Jurassic World
Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 12, 2015
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TVJerryJun 16, 2015
To appreciate the filmmaking genius of Steven Spielberg (who made the original) it only takes watching this lackluster sequel. It takes place 22 years after the original, when a dinosaur theme park has flourished on the island. Two youngTo appreciate the filmmaking genius of Steven Spielberg (who made the original) it only takes watching this lackluster sequel. It takes place 22 years after the original, when a dinosaur theme park has flourished on the island. Two young brothers travel there to visit their aunt (Bryce Dallas Howard), just when a newly-engineered species runs rampant. Enter Chris Pratt to help save the day. Nothing about the plot or situations is even slightly original or inventive. The people in peril seldom generate any tension or empathy, because they're quickly dispatched and anonymous. Even the core cast is ultimately relegated to watching, as the creatures duke it out (the 21st century version of wrestling lizards). There is Hollywood spectacle with lots of action, but it lives in a world lacking any sense of wonder or little genuine thrills.… Expand
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lanceeyyJun 12, 2015
You know those movies that live up to the enormous hype that it garnered months after the trailer was announced? This movie isn't one of them. It's just one big mess of a CGI-filled bonanza. There's just no beating the lifelike animatronicsYou know those movies that live up to the enormous hype that it garnered months after the trailer was announced? This movie isn't one of them. It's just one big mess of a CGI-filled bonanza. There's just no beating the lifelike animatronics that the first movie employed. I'm not against CGI in particular, but I feel that too much CGI just ruins the movie for me. I'll give props to the movie because it was enjoyable, and it is a thrill ride, but it's just that. There were times where it got my heart racing, but after that, it takes a nosedive back into "meh" territory. With that said, Jurassic World is just that; a "meh" movie.… Expand
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RtheomJun 12, 2015
If you go into this expecting a parody of the Jurassic Park movies, you'll probably do okay. I would say its better than Jurassic Park 3, but I don't think it actually belongs in the same category. This is more along the lines of what SpaceIf you go into this expecting a parody of the Jurassic Park movies, you'll probably do okay. I would say its better than Jurassic Park 3, but I don't think it actually belongs in the same category. This is more along the lines of what Space Balls is to Star Wars. It nitpicks at all the fiddly bits, exaggerates the tropes, and goes for the ridiculous. It's like someone played one of the Jurassic Park arcade shooter games and then wrote a fan-fic off of that.

It was enjoyable, but it wasn't a Jurassic Park film.… Expand
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TGFY_BoomerangJun 13, 2015
The movie starts of with a lot of great scenes for the fans of the original but quickly turns into a pretty ordinary monster-movie. The story is disappointing and at some points very illogical. The characters and the dialogs are even worse.The movie starts of with a lot of great scenes for the fans of the original but quickly turns into a pretty ordinary monster-movie. The story is disappointing and at some points very illogical. The characters and the dialogs are even worse. Anyway, the movie knows how to create a lot of awesome scenes with the dinosaurs. If you want to see a average monster-movie with a great nostalgic feeling, you can't pick wrong with this movie. But overall, it can't compete with the original or even with the second or third Jurassic Park movie.… Expand
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cottemannJun 20, 2015
Absolutely terrible, even the final scene was forced to the point of absurdity (Chris Prat nod...rapter nod...rapter ride off into sunset). It has to be the worst film I've seen in a long time. It was a horrible mixture of no characterAbsolutely terrible, even the final scene was forced to the point of absurdity (Chris Prat nod...rapter nod...rapter ride off into sunset). It has to be the worst film I've seen in a long time. It was a horrible mixture of no character development whatsoever (on top of that only one character was even likable), worse dialogue than a Vin Diesil movie ("we need to stick together for survival"), lazy filmmaking, even when they make a mistake like the high heels they point it out to you 18 times. I've never walked out of a movie and when the tetradactyl scene came on I couldn't take it and almost left. Literally painful, I liked Jurrasic 3 better and that was a terrible film, this one was beyond any level of bad I could have expected and for the next Jurrasic sequel I'll just pay a hobo to **** on the first movie for me rather than sit through another movie like that… Expand
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DennonyxJun 12, 2015
Embarrassing.
They want to continue to make believe that it is a documentary, while it's only a fanta"scientific" mess.

Dinosaurs? No, there aren't.
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mr_blonde75Jun 12, 2015
I dont exactly know who they made this movie for? At times it trys to be a quirky comedy and at others a B horror(it fails at both). As someone who grew up watching the original this was a huge let down. Between the forced love story and theI dont exactly know who they made this movie for? At times it trys to be a quirky comedy and at others a B horror(it fails at both). As someone who grew up watching the original this was a huge let down. Between the forced love story and the obvious product placement, the genetically modified dinosaurs, and the bad one liners, this movie pulls itself in too many directions to be taken seriously. The only deccent parts are nods to the original.… Expand
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JacobJun 19, 2015
Jurassic World’s biggest problem is its lack of innovation. The film works as a dumb dinosaur action movie with story and characters functioning in a way that the previous sequels didn’t. Unfortunately, the film cannot escape feelings ofJurassic World’s biggest problem is its lack of innovation. The film works as a dumb dinosaur action movie with story and characters functioning in a way that the previous sequels didn’t. Unfortunately, the film cannot escape feelings of laziness/sameness. The film lacked any real effort as the filmmakers recycled plot points, clichés, and character types from the first film. It was hard to enjoy the film when it was just a lazy rehash lacking the heart of soul of the first one. Why sit through a retread when you can watch this same story with superior characters, story, effects and action. Jurassic World isn’t terrible it just doesn’t become anything more than brilliant. Its better than the sequels but it isn’t saying much. Enjoyment of this film requires turning off your brain, which is mostly possible, and forgetting the first film and its similarities, which is impossible. If you can do both you can enjoy this film, which as is the tradition contains meaningless 3D. If you’ve seen Jurassic Park you’ve seen this movie done better. If you are ok with more of the same you’ll have fun with it but if you want something no and creative this film won’t do anything for you.… Expand
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drlowdonJun 14, 2015
Jurassic Park is considered by many to be a true classic of the action genre but this latest movie in the long running franchise never comes close to recapturing that magic.

Making the original look like a documentary by comparisonJurassic Park is considered by many to be a true classic of the action genre but this latest movie in the long running franchise never comes close to recapturing that magic.

Making the original look like a documentary by comparison Jurassic World is full of nonsensical science, dinosaurs behaving completely unrealistically and characters making stupid decisions. Fortunately however the movie is saved by the action set-pieces which are entertainingly over the top and ensure that most will at least somewhat enjoy what they see.

Jurassic World is a typical big, dumb summer blockbuster.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Aug 25, 2015
"Jurassic World" is a great action blockbuster to watch with its amazing visuals dominating the screen. However, it's original predecessor's excellence in its character development and storyline highly underwhelms this one.
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CloppersJun 28, 2015
Chris Pratt's stupid dino movie! Suspend disbelief, ignore the plot conveniences, ignore the stupid, annoying kids, and try to have a good time.

But be prepared to have "Genetic modification is bad, you can't just create something in aChris Pratt's stupid dino movie! Suspend disbelief, ignore the plot conveniences, ignore the stupid, annoying kids, and try to have a good time.

But be prepared to have "Genetic modification is bad, you can't just create something in a lab, making hybrids is awful!!!" shoved down your throat the entire movie.… Expand
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FallsDownzJun 16, 2015
"Jurassic World is the ultimate Hollywood popcorn movie, it's loud it's dumb and stupid but a lot of fun."

If someone mention the name of movie they have a bond with i think one in hundred will probably say Jurassic Park and sure i mean"Jurassic World is the ultimate Hollywood popcorn movie, it's loud it's dumb and stupid but a lot of fun."

If someone mention the name of movie they have a bond with i think one in hundred will probably say Jurassic Park and sure i mean who can denied the magic that movie has , so there's go Jurassic World another sequel trying capture that elements of magic again.

The problem is it just failed pretty hard in almost every single element , one thing that they really doing fantastic is the CGI and production design it's amazing , it's stunning.

But that's it everything else of Jurassic World is just falling apart in to pieces from boring cliche and stupid character that sometimes can be annoying to really force the "Family Bond" theme in to your mouth and that screenplay oh god... i mean it's like they borrow script from movie Dinocroc or something it's just really terrible , i mean it's okay in that B grade low-production value movie BUT not in the $150 million dollars budget movie and definitely not in "Jurassic" movies.

Off course Jurassic World can be fun and for sure you will probably have a good time with it but because of it's "Monsters Fight" scene not because it's magic elements that Jurassic Park has , this is for sure a fun popcorn movie to watch but not the 'Jurassic' movie we hope it could be not even with Chris Pratt .… Expand
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jehuty105Jun 14, 2015
This movie is a retelling of the original with some other concepts thrown in. Overall it didn't live up to the original and relied on using the originals plot without innovating new ideas while relying on the 2 child actors to make up forThis movie is a retelling of the original with some other concepts thrown in. Overall it didn't live up to the original and relied on using the originals plot without innovating new ideas while relying on the 2 child actors to make up for this fact. Take out Grant and Malcolm and replace with 1 somewhat funny ex-marine while giving the 2 kids twice the screen time and you have Jurassic World.… Expand
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WhietJun 28, 2015
This film is not a bad film but not a must see.You don't get bored when you watching this film.But there are some logic errors.If you have time you can go and watch this film.İt's not waste of time.
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BrianMcCriticJun 27, 2015
I was extremely surprised how much fun I had watching this movie. Sure there are some characters who fail to get properly developed and there are some little moments that have you scratching your head. All in all though every sceneI was extremely surprised how much fun I had watching this movie. Sure there are some characters who fail to get properly developed and there are some little moments that have you scratching your head. All in all though every scene involving Chris Pratt and a dinosaur is pretty awesome. A-… Expand
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joeyriosJun 29, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is a nostalgic feast of epic proportions. It's beautifully made, its plot is generic but doesn't fail to entertain and Pratt and Howard dazzle, and the climatic finale fight sequence is mind-blowing and the best fight scene in the Jurassic Park franchise. One of the years very best films.… Expand
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DobianJun 22, 2015
Let me start with the good. There are some very nice nods to the original Jurassic Park in this film. The statue of Hammond, the return of B.D. Wong as the geneticist behind these creations, and most notably the two boys in the filmLet me start with the good. There are some very nice nods to the original Jurassic Park in this film. The statue of Hammond, the return of B.D. Wong as the geneticist behind these creations, and most notably the two boys in the film discovering the original visitor center from Jurassic Park now covered in jungle growth. They even find the original jeeps in the garage. There's also a moment where Claire uses a flair just like Alan and Ian do in the first movie. The park itself looks really cool and is obviously modeled after Disneyland with Main Street leading up to the pyramid-shaped main center. The dinosaurs look great and there is plenty of good dino action in the movie to keep you entertained.

Now for the bad. First, a big missed opportunity I thought in that when I first saw Claire in the film I thought she might just be Lex from the original, all grown up and now running the park her grandfather dreamed of building. Since I had temporarily forgotten Lex's name, I thought Claire might be her, and was disappointed when it wasn't. That would have been a great tie-in, even with her being played by a different actress. The character would then have been very aware of the dangers and pitfalls associated with this park based on her own childhood experience, which would have led to some much more intelligent dialogue and story development. Instead we get a park manager who is a corporate cliche and spends much of the movie being totally clueless to the growing threat to the visitors, when she isn't engaged in her preteen-level flirting with Chris Pratt's character.

I'll refrain from giving spoilers other than to say that the story and plot developments are preposterously stupid. When you look at the timeline for this park, we know that as of 2001 (Jurassic Park III) both islands were still off-limits. Factor in the several years it would have taken to get this park fully realized and it couldn't be more than five years old at the start of this movie. Yet one of the major premises is that the public has already gotten bored with dinosaurs so they need to start making super dino monstrosities to keep them entertained and coming back to the park. Really? Toss in a lunatic military contractor who I am assuming wants to drop lots of velociraptors on the Middle East, animal behavior that defies belief, outrunning a T-Rex while in high heels, and a final dinosaur battle that resembles a Godzilla movie (I was expecting Mothra to drop into the melee), and you have a big pile of dino droppings.

The movie is fun enough as an amusement park thrill ride, just don't expect the character depth, narrative excellence, or sense of wonder and adventure of the original.… Expand
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IntroduceApr 7, 2016
I'll keep this short.
This movie must have been written in between......
what I'm saying is... people were getting "favors"....
and people were giving out "favors" ...the audience.... zero "favors"
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ScienceAdvisorSep 29, 2015
Top notched CG cannot save this total re-hash of Jurassic Park. Some many immersion-breaking scenes along with rediculous development points towards the end of the movie, show what a large budget that skimps on the writing will get you. "WeTop notched CG cannot save this total re-hash of Jurassic Park. Some many immersion-breaking scenes along with rediculous development points towards the end of the movie, show what a large budget that skimps on the writing will get you. "We spared no expense, except for the script".… Expand
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ProsmoothJun 19, 2015
A huge load of meh. It's a dinosaur movie--not Tolstoy. Still though, I would have liked to have seen some more character development, and the thing dragged on forever. Also, it's weird that the special FX in this seem worse to me thanA huge load of meh. It's a dinosaur movie--not Tolstoy. Still though, I would have liked to have seen some more character development, and the thing dragged on forever. Also, it's weird that the special FX in this seem worse to me than Spielberg's original two films, which came out back when dinosaurs were still around. Seriously, update your CGI computers or something.… Expand
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EronsitJun 15, 2015
Jurassic World offers plenty of spectacle and action, but little in the way of compelling characters or engaging plot. Hollow characters and absurd story logic—even for a summer blockbuster—cripple a visually dazzling film. Chris Pratt playsJurassic World offers plenty of spectacle and action, but little in the way of compelling characters or engaging plot. Hollow characters and absurd story logic—even for a summer blockbuster—cripple a visually dazzling film. Chris Pratt plays an military vet that works training velociraptors, but no explanation is given about why he's qualified to train dinosaurs or why his expression seems to be frozen throughout the film. Bryce Dallas Howard plays the park's executive—the only notable female character in the film—and falls victim to half-joking gender clichés in most scenes.

When things invariably go wrong, the situation is propelled by actions that can only be described as unbelievably stupid. Disbelief can be suspended about the creation of a theme park with live dinosaurs. But the story loses all cohesion when that park seems to be completely unprepared for a dinosaur running amok, a potential emergency that's blindingly obvious to everyone except the film's key characters.

Save yourself $10 and watch the original again.… Expand
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The-HawkJun 25, 2015
The biggest sin Jurassic World commits is that it just isn't that entertaining. The mindlessness of it completely removes all the tension from the film. Any time the film gets you close to the edge of the seat, it firmly pushes you back intoThe biggest sin Jurassic World commits is that it just isn't that entertaining. The mindlessness of it completely removes all the tension from the film. Any time the film gets you close to the edge of the seat, it firmly pushes you back into it by terrible plot turns or cheesy dialogue.

The original movie applied it's pseudo-science, its laughs and its sentiment with deft hands. This one slathers it on with complete disdain for the intelligence of its audience.

The best thing about the film is the visuals, particularly the dinosaurs which look and sound great.… Expand
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MC_KJul 8, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 的確，這次的回歸的確吸引了大量的觀眾
為了避開人潮我選擇到現在才觀看
本片劇情並沒有特別突出，雖然加了點"科技"，但感覺老梗重重
全劇還是重於特效，至於其他部分和前作相比還是感覺差不多… Expand
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MoguuJul 9, 2015
Yes, the plot devices used are both inane and absurd. Yes the presence of the 2 boys are seemingly unneccesary (I feel like they were there to heighten the feeling of vulnerability and danger, but their screen time seemed to be uneeded andYes, the plot devices used are both inane and absurd. Yes the presence of the 2 boys are seemingly unneccesary (I feel like they were there to heighten the feeling of vulnerability and danger, but their screen time seemed to be uneeded and probably only included as a throwback the prequals). Yes the character of Claire was slightly offensively and predictably that of a "helpless woman". But there were some enjoyable moments, mostly Chris Pratt' s performance, the sci-fi elements.… Expand
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Donkey-KongJul 18, 2015
Jurassic World is a very, very boring. Chris Pratt is a good actor but this film is very pretty mediocre, like many others films based on "monsters". I still prefer the original film.
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mikemacAug 25, 2015
the kids acting was the worst not even decent actors could save this movie, every time the boys were on the screen i kept waiting for any actor to reaper, the special effect were good but its time to stop doing these remakes, but if you mustthe kids acting was the worst not even decent actors could save this movie, every time the boys were on the screen i kept waiting for any actor to reaper, the special effect were good but its time to stop doing these remakes, but if you must find kids with some kind of acting experience… Expand
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DanBurritoOct 16, 2015
Let's get something out of the way here: I've never seen the original Jurassic Park. Please don't gasp, it's on my to do list. Anyway, having said that, I enjoyed this one. Chris Pratt was very good in it and so was Bryce Dallas Howard. ThereLet's get something out of the way here: I've never seen the original Jurassic Park. Please don't gasp, it's on my to do list. Anyway, having said that, I enjoyed this one. Chris Pratt was very good in it and so was Bryce Dallas Howard. There were, of course, a few flaws: There's this thing where the kids' parents are getting divorced that doesn't have any relevance to the plot, the ending line fell flat and-the most ridiculous thing-how on earth was Bryce Dallas Howard able to outrun a friggin' T-Rex in HIGH HEELS? But, problems aside, the movie delivered just what I wanted-people running for their lives while getting chased by dinosaurs. I don't know how it compares to the first movie but it's an entertaining film all the same.… Expand
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MetalsandJul 1, 2015
Awesome visuals, but honestly that's one of the only good points about the movie. I'll list spoilers separate from the rest of this review at the bottom, clearly marked. The effects are beautiful, but the plot devices are some of the mostAwesome visuals, but honestly that's one of the only good points about the movie. I'll list spoilers separate from the rest of this review at the bottom, clearly marked. The effects are beautiful, but the plot devices are some of the most atrocious I've ever seen. It feels like they spent 5 minutes brainstorming ideas and 50 days working on effects work. Jurassic Park 2 and 3 may have also had similarly bad plot premises, but nowhere near as bad as this one.

Then there's the acting. Chris Pratt is one of my favorite actors, I loved him in Guardians of the Galaxy and Parks&Rec. He's good at what he does best: humor and comedy with a hint of serious. Jurassic Park is...not a comedy, and while he's an excellent actor and overall person, he does NOT do 100% serious well. A lot of the dialogue seems corny at best, which further underscores the production as a whole. I'll briefly go into the most atrocious movie sins in the spoilers.

**SPOILERS**
**YOU'VE BEEN WARNED**

So, there were numerous plot devices that were absolutely horrible. This isn't nit-picking, but rather a statement of fact, given that the connections were not hard to make. For one, the entire premise of the movie is built around a Jurassic park. Cool, cool...but then, there are a NUMBER of horrible decisions and illogical conclusions made. So, the "military industrial complex" has a weapons contractor who is fascinated with raptors, and for some odd reason believes that animals = better machines...except for the fact that even without combat robots no one uses trained animals for combat anymore and NEVER used exotic animals such as tigers or lions...and especially NOT NOT NOT smart trained animals like Raptors. Even if you could theoretically get a Raptor to listen to your commands, and remove the barrier between handling, the costs would be exponentially higher especially given that Dinosaurs were brought back from EXTINCTION. There aren't even nearly enough to breed in a significant quantity even when you ignore the fact that maintenance and initial cost of animals is exponentially higher than machines in the first place.

Then you've got Jurassic World, which DESPITE knowing that Jurassic Park 1 failed because of an implanted frog gene allowing dinosaurs to change gender to breed, somehow decides "oh yeah sure, not knowing about the genes despite barely understanding how they work in the first place? No, that will be fine, just make us an entirely new dinosaur so we can create a pen for it with absolutely no way to know if it will be contained". And apparently, the "INDUSTRIAL MILITARY COMPLEX" that movies like to blame in the form of a weapons contractor has ZERO military oversight given that he was able to do all of this without a single questioning from the actual military...yeah no. In the real world, contractors might be able to get away with exponentially rising costs but no way in hell could one fund such a massive project without letting others know details. Government might hand out money, but they don't do so without knowing the details.

Then you've got laughable moments like when Chris Pratt apparently "mind controls" raptors...with food? And then apparently imprinting on him is enough to get them to attack their own kind to save Chris?

Honestly, the lack of any dialogue or character design, and the hundreds of plot holes are just atrocious. I could go on and on, going far past the metacritic 5000 character limit, but I won't. Jurassic World is somewhat entertaining, sure, but it's nothing worth the price of a movie ticket. While it's not a movie that you expect a wonderful plot out of....you have to draw a line somewhere.… Expand
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NikolaJul 5, 2015
Ko voli ovakve filmove, verovatno će mu se i ovo dopasti.
Lično nisam ništa bolje ni očekivao od ovog filma.
Tako da nisam ni razočaran.
Što se mene tiče dosadnjikav film.
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NikolayGJun 29, 2015
Jurassic World is not a good movie. Don't read the next sentence unless you want the most general very general, premise of the movie. I wouldn't even call it a spoiler.

This is a story about two young boys who get lost in Jurassic WorldJurassic World is not a good movie. Don't read the next sentence unless you want the most general very general, premise of the movie. I wouldn't even call it a spoiler.

This is a story about two young boys who get lost in Jurassic World while a dino is on the loose.

It is a movie quite literally for kids from about 12 to 15. The effects are great, but 22 years after Jurassic Park you would expect that. Perfect effects are a given at this point, and they did not save the ho-hum predicable plot. There was one small surprise in the story; everything else was substandard from a storytelling perspective. Jurassic Park, the original, was graced with the quirkiness of Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern. No such quirkiness in Jurassic World. You've got a cookie cutter strong chinned ex-military guy who saves the day, and an attractive woman who of course does her share of saving him, even though it makes little sense given her profession because that is required by modern formula, and this is all formula. Neither of them have an ounce of anything that makes them stand out as individuals. They are generic. The best part of the movie is the big dino fight at the end. So wait until it's available to rent for $5 then watch it until you get bored, at which point you should fast forward to the final 20 minutes to watch the big finish dino fight. But really, these days, going to the movies, paying all that money, and taking 4 hours out of your day (which is what it requires when you consider the traveling to and from the theater and sitting through nearly a half hour of trailers), is just not worth it unless the film is amazing. And this wasn't amazing. For any film less than amazing we can just wait a few months and watch it for next to nothing on TV. This is one of those. Wait for it to be available on demand, through iTunes, or whatever. Don't waste your hard earned cash and precious free time seeing it in a theater, unless you are taking your 12 year old son to see it.… Expand
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Donnie_QuixoticJun 24, 2015
I started looking at my watch pretty early on. I thought the point of movies like this was to give the audience the feeling of "What if?" -- In this case what if humans recreated dinosaurs and opened a theme park and the dinosaurs escapedI started looking at my watch pretty early on. I thought the point of movies like this was to give the audience the feeling of "What if?" -- In this case what if humans recreated dinosaurs and opened a theme park and the dinosaurs escaped their enclosure? How would you feel? How would you react? What could go wrong?
The first Jurassic Park did a great job of painting how different individuals would react in that situation. Remember the genuine terror those kids felt? -- screaming and exhausted and frightened. The fear in Sam Neil's eyes. The lawyer who leaves the kids to fend for themselves. Anyway, I could go on. The point is all the characters showed a range of emotions that the audience could relate to. They are the emotions we believe we would feel in such a terrifying situation. The Lawyer represented our baser urges of wanting to run, in spite of those we leave behind. Sam Neil represents responsibility of those he's been entrusted with. Laura Dern, represents a woman's maternal instincts. Wayne Knight's feeling of ingratitude and greed. So we live vicariously for two hours through those characters because we understand the way they feel... even the baser emotions of the bad characters.
In sharp contrast, Jurassic World treats every character like the two dimensional page it was written on. There's no genuine fear displayed. There's no feeling of "Oh that's how I would react". I mean when Chris Pratt is under the car when the I-Rex escapes and he just looks at that guy for a moment before the guy is eaten, I couldn't help but feel if that guy was Bryce Dallas Howard's character, then Pratt's character would have tried to distract the dinosaur, or at least do something... anything. Instead he just watches as the I-Rex finally eats him. Not much of a hero, but the character that was eaten was only a bit player, so his death means nothing. And that's the problem: every death in this movie means nothing. It's barely acknowledged when people start being killed. You would think even one death should have some effect on Bryce Dallas Howard's character but she remains unaffected. Oh wait a second, she did cry when she came across that dying dinosaur. An emotion that had no development whatsoever -- it just suddenly appeared. Nice to see she can cry at the death of a dinosaur but not an ounce of evident remorse when people started being killed.
We as the audience don't just go to observe the unraveling of the plot, we go to experience every scene vicariously through the characters. For that vicarious feeling to work we need to relate to the characters emotionally. The same way we get emotional when watching our team play a game of football or basketball etc. We're emotionally invested in our team, so it means something to us. Watching a game without our team playing doesn't have the same effect on us. On top of that we usually have a favorite player who we're even more emotionally invested in. He or she is usually the player that does the things we believe we would do if we had the opportunity and ability. We get even more emotionally invested in the player if he or she is a great person off the field -- especially if they're funny and charismatic. Again we're feeling "I want to be like him or her". Same goes for characters in a movie. The hero has to be a person who does the right thing, no matter what the cost. Pratt's character made no effort to save that poor guy. And the fact is he didn't even have to save him, but he had to try to save him. Anyway this is just one example.
Bryce Dallas Howard's character has no redeeming qualities until near the end of the film. She's given the same aloofness that Sam Neil's character had in the first film when it comes to kids, but Sam Neil was given the opportunity early on to show that he has a heart of gold.
The moping teenager was a chore to watch -- what was the point of having a moping teenager who does practically nothing in the film other than mope? Oh he fixes a car, so teenagers are useful after all was the message I guess. Is the point to have a character for each age and gender demographic? When I was a kid I watched mainly characters in their 30s and 40s -- I didn't need a character my own age to vicariously experience the events of the movie through. Nor did I need a male representative when I was watching Ellen Ripley outsmart and slaughter aliens. I was happy to experience the film vicariously through her, despite the fact she is a woman and I'm a man. I'm not saying don't have them in the movie, I'm saying do have them in there, but represent them accurately and entertainingly.
It seems, it's not about having a great story anymore; it's about trying to represent every possible demographic, but only to a point that couldn't possibly be offensive to any individual in those demographics.
Is it at least fun? Fun is watching an entertaining movie. It's not fun feeling bored because the movie was emotionless, uninvolving and just so poorly written.… Expand
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BradySmithJul 1, 2015
Functional as light entertainment, with some scary scenes and a few interesting new twists, but not anywhere near as exhilarating or intelligently put together as the original Jurassic Park, this has to be seen as a disappointment. TheFunctional as light entertainment, with some scary scenes and a few interesting new twists, but not anywhere near as exhilarating or intelligently put together as the original Jurassic Park, this has to be seen as a disappointment. The indominus rex is probably the best thing about this movie and is the cause of almost all the scenes that work. So much of the script however feels like it was written by ten year olds that you're consistently taken out of the experience. (The raptors for the military sub-plot is absolutely ridiculous.) There's no sort of dramatic depth to be found anywhere and the actors are all playing pretty flat characters. This movie has the assembly line produced feel to its core. The original Jurassic Park felt like something that craft went into, a movie designed to leave an impression. It also seemed to take place in a more realistic, less goofy cinematic universe. Here you're kept entertained enough but you never really get the sense that there's any more reason to this movie than to grab people's cash. And half of the special effects aren't even very impressive. It's an average, generic blockbuster through and through.… Expand
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BrutalBran95Jun 16, 2015
kept me entertained it certianly should be a 15 or above i wouldnt think this is suitable for people aged 12 OR UNDER if with an adult it was good but not fantasic its one of them films you will buy for 1 quid of a carboot nothing more to me
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fusion_13Jul 30, 2015
Overall Jurassic World was a pretty good movie, nothing special but it was very entertaining. I felt at times the plot was way too convenient for the main characters, like how those kids never died mid way through , how they got that carOverall Jurassic World was a pretty good movie, nothing special but it was very entertaining. I felt at times the plot was way too convenient for the main characters, like how those kids never died mid way through , how they got that car working, how the T-Rex just happened to fight the other dinosaur and not kill anyone else plus not destroying anything else, it seemed way too convenient.

The story was pretty good, the suspense was minimal but present, the action was great, the effects were stunning, acting was pretty good. Overall pretty good movie, 7/10… Expand
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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016
Jurassic World doesn't match up to the original but is nevertheless a hugely entertaining slice of summer blockbuster filmmaking that is bound to bring the Jurassic franchise roaring back to life. 6.5/10
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oDjentoJul 3, 2015
Jurassic World is not a failure, but it is an overall disappointment. The films writing is pretty poor with it trying to create interesting characters but failing on the majority of them making them unlikable and one dimensional. Praise forJurassic World is not a failure, but it is an overall disappointment. The films writing is pretty poor with it trying to create interesting characters but failing on the majority of them making them unlikable and one dimensional. Praise for Chris Pratt’s character though, he’s a lot of fun. The main (unlikable) characters come forth like this; Gray being the annoying kid that is constantly running around spouting out his dinosaur facts, Zach being simply a bit of a dick of a character where we find out at the start he has a girlfriend but preys on every other girl he sees while also having his little brother to make him admirable even though there seems like a serious lack of chemistry between them, Claire being played rather well at times by Bryce Dallas Howard but coming across as an idiotic, emotionless person who just seems rather clueless and makes decisions that shouldn’t be redeemed by saving her nephews and kissing Pratt, and then finally there is Hoskins. Hoskins is the one dimensional villain of (you guessed it) ingen that is constantly showing why he is a bad person. Plain plain plain.
Now however to the film. The film has its moments of interesting action sequences and dialogue (one instance talking about the psychology of deprivation) but they do not amount to even probably about half the running time. Pratt’s character Owen Grady does have the best parts and he plays his character well in the scenes he’s in making the film enjoyable for just his screen time. However, the film never fully builds up appropriately, rushing straight into Jurassic World and then delivering the news of the genetically modified hybrid. The idea for why they were doing it was interesting but the choices of what they made it of just seems idiotic.
The film later slides down into a bundle of events that the Indominus Rex causes without really making the most of what the scenes could be, and then the film takes an odd change it direction for the end by changing the ending of the film into a monster brawl flick, like a Godzilla movie. It seemed like a pretty ridiculous ending.
Then, with not only the writing of some dialogue but the direction and acting of some scenes, you can’t help but notice this film is ridiculously cheesy at moments. Some scenes I thought were cringe worthy and just forced, which obviously shows a lack of thought when writing the script and just trying to get all the classic Hollywood blockbuster tropes in without originality.
Now not all was bad about the film. Like I say, Chris Pratt was awesome - and this film acts as stellar evidence and test footage for why he should be the new Indiana Jones – and there our also plenty of nice little call backs to the original films, but some scenes were thought out in what they represent. Trevorrow did a nice job of colour scheming certain scenes, which was a nice subtle touch, with the warmer and darker colours (Red and Black) representing the old, and the colder and lighter colours (blue and white) representing the new. It was a small thing, but it was quite nice to witness if you noticed it.
Overall, the film is maybe worth the money for a film to buy on dvd once it gets cheaper, but not full admission ticket price. It’s not bad, but definitely not good. You will get enjoyment out of this, and it is better than Jurassic Park 3 so no worries there.… Expand
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Agentbb007Jun 24, 2015
Jurassic World has has awesome special effects and the dinosaurs look amazing. I love Chris Pratt's acting and sense of humor. Who doesn't like watching dinosaurs attacking people?
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adpirtleApr 24, 2016
This is the best installment of the franchise since the original. It doesn't cover any new ground, but fans of the monster-movie genre should find more than enough to enjoy. Pratt and Howard are decent leads, and the effects have come a longThis is the best installment of the franchise since the original. It doesn't cover any new ground, but fans of the monster-movie genre should find more than enough to enjoy. Pratt and Howard are decent leads, and the effects have come a long way since 1993. Still no feathers, though.… Expand
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RobobobNov 28, 2015
A nice fun summer movie that parallels the original a little too closely, but other than that I can't find too many negatives off of the top of my head. All of the characters are likable and react mostly realistically to what unfolds aroundA nice fun summer movie that parallels the original a little too closely, but other than that I can't find too many negatives off of the top of my head. All of the characters are likable and react mostly realistically to what unfolds around them. Someone finally takes a shot at a rampaging dinosaur.. don't know why they avoided this in the 3 previous movies.… Expand
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DarthFronz85Oct 22, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie follows the exact same formula as the first movie: Expert is called to the park to give a green light to a particular aspect of the park, two kids are left under the questionable supervision of people who are not paying them any particular attention, and surprise! A large carnivore escapes and causes all sorts of chaos. The movie is bigger than the original: More dinosaurs escape, more people are in the park when it happens, and CG is overused with reckless abandon. Obvious nods to the first JP are milestones separated by groan-worthy story arcs (the two boys with the unhappy parents could have just not been in the movie and nothing would have changed, yet we're forced through awkward minutes of them discussing their parents' impending divorce) and are shoehorned in with such frequency that one could easily believe this movie is nothing more than a cash-in. Moments like these lead to one which took me out of the movie entirely, like one where the jeeps from the first park are made to run using twenty year old gasoline, oil, and batteries. Sorry, Jurassic World, not in this or any reality. The movie culminates in a grand climax that is ruined when a t-rex and a velociraptor give each other a 's'up bro' nod afterward instead of attempting to kill one another as they should have. This movie is potato chips: Everyone bought it but no one came away with any substance.… Expand
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DCEdmondsJun 25, 2015
"Jurassic World" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: Chris Pratt is on fire right now, and it's easy to see why. His screen presence and charisma really shine through here and he's become a bona fide leading man. Like it's"Jurassic World" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: Chris Pratt is on fire right now, and it's easy to see why. His screen presence and charisma really shine through here and he's become a bona fide leading man. Like it's predecessor 22 years ago, Jurassic World has effects that are ahead of it's time and were absolutely dazzling. Like the first film, I expect the look of this film to stand the test of time. Initially I was dubious about Pratt's character and his ability to "train" the raptors. That aspect was actually very well done and realistic ... well ... as realistic as such a film can be. They were also able to explain why the dinosaurs and their appearance have not progressed with what science has learned. I appreciated that and the explanation made sense. No feathers on the dinos, but the reason why was completely acceptable. Ultimately, Jurassic World is a solid action film. It's a good start to a re-launched franchise and a fun popcorn flick.

The Bad: A handful of things prevent the film from truly being great though. For starters, despite the decent build up, the story unravels and makes less sense. After all that occurred in the previous films, the people behind the dinosaurs and the park itself are still careless and greedy. It's a story beat that I wish would stop repeating itself. On that same note, several scenes are repeats of things we have already seen in the original trilogy. I wouldn't mind an ode or two, but it seemed to happen far too often. I would have liked a little more originality. Lastly, the supporting cast was hit and miss. Bryce Dallas Howard was horrid in a lead role and I kept wanting her to get eaten. She was vapid, unintelligent, and annoying. The children (placed in the movie to be saved ... repeatedly) were also uninteresting and somewhat off-putting. Like I said, it's a solid Summer film, but it could have been so much more.… Expand
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Movi3R3vi3werJun 15, 2015
This movie is hard to describe. Defiantly not without its moments, the final five minutes being incredible, Jurassic World never manages to capture the magic of the original Jurassic Park. Chris Pratt is awesome but he's the only interestingThis movie is hard to describe. Defiantly not without its moments, the final five minutes being incredible, Jurassic World never manages to capture the magic of the original Jurassic Park. Chris Pratt is awesome but he's the only interesting character in the entire film. Jurassic World feels more of a "run away from dinosaurs" movie than a Jurassic Park film. Without a doubt an improvement over Jurassic Park III but I think I enjoyed The Lost World more than this one. This isn't a bad movie, it's just disappointing.… Expand
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SigilFeyJul 2, 2015
Michael Crichton's novels were amazing. Jurassic Park (1993) was a masterpiece.

This movie blows woolly mammoths. I award it 1 point because I was able to watch it until the end without actually shedding tears of embarrassment andMichael Crichton's novels were amazing. Jurassic Park (1993) was a masterpiece.

This movie blows woolly mammoths.

I award it 1 point because I was able to watch it until the end without actually shedding tears of embarrassment and shame. What a load of rot.… Expand
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damien_k98Feb 5, 2016
Nothing new here, the CGI looked like garbage, the characters are super cliched, the plot lacks any depth, too many unnecessary subplots, and tries to be something bigger than it needs to be. While I do give the film a 6/10 due to the epicNothing new here, the CGI looked like garbage, the characters are super cliched, the plot lacks any depth, too many unnecessary subplots, and tries to be something bigger than it needs to be. While I do give the film a 6/10 due to the epic action scenes, nostalgic moments, and that it is still better than the godawful Lost World and Jurassic Park 3.… Expand
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tempestuousforkJul 15, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's absolute garbage.

Characters: They're all bad (sorry Chris Pratt, you're great in Parks and Recreation), and are difficult to relate to because they are all poorly-written and dumber than dumb. Constantly I found myself baffled at the choices characters made, which put themselves and others at risk for seemingly no payoff. It's impossible to relate to characters that make dumb decisions that the audience wouldn't make, even under pressure. They're not great, and the cliche portrayal of the female lead was not alleviated by a token show of strength (when she saved Chris Pratt), as she continues to whimper for most of the film. I hate to use the term "cardboard cut-outs," because it is so overused and here it really doesn't apply. The characters have clear motivations: Howard's is maintain profit and safety, Pratt's is protection of animals (which leads into a very corny message), and Military Dude Stereotype's is to militarise the raptors. It's just that they're so boring, and have been done so many times before. Also, no offence to the kids (and I understand that having them there is to include kids in the audience) but they seem to have caught the stupid virus, and