects, action sequences and sound design are worthy of the series' name, the true essence of what made Jurassic Park such a powerful piece of pop-culture is truly missing in this film.… Expand

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herms3Jun 27, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First half of the movie is fun & entertaining even though you know they get off the island. The disappointment comes in the second half. Everything that was important to the story line seemed rushed. For example, how do you gloss over the fact that girl is a clone. Also, pterodactyls in Vegas? If you really like dinosaurs, go see it. If you're expecting more substance, I would wait a little while.… Expand

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FlexedacornJun 25, 2018

From a person who grew up loving Dinosaurs and seeing all the Jurassic park movies, this movie felt average to me. Maybe it is because it is the 6th installment, but it just felt lackluster and missing some of the magic of the other films.From a person who grew up loving Dinosaurs and seeing all the Jurassic park movies, this movie felt average to me. Maybe it is because it is the 6th installment, but it just felt lackluster and missing some of the magic of the other films. I thought the movie was enjoyable, but a forgettable installment. What worked very well in the original Jurassic park film was the feeling of helplessness that the human’s characters had compared to the dinosaurs. There was an overwhelming sense of dread when being hunted by the carnivores. This movie did try to capture some of those tense moments, and some scenes did pay off. The true issue is that the constant tonal shifts between action and thriller made diminished those scenes that were meant to be scary. Overall if you are a fan of the films then it might benefit you to see it in theater with the big screen format and nice surround sound audio. Personally if you are on the fence, I would wait until home video to rent.… Expand

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chidimeAug 4, 2018

Not a good movie at all. Ok at best. Definitely worse than Jurassic World. The storyline is also a bit bland and unexciting. Overall, a movie that seemed to show promise, but will disappoint.

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MattBrady99Jun 24, 2018

“These creatures were here before us. And if we're not careful... they're going to be here after. Life cannot be contained. Life breaks free. Life... finds a way. Welcome... to Jurassic World.”

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom takes place“These creatures were here before us. And if we're not careful... they're going to be here after. Life cannot be contained. Life breaks free. Life... finds a way. Welcome... to Jurassic World.”

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom takes place three years after the events of the first movie. The left remaining dinosaurs are left on the island as a volcano erupts. As the advertisements put it, “The park is gone”. All of this only raises one question: Why would you put a family theme park next to an active volcano with dinosaurs?

Anywhere...

After the monster success of “Jurassic World” a sequel was certain to happen and will find new ways to bring these extinct animals back onto the big screens. While I enjoyed the first movie a lot, but nowhere near as good compared to Jurassic Park. Had its moments overall, just not Spielberg level good.

We have a new director J.A. Bayona, with Colin Trevorrow only writing this time. Bayona is best known for horror and supernatural tragics, so I was interested for what he will bring to this new franchise. He dose bring a lot those elements into scenes where tension actually worked this time around. You can see the influence to older movies like “Nosferatu” and the golden age of monster movies into play. I must admit, the cinematography is visually stunning and makes the dinosaurs look terrifying. Unfortunately, all of this gets watered down by a terrible script, convenient situations, and the final result is Hollywood fluff.

The visual effects, (for the most part) looked really good and never takes you out of the movie when interacting around non-digital setting/people. I noticed some animatronics dinosaurs, but can easily get overshadowed by the heavy CGI. When I said “for the most part”, there are some shots were it looked a bit noticeable. Other than that, the visual effects are the strongest element to the film.

Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard ain't brilliant in terms of acting, but at least have great chemistry. If look at any interviews or press event, the two get along so well it easily shows on screen. The biggest change in terms of character is Bryce Dallas Howard, who’s not as idiotic like the first. While both characters aren't great, as some questionable decisions are made, although slightly better compared to the first. Although their motivations for saving the dinosaurs only makes you agree with Ian Malcolm (Goldblum) even more.

The film introduces new characters played by Justice Smith and Daniella Pineda, who tag along with are main characters. One of them can access and hack into anything, but he’s a afraid of pretty much everything - the drop of a penny can startle him, probably thinks it’s a T.Rex. Also his screaming can go right through you. The other takes care of Blue after being badly injured and that’s really it. Both of them didn't do much for me. Half way through the movie you forgot about them, because they literally disappear from the film and later come back in the third act.

The movie is, at the very least, self aware of itself. Evidently by Chris Pratt’s character before agreeing to go on a mission ironically states “What could go wrong” when things go wrong. Giving small winks to the audiences when the obvious is gonna happen. With the endless amount of stupid decisions on top of more stupid decisions to push the plot along - Which I guess if every character had a brain, this movie wouldn't exist, then again it wouldn't be a great loss.

Speaking of idiots, let's talk about the villains. I’m not gonna beat around the bush when I say this, but these are some of the most cartoonist villains I've seen in awhile. It’s pathetic how tedious they are. You wanna know they evil plan and goal? Guess, just guess:

Yep it’s money - Easily one of the worst.

If you’re looking forward for Jeff Goldblum’s return to the series and what role he will have on the story, just from the promotional material alone; well I got some bad news for you. He’s only in two scenes and the total screen time is one minute. All of it is courtroom debates. His character adds nothing to the film, just recycles dialogue from the previous films. What a waste of Goldblum.

Overall rating: While coming off as negative towards the film, it’s not bad or painfully to watch. I mean, it’s stupid fun. The ideas are present in ‘Fallen Kingdom’ for what it’s trying to set up or be, just needs a sharper execution. For those wondering about the third movie, don’t worry...

The studios will find a way.… Expand

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AproxxAug 11, 2018

Agree with the majority here. Mediocre, fine film. A bit boring there, a bit dumb here, fun overall and forgettable

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zakmatomJun 25, 2018

This movie is entertaining, but not great. The villains are generic, there's too many subplots to care about, some of the scenes drag on for a little too long, but I still found some enjoyment out of the dinosaurs as usual. I still stand byThis movie is entertaining, but not great. The villains are generic, there's too many subplots to care about, some of the scenes drag on for a little too long, but I still found some enjoyment out of the dinosaurs as usual. I still stand by the original 1993 Jurassic Park being the only good film in the franchise.… Expand

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UnReelReviewsJun 27, 2018

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom's biggest praise is that it rivals tension in its action scenes, almost as much as the first Jurassic Park. The visual effects and use of animatronics is handled really well making you feel more connected andJurassic World Fallen Kingdom's biggest praise is that it rivals tension in its action scenes, almost as much as the first Jurassic Park. The visual effects and use of animatronics is handled really well making you feel more connected and convinced that the dinosaurs seem real. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are good in the movie and it feels like their characters have more to do. However basically every supporting character sucks. Their even worse then they are in the first one. Many will leave this film feeling very unsatisfied because it feels like a part one to a two part film. Characters make some very dumb decisions making you lose any support for them. The villains follow the very simple go to villain goal and that's to make money so they can become powerful. Several strong elements in this movie, particularly the opening act feel rushed and we soon enter a very boring second act that doesn't offer us anything to grab attention to. The final act is fun and mildly entertaining, but it tries to take the movie into a different direction to set it up for a sequel in a very cliche way. There are some surprising twists but they feel like their forced in their just for the sake of it as they dont better benefit or intrigue the plot. This was a disappointing movie, its not bad but could have been a lot better.… Expand

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Francisco123Jun 24, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I definitely think that Jurassic World was a much better film than this. The first film was thrilling throughout with the Indominus Rex terrorizing from pretty much the beginning of the film. This film, however, does not do the same. The trailers make out the Indoraptor to be the most dangerous dinosaur on the planet, yet it appears in the film for about 5-10 minutes and only towards the end, where it fails to get one little girl and is defeated in a pretty underwhelming way by the velociraptor. Yep, it gets killed by Blue. You’d figure that would be the end of the movie, but nope, there was still another 10-15 minutes after that, with the dinosaur the being released out into the world by the humans. While it may seem touching that they let the most free, it was really a stupid choice as now they’ll wreak havoc. So having all of this after the whole indoraptor fiasco makes it very un memorable as you forget that it was even on screen. It’s a shame too. The first half of the film was terrific, with the people saving the dinosaurs as the volcano explodes behind them, and a very emotional dinosaur death scene that really get s to you. It makes you think the rest of the film will be the same, but that’s not the case. The second half is more or less a setup to the third film, rather than being it’s own original film. So yeah, I’m pretty disappointed in the film, but the first half atleast keeps me from giving the film a lower score.… Expand

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CasperWennekeJul 30, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i was in the movie theater watching this, and the movie was great and had a great cast. Chris Pratt was exceptionally fantastic in this movie. He should get a lot more praise in movies, looking at his role in this great movie, but there is always a downside. I't didn't make sense how the dinosaurs acted, they were too obedient and the scene where Blue would protect Chris Pratt's character didn't make a lot of sense to me. Most dinosaur's are supposed to the scary and hostile towards mostly everything, except vegetarian Dinosaurs. I would rate this movie an above average.… Expand

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CorreAug 11, 2018

I made an account just to review this film. Its bland. The story is weak. Nothing to be amazed about. As watching the film you can tell what will happen next. Its like a cliche. Sure the fight scenes were fun and action packed. But the storyI made an account just to review this film. Its bland. The story is weak. Nothing to be amazed about. As watching the film you can tell what will happen next. Its like a cliche. Sure the fight scenes were fun and action packed. But the story really is a let down. There was a surpisd that caught me. And what was really disappointing was that in the trailer it made it set that the dinosaurs where gonna attack the public. But those scenes in the trailer were only snippets. I hope there isn't a third installment that it just ends here please. The film was a so-so.… Expand

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JazzwazlerJan 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 5.9/10 ⚠️
Easily the most dissapointing 2018 film, although, it is a solid follow up to 2015, Jurassic World. Dumb, fun movie, yet again… The first half was completely outstanding! The opening scene was incredible! And there is a very emotional scene, especially for the fans. On the dock, when they look back and see the original brachiosaur, standing there, crying out in pain. I got really emotional but other than that, the opening and just the first half overall, not a great film.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Dec 31, 2022

A lot of action in this one. The movie kind of dragged along. Boring at times.

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geewahOct 6, 2022

Thoe only thing that saves this from being a complete bomb is it's CGI. A cynical, predictable mess.

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AV-Apr 28, 2022

my favorite dinosaur finally made it to the big screen. made me happy so therefore, 6/10

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PseudocriticDec 5, 2022

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom es una película palomitera que cumple con el objetivo de entretener, pero que queda manchada por la gran cantidad de errores que hay en su escritura, el Indoraptor como antagonista se siente desperdiciado y noJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom es una película palomitera que cumple con el objetivo de entretener, pero que queda manchada por la gran cantidad de errores que hay en su escritura, el Indoraptor como antagonista se siente desperdiciado y no llega a estar a la altura del Indominus Rex… Expand

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FarhanFirozJun 22, 2018

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom is a mediocre sequel with lackluster plot which goes nowhere with terrible pacing and bland characters. The movie is a well directed and visually stunning but apart from that the movie has nothing new to offerJurassic World Fallen Kingdom is a mediocre sequel with lackluster plot which goes nowhere with terrible pacing and bland characters. The movie is a well directed and visually stunning but apart from that the movie has nothing new to offer and the mixing of a disaster style and a horror claustrophobic style made things worse.… Expand

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tropicAcesJun 22, 2018

I loved JURASSIC WORLD but this was a major letdown. The direction is fine but script is awful, full of cringe attempt at humor and plot conviences. Just a waste of talent.

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bkristmanJun 22, 2018

They seem to always follow up a good entry in this franchise with a very ordinary one.Maybe they just thought they'd save money by re-using all the props and dino footage and cut down the cast to save money.
The plot is really weak as mostThey seem to always follow up a good entry in this franchise with a very ordinary one.Maybe they just thought they'd save money by re-using all the props and dino footage and cut down the cast to save money.
The plot is really weak as most doesn't make any sense at all.
The concept of using dinos as army weapons is ridiculous as they are really expensive and can be killed and tranq'ed without a lot of effort. Why Bryce's character all of a sudden is all weepy over them is a mystery as well to me. In the first film she thought they were just zoo animals.
Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard look like they're just slumming to get a paycheck with Howard looking strangely different from the first film but wearing exactly the same clothes. The villains are just bean counters except for the guy who played the baddie in Silence of the Lambs who is pretty amusing but none are very scary. The scooby doo gang girl and boy they took along to the island were lame.The boy especially was grating .
The ending sets up any number of possibilities for the future episodes although i can't see Pratt and Howard being in it.
Special effects were ok same as usual .The 3d was a waste of time as it was not noticeable .
I give this a 6 because i love monster films in any version.… Expand

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UwrongMeRightJun 22, 2018

This gets a 6 from me purely because I like dinosaur movies. I'm a child. Leave me alone. As for the plot, look out for all those holes!! It's never explained why Claire went from viewing dinosaurs as things to becoming an activist for theirThis gets a 6 from me purely because I like dinosaur movies. I'm a child. Leave me alone. As for the plot, look out for all those holes!! It's never explained why Claire went from viewing dinosaurs as things to becoming an activist for their protection. You would think she would end up hating them after she barely survived them getting loose in the first one. What was that weird moment between the little girl and Blue at the end? Who else kept calling that one villain "Buffalo Bill" in their heads?… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJul 2, 2018

Pretty much your standard big blockbuster film. It's the same relatively safe mix of humor, action, spectacle, and some cashing in on our nostalgia that's been popularized by modern superhero flicks. Unlike it's peers however, Fallen KingdomPretty much your standard big blockbuster film. It's the same relatively safe mix of humor, action, spectacle, and some cashing in on our nostalgia that's been popularized by modern superhero flicks. Unlike it's peers however, Fallen Kingdom lacks the lovable characters that make us sit on the edge of our seats during the bigger set pieces even though we know they aren't actually in any real danger. Pratt and Howard return in the lead roles and they are just as bland as ever. Justice Smith is nothing more than comic relief as all he's given to do is freak out and scream anytime something happens. Daniella Pineda is barely in the movie at all.

The dinosaurs are the real stars. Not only is the velociraptor "Blue" better written than any of her human counterparts, but I was surprised to find that these prehistoric beasts are also capable of invoking an actual emotional response from the audience. I'm not lying when I say that there's a scene involving a Brachiosaurus at the end of the movie's explosive first act that almost killed me. Initially I supported the idea of leaving them on the island to die as they are dangerous animals that already went extinct once. Something changed in me upon actually seeing it happen. The movie could have used this to say something incredibly poignant, but just doesn't. Although I'm fairly certain it thinks it does.

Director J.A. Bayona got his start with the well-received, Guillermo del Toro produced "The Orphanage" and that influence can definitely be felt here. There are times where he shot this like a straight up horror film. Particularly whenever the new hybrid dino is onscreen. It's probably my favorite aspect of the movie. I want to make it very clear that none of Fallen Kingdom's issues have anything to do with Bayona's directing. They all stem from Trevorrow and Connolly's script. The duo were able to come up with plenty of exciting scenarios. They just weren't able to fill them with interesting people.

I absolutely love the way the movie ended. It sets the sequel up to go in an incredible new direction and I really hope they just go full dinosaur apocalypse on us. No matter what they choose to do though these characters will need to be reworked. They were able to get away with the underdevelopment of the protagonists last time thanks to the sheer excitement of the series being revived, but Fallen Kingdom has really suffered because of it. This is still a fun time at the theater, but it's also the Jurassic film with the least amount of substance thus far.… Expand

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JokohamaJul 1, 2018

Sloppy. Not as entertaining as the 2015 one. The dinosaurs in this one are almost harmless.

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Rebecca31Jun 22, 2018

Who knew there would be a Jurassic Park/World movie that would sink lower than The Lost World. Jurassic Park or World or whatever we’re supposed to be calling it now is a franchise that has long since run out of ideas, overstayed its welcomeWho knew there would be a Jurassic Park/World movie that would sink lower than The Lost World. Jurassic Park or World or whatever we’re supposed to be calling it now is a franchise that has long since run out of ideas, overstayed its welcome and needs to stop. Follows the formula of the original Jurassic Park trilogy where the second movie sees the need to move the dinosaurs off the Island and to a much more populated area. Jurassic World was pretty much the first movie remade but with the new feature of the Indominus Rex. A genetically modified dinosaur that was better than all the other dinosaurs, the ultimate predator etc. This ridiculous addition showed that they had run out of ideas but most of us didn’t care. It was packed full of nostalgia, and was enjoyable in the moment. Unfortunately it made so much darn money they just had to make a follow-up, but not just a follow up, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is just the second movie in a possible new trilogy. So whether you like it or not we’re getting even more dinosaurs, ooh goody I can’t wait to see what scary dinosaur they manage to cook up in that lab, again.

Four years since the park was destroyed and now the dinosaurs are at risk of another extinction because that really expensive park was built on an Island that now has an active volcano and raises the ethical dilemma of whether these creatures should be saved at all. Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) are back on an expedition to rescue the dinosaurs. But they’re also competing with all those military guys who see the potential for using dinosaurs as weapons. This was hinted at in the first Jurassic World and is very much the tone of this film so get ready to be bored as more shots of DNA vials in briefcases and new genetically modified dinosaurs getting out of their enclosures happens again and again. We’ve seen this all before only now it just seems cheap. The attempts at humour was cringeworthy, the story so predictable if you’ve seen the trailer then you’ve seen the film. Despite the promising opening scene it all went downhill from there and just kept falling. I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece by any means but I really wanted this to be so much better. There’s no wow factor, no scene that will have you on the edge of your seat. It’s disheartening to see such a bad Jurassic World movie, please make it stop before it gets any worse. I wouldn’t recommend this to a die-hard Jurassic Park fan because it barely resembles it anymore but if you’re in desperate need of a mindless popcorn flick then lower the expectations and have fun.… Expand

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Gamed2longJun 30, 2018

Maybe I'm old and jaded, but I thought this film was pretty stupid. I mean I saw the reviews and knew it was more popcorn flick then masterpiece (like the first Jurassic Park, and about half of the second one was). My biggest complaint is theMaybe I'm old and jaded, but I thought this film was pretty stupid. I mean I saw the reviews and knew it was more popcorn flick then masterpiece (like the first Jurassic Park, and about half of the second one was). My biggest complaint is the dinosaurs. I really liked when the carnivores got the horror movie villian treatment with the lighting. I didn't like how they acted like horror movie villians the rest of the time. They're supposed to be acting like animals. I can't think of a single animal that stops for a snack when it is running for its life. They way most of the animals acted screamed "plot convenience" rather than "this is how any creature wih some sense of self preservation would act." Everything all the humans did in the film was catastrophically stupid and illogical. The only exception is the little girl, well except for that one scene where she attempted to hide from the dangerous predator in her bed. Until that point, she was pretty good. Most of the film I found to be a poorly thought out mess. The CG looked good at least. Fun bonus fact. If a human gets hit with a dart meant to take down something rhino sized and up, the next step should be getting stabbed with a needle of the antidote, before they OD and die. Not in this film though. Magic knockout darts for all!… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJul 7, 2018

There are aspects of this film to really admire, but the second half and finally the ending sink this ship. I like the first Jurassic World and I like director J.A. Bayona who directed my favorite film of 2016 (A Monster Calls), andThere are aspects of this film to really admire, but the second half and finally the ending sink this ship. I like the first Jurassic World and I like director J.A. Bayona who directed my favorite film of 2016 (A Monster Calls), and throughout parts of this film you can see his visual flare and talent shine. The problem comes from an absurd script and a pay off that will leave you dumb founded. Overall sadly this is more bad than good and that ending is a mess, a middle 4. C-… Expand

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TVJerryJul 4, 2018

The plot (as predictable as it is) really isn't important. When a massive volcano erupts, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard set out to save the dinosaurs from extinction…again. Of course, nefarious forces are out to make a profit. ThisThe plot (as predictable as it is) really isn't important. When a massive volcano erupts, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard set out to save the dinosaurs from extinction…again. Of course, nefarious forces are out to make a profit. This follows the typical formula: almost non-stop action with people in peril, rescues from unrealistic situations, a child in danger and Pratt's comic charm. There's plenty of outrunning trouble and plenty of PG-13 rated violence. Nothing new here, but the dizzying chases and ample dinos keep it from ever being boring (even though you may roll your eyes at some of the over the top moments).… Expand

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David_HJul 2, 2018

Don't get me wrong, I do like Chris Pratt and I admit Bryce Howard is a cute girl and a seemingly talented actress. However I'd have to say if you saw the last in the Jurassic series... you've pretty much seen this one already. At leastDon't get me wrong, I do like Chris Pratt and I admit Bryce Howard is a cute girl and a seemingly talented actress. However I'd have to say if you saw the last in the Jurassic series... you've pretty much seen this one already. At least you've seen the effects, the frantic chase scenes, a young child thrown into the mix, and the inexplicable habit of the large carnivorous dinos when they see a camera to turn to their best side and let out a moaning roar for the audience. This series has truly run its course, I knew it was below average when I had pretty much forgot all about it by the next day...… Expand

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MrMovieBuffJul 5, 2018

'Jurassic World' (2015) was a movie I mildly enjoyed just for the thrills and the action, despite its bland main characters, a villain who was a cartoon character, and the many dumb moments that occurred, for the most part, I was willing to'Jurassic World' (2015) was a movie I mildly enjoyed just for the thrills and the action, despite its bland main characters, a villain who was a cartoon character, and the many dumb moments that occurred, for the most part, I was willing to forgive it because at least it was fun. 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' on the other hand, isn't just dumb, it's actually poorly written, unevenly paced, uses visual nostalgia nods that feel forced rather than organic, and our two main characters, for some reason, don't feel the same as they did from the previous movie. Not that it matters too much since they are bland, which pains me to say that, since they are played by usually talented actors. We see Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) is given a task by Eli Mills (Rafe Spall) to head back to Isla Nublar (where the Jurassic World incident occurred three years previously) to retrieve some of the creatures, as he promises her that they will put them in a new home island where they can be safe. They also suggest that she recruits Owen (Chris Pratt) as he raised and trained Blue, the one raptor who always followed his command as we saw in the previous movie. As they arrive on the island, they encounter many dangerous and near-death experiences to which they all manage to escape. However, if you know anything - or too much - about volcanic eruptions, and the consequences it follows, you will be questioning if the filmmakers have done their research. The entire second-half of the movie is where the film really drags itself to the ground. Without giving away too much, let's just say that the villain does reveal themselves, they host an auction of sorts to sell different creatures to the military, and there is another plot twist revolving a supporting character that is so incredibly far-fetched and stupid, I cannot even begin to tell you without spoiling it. You can have fun with this film, but I think it's very clear that 'Jurassic Park' (1993) should not have been a franchise to begin with. John Hammond (who was played by Richard Attenborough) wanted to test out the park before it opened, too many people were harmed and killed in the process, so he decided to close the door on his dreams. Why they opened Jurassic World around 20 years later, I don't know. There is pretty much no more reasons for these sequels to carry on. 'Jurassic World' (2015) would warrant its existence if it was a reboot.… Expand

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darkbloodshed13Jun 26, 2018

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the 5th Jurassic Park movie and the second in the Jurassic World line. The film is directed by J.A. Bayona best known for his work on A Monster Calls. This film is about the main characters from the firstJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the 5th Jurassic Park movie and the second in the Jurassic World line. The film is directed by J.A. Bayona best known for his work on A Monster Calls. This film is about the main characters from the first Jurassic World trying to save the dinosaurs from going back into extinction, but an evil business man has other ideas for these massive lizards including a plan to create another man made dino, because that turned out so well the first time. I thought the first Jurassic World was fun and enjoyable so I wasn't shocked when it was announced that there was going to be another one. This movie isn't as fun as the first but it's still an all round good film. The scenes on the island are well done, they're brightly lit and full of that wonder that we have come to expect from these Jurassic movies. The third act is suspenseful and action pact. The film unfortunately does have it's fair share problems. The first one being that it focuses a little too much on the morality of concepts that the story presents. This wouldn't be a problem if the was as serious as the problems it presents, but since the film is the latest in line of film that are all supposed to fun action adventures it just comes off as out of place. I mean you do have to glance at the moral questions your concept provides but you shouldn't be making them front and center for the majority of the film. Second the film as a twist in the third act that is unnecessary and barely ties in to the rest of the film. The third problem is that the big bad dino in this film isn't nearly terrifying as the one from first film, in the sense that first was designed to be the perfect killing machine one that could blend with an surroundings and out outwit most humans, but this one does none of those things which leads to a climax that feels lackluster at best. Making me fell like this film is a step back words from the first one. My final Problem is that it feels like no one learned anything from the last film. I mean why would think making another smart dino would be could idea after the first went berserk? Of course that's not to say that this film isn't bad by any meaning of the word. The characters in this film are all fantastic. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard both return with there characters from the last film and enjoyable as always, and the new side characters are both fun. Plus the scenes on the island are amazing. In conclusion If your liked the first film then you like this one, just don't expect it to be as good as the first one.… Expand

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NickSlyCooperJul 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom I felt did not have the best of story, in fact, I completely despised the beginning. Really, it is a meh movie. If you are Jurassic Park/World fan, I'd recommend, however, wouldn't really recommend. I really only had empathy for the Dinosaurs on the island as I felt pretty sad during that moment. SPOILER: IT'S WHEN THE ISLAND IS COVERED IN SMOKE… Expand

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GrantD243Jul 8, 2018

When the first details of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's story were published long before the film came out, it didn't exactly give me hope for the quality of the film. The concept of Jurassic Park/World is fantastic, for one movie. PastWhen the first details of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's story were published long before the film came out, it didn't exactly give me hope for the quality of the film. The concept of Jurassic Park/World is fantastic, for one movie. Past that, it gets a bit hairy and it has always seemed like that they weren't exactly sure how high quality the sequels would be, but they knew they wanted to make money. Fallen Kingdom falls into that same rut. The premise of the story isn't that bad: Owen and Claire agree to go back to the island to rescue some of the dinosaurs because the volcano on the island is about to erupt. But, inevitably, the film quickly disposes of this premise and moves on to a different storyline that I would call "Jurassic Mansion". I really couldn't believe that the rest of the movie took place in one location, a mansion. Sure, it's large and everything but...I wasn't a fan of this choice at all. Not to mention that the story really loses steam once they reach the mansion and falls into the common tendencies of previous Jurassic films. Lots of dinosaurs escaping, killing people, and almost killing main characters but somehow failing to do so. There is about eight metric tons of fan service in this film as well. It's basically projected to the audience to think "Hey, that reminds me of Jurassic Park! Hey, that reminds me of The Lost World!" during certain scenes because it's so damn similar. Typically with films like this I don't go in expecting a masterpiece, but I expect to have fun and be entertained. With Fallen Kingdom, I was entertained at times, and I had fun at times, but it was never consistent. The production and acting of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard (not the nerdy computer guy and the female doctor...I found them to be incredibly annoying and unnecessary in many of their scenes) is top notch, as expected, but ultimately Fallen Kingdom failed to reach even a satisfactory level of entertainment.… Expand

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EdenRJun 23, 2018

I hated Jurassic World (2015). It had a level of spite which made the film leave a terrible taste. But you know what -it was not boring.

Imagine a filmic task: here is a few hundred million, pick of actors and big CGI budget. Now make a filmI hated Jurassic World (2015). It had a level of spite which made the film leave a terrible taste. But you know what -it was not boring.

Imagine a filmic task: here is a few hundred million, pick of actors and big CGI budget. Now make a film about dinosaurs BUT make it boring. You would have thought that this was Sisyphean task, impossible even but then I give you Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Instead of one film, Bayonara has made four: Aliens, The Impossible, The Orphanage and Jurassic Park. Like a victim of the Alien Queen, the progeny has fed till the host is just a husk.

The acting is so average. There is no chemistry at all between Pratt and Howard and if I hadn't just seen Avengers, you would think Pratt had lost all his filmic charisma. The ensemble struggles along as best they can.

Oh yeah, by the way who builds a billion dollar tourist park on a volcano? Just saying....… Expand

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MallRat15Jul 16, 2018

Very disappointing after being a big fan of the first Jurassic world film this movie competently underwhelmed. Not many memorable scenes and honestly lots of boring scenes that just should have been kept out. The first hour or so of the movieVery disappointing after being a big fan of the first Jurassic world film this movie competently underwhelmed. Not many memorable scenes and honestly lots of boring scenes that just should have been kept out. The first hour or so of the movie was the best part where we got to see some cool scenes and effects, but after that nothing good really happens. They tried to put a few jump scares in there that were never really executed properly and never really scared its audience. Was expecting a lot more.… Expand

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LivingTribunalJul 4, 2018

Enjoyable movie with amazing ending. However, the story gets slower when they get out of the island.

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EpicLadySpongeJun 22, 2018

Jurassic World was definitely a great idea to add on to the preexisting Jurassic Park franchise although it did indeed had flaws that couldn't make it outshine the first installment in the franchise. What makes Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomJurassic World was definitely a great idea to add on to the preexisting Jurassic Park franchise although it did indeed had flaws that couldn't make it outshine the first installment in the franchise. What makes Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom any different from the previously said predecessor? Well, pretty much nothing really. To be completely honest, when Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom tries, it's great to see it try but it fails to live up to the expections I was expecting to see from at least Jurassic World if it couldn't outshine Jurassic Park. All I saw from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is literally a newer and weaker version of Jurassic World. It does have a lot of distinguishing differences when it comes to comparing the two films like how I like the direction where Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is going, but the writing otherwise makes me believe I was literally watching Jurassic World again. Do I recommend watching it though? I'd only recommend it for the strongest diehard fans or if you want to get a kick out of the film. If you do recommend it for the latter, please do not expect much out of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. It's got enough kicks to equally match Jurassic World's.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jul 10, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ‘’We cannot let them die"

Of course you can not let them die, they would run out of business.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is probably the most disjointed sequel I've seen in a long time, not only the story is incredibly simplistic, the succession of events is laughable and ridiculous.

The script? An absolute disaster full of plot holes that they patch with what they have at hand and what is coming out.

They take Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) back to the island to open a door and activate a tracker.
Owen returns to the island to tame a dinosaur and then they shoot him with a tranquilizer leaving him at the mercy of a volcano and other dinosaurs around and yet Dr. Zia Rodriguez who left him there is surprised that he is still alive after she abandoned him in such a way. Yes she was being threatened but for God's sake.
From that on both characters couldn't be more stupid and disposable.

The rest of the plot handles a good theme but it's evident the repetition. Seriously, the climax of the film is an auction that goes out of control?
The Indoraptor is a ridiculous creation just like the Indominus Rex designed to be the villain of the moment and it's amazing how its size fits perfectly for any place it appears within the Lockwood Mansion.

The clone girl? Irrelevant in every sense and its narrative arc only serves for the decision she takes at the end.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a mess that tried to mix everything possible in the most simple plot that could have established, besides spending what could have been the perfect end to the franchise: the dinosaurs falling victim once again to extinction. That scene of the dinosaur being swallowed by the smoke and lava of the volcano was the most redeemable thing of the film because it was a truly dramatic moment.
Adding the good visual effects and a more inspired score by Michael Giacchino compared to the one of the previous film are among the few things worth noting about Fallen Kingdom.

Worse yet the ending is so open that feels clumsy and forced and even problematic because what it seems to indicate sounds more like an eventual Planet of the Dinosaurs than anything else. Time will tell, after all Jurassica Park remains a good business, but it needs to be a better business.… Expand

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Honest-YanJul 10, 2018

This is a remake of the last Jurassic World movie, using the same cast. The unique selling point of this movie is that there is a genetically modified dinosaur, just like the last movie. This GM dinosaur is smaller, so that they can set theThis is a remake of the last Jurassic World movie, using the same cast. The unique selling point of this movie is that there is a genetically modified dinosaur, just like the last movie. This GM dinosaur is smaller, so that they can set the climax of the movie in a house. This makes the movie a re-tread of events in the last move, albeit with a smaller scope and cheaper sets. Chis Pratt has stopped working out as much and looks a bit fatter than in the last movie. There also seems to be this weird phenomenon in which a dinosaur is friends with Chris Pratt and keeps risking its life to protect him. Why does this dinosaur love Chris Pratt so much? Extensive animal training? No, there is no reason whatsoever, in fact this dinosaur has been left to it's own devices, abandoned since the last movie. There is fun to be had if you leave your brain at the door and enjoy the serviceable CGI.… Expand

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SunykameyJul 2, 2018

Bad/unoriginal plot, stupid setup for a sequel, weak dialogues and disrespectful to dinosaurs. The movie looked good though.

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Dragonfly44Jul 13, 2018

To sum this movie up in one sentence, the best thing to describe it is it is mediocre on all fronts. Nothing about it is truly bad, but nothing about it is very good either. Rating - 59%

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twall3Jul 6, 2018

Not sure why this one (for me) wasn't as good as the earlier Jurassic World movie. Maybe it spent too little time in each location, feeling rushed or disjointed. If you love dinosaurs (like I do), it's worth seeing. It's just that as "Solo"Not sure why this one (for me) wasn't as good as the earlier Jurassic World movie. Maybe it spent too little time in each location, feeling rushed or disjointed. If you love dinosaurs (like I do), it's worth seeing. It's just that as "Solo" was good but not great, so is this film. If you can go in prepared for a good, but not great experience, go for it!… Expand

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d0vla11Jun 24, 2018

Worse than the one from 2015. It had some cringe scenes, plot of the movie was weird, and I won't talk about that ending.
Only Chris Pratt did good here.
Not sure if I could recommend watching this movie, although it was a solid one.

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eagleeyevikingJul 6, 2018

More concerned with setting up "Jurassic World 3" than creating a wholesome film, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" is an inferior sequel despite several suspenseful and thrilling moments.

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AxeTJun 25, 2018

Comes in as expected which is big spectacle overlong formulaic tent pole action that drags like they all do now, but somehow the effects are even slightly better than the given spectacular with the story about as inventive as can beComes in as expected which is big spectacle overlong formulaic tent pole action that drags like they all do now, but somehow the effects are even slightly better than the given spectacular with the story about as inventive as can be reasonably demanded though not the all out breakout progression that's been teased then retreated upon since the first sequel in 1997. They milk as much as possible of course.… Expand

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joeyabukiJul 7, 2018

Great VFX; very well directed by J. A. Bayona, an excellent guy making horror films; good cinematography; an awesome blockbuster with action sequences & explotions 10/10... but the script is really mediocre, Colin Trevorrow should stay awayGreat VFX; very well directed by J. A. Bayona, an excellent guy making horror films; good cinematography; an awesome blockbuster with action sequences & explotions 10/10... but the script is really mediocre, Colin Trevorrow should stay away from this franchise; the same scenes from the first instalments over & over again, even from the last one; stupid characters; horrible villains; the first 10 minutes are pretty good, but after that nothing makes sense, T-Rex seems to be their friend, besides super predictible, everything here is by coincidence; Bayona does what he can with this script to save the movie but putting horror in a house wasn't a good idea either, it's great for a horror movie, but not for this "world". You have to unplug your brian if you want to enjoy this.

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JPKJun 29, 2019

Disappointing Sequel
Fallen Kingdom has great performances from Pratt and Howard once again along with beautiful CGI, as well as one very powerful and emotional scene about the Brachiosaurus. But unfortunately it also succumbs to sequelitisDisappointing Sequel
Fallen Kingdom has great performances from Pratt and Howard once again along with beautiful CGI, as well as one very powerful and emotional scene about the Brachiosaurus. But unfortunately it also succumbs to sequelitis with a very annoying performance from Justice Smith (He’s WAY better in Pikachu), a script with some very dumb moments, And the charm of the previous film isn’t very present.… Expand

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DubeauJul 11, 2018

JW 2 starts just fine but then become a monster in a mansion movie. The story is weak because you feel it's a setup for another movie, but also it sacrifice the sens of scale of the dinosaurs in the process. The acting is just ok, but theJW 2 starts just fine but then become a monster in a mansion movie. The story is weak because you feel it's a setup for another movie, but also it sacrifice the sens of scale of the dinosaurs in the process. The acting is just ok, but the best performance are done by secondary actors that are the oldest in the movie. At half the movie the dinos became physically smaller to fit into a mansion basement, and that's where the movie lose any credibility with the watcher. The music wasn't very good with accentuation at the wrong places. The FX was still very potent. I give it 45% because of the good beginning. But the rest of the movie is just horrible in too many ways...… Expand

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robertoiglesiasAug 7, 2018

Entertaining film with interesting characters and awesome effects, just not perfect, due to many plot problems and a disappointing second half.

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GBG_JasonJun 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film opens with the US government, yet again butting their heads into something outside of their jurisdiction, deciding on the fate of the dinosaurs that are being threatened by an active volcano on the island they inhabit from the previous film. Claire Dearing, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, is on the front line of a non-profit organization petitioning to save the dinosaurs, which fails to sway the government to intervene. Lucky for Claire and the dinosaurs, Eli Mills, played by Rafe Spall, steps in as a proxy for one of the late John Hammond's previously unnamed partners of the original park, and wants to set up a nature preserve on a private island for the dinosaurs. Without permission or authority, the project has already been started, but Mills' group of hunters and mercenaries have been unsuccessful in tracking down Blue, the only remaining raptor surviving from first film. Because of this they need Claire to track down Owen Grady, played by Chris Pratt, to assist in bringing in his former "pet."

Starting off strong, it doesn’t take much time for the inevitable double cross to take place on the island, leaving Owen, Claire, and their new cohorts to face volcanic eruptions, mercenaries, and free roaming dinosaurs. This premise sounds like it would be a thrilling adventure, but the execution feels more akin to being The Lost World 2, since this is almost the exact same plot of the second film in the franchise. Sure, some scenes are amazing, but they are far and few between, often falling flat due to poor editing. A prime example of this is takes place early on, when Owen finds himself tranquilized and alone in the forest with freshly spewed lava inching towards him. Pratt's execution of this scene is flawless in creating tension, with him trying to flail about to move out of the path of danger, but soon cuts away, never showing the audience exactly how he made it out alive. It's as if someone gave up in the middle of creating this scene and just decided to let him survive because he's one of the main characters, and arguably one of the best things about the movie offering a number of hilarious one-liners and bringing his normal swagger to the performance. This makes the wide-eyed and often boring performance of Howard to be even less believable, yet again proving that she has no business being in Hollywood other than having her father's name. While the other actors offer respectable performances, none stand out in any meaningful ways.

The plot holes don't end here, and while I know this is a fictional film and requires the suspension of disbelief, the writers seemed to have forgotten their own rules set forth in the previous films, such as the giant hamster balls that are used in the last film. If you remember, Jimmy Fallon's cameo explains that the spheres are bullet proof, and can withstand a .50 caliber bullet. Knowing that, I am still wondering who decided to let Owen shoot holes through the glass using a standard pistol and then pry the glass off with a knife.

My biggest issue with the film is the incorporation of the previously unnamed partner's granddaughter, Maisie Lockwood, played by Isabella Sermon. While she is portrayed well by the young girl, late into the film it is revealed she's not his granddaughter, but a clone of Lockwood's daughter, which is what drove a wedge between the longtime friends. With Hammond being dead for around 20 years, I find it hard to believe this is what caused an issue with them, as the young girl is barely 13. Additionally, the reveal is thrown out so casually, it's as if it was improvised during filming and is never fully fleshed out.

The original Jurassic Park holds up well even today, almost 30 years later, due to the fact that the late Stan Winston created a number of animatronic dinosaurs in addition to the CGI. This entry relies heavily on CGI which works for the most part, but I found many scenes to be overly obvious that the actors are looking at a tennis ball or other inanimate object that was placed in the shot. The biggest problem with these dinosaurs is there simply isn't that many of them, with their screen time clocking in at what feels like less than half the film’s entire runtime. And at a little over two hours, this feels much longer than it is; my wife agreed saying it felt like we spent the entire day at the theater.

While the film is watchable and fares better than a SyFy channel movie of the week, it's hardly worth your money. I would strongly recommend waiting for it to release as a rental, opposed to spending the ungodly amount of money the theaters are asking these days.… Expand

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trendosityMay 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You would think people would be smart enough to not save the dinosaurs by now... there is absolutely no reason that anyone should've saved them, absolutely terrible story and that little girl is such a stupid character for thinking that letting the dinosaurs go is a good idea. Why does anyone care? The dinosaurs have killed so many people, who thought this movie was a good idea?… Expand

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HunterCRSep 29, 2022

Fallen Kingdom is sort of similar to Jurrasic Park 2, where the first part of the film is better than the last 40 minutes. But whereas 2 goes from great to meh, this film goes from men to bad. The plot of this movie is so insanely terribleFallen Kingdom is sort of similar to Jurrasic Park 2, where the first part of the film is better than the last 40 minutes. But whereas 2 goes from great to meh, this film goes from men to bad. The plot of this movie is so insanely terrible that it effectively destroyed the entire franchise. There are a couple neat sequences here and there, but the second half of this movie is laughably bad. Dominion is more consistently bad, but this might be the worst one specifically because of the direction it took the series.… Expand

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drlowdonDec 16, 2018

Four years after the Jurassic World resort was destroyed by escaping dinosaurs Owen (Chris Pratt) and Clair (Bryce Dallas-Howard) have to return to the island and mount a rescue operation as the, once dormant, volcano at the islands centreFour years after the Jurassic World resort was destroyed by escaping dinosaurs Owen (Chris Pratt) and Clair (Bryce Dallas-Howard) have to return to the island and mount a rescue operation as the, once dormant, volcano at the islands centre threatens to make the dinosaurs extinct once again.

Each instalment in this long running franchise has become more unrealistic than the last at that is taken to the extreme here. The behaviour of both the humans and the dinosaurs is quite frankly ludicrous and wildly inconsistent from scene to scene and the plot, involving attempts to weaponise dinosaurs, makes no sense at all. Having said all that Fallen Kingdom is still an entertaining movie with two likeable leads and so despite everything I certainly wasn’t ever bored.… Expand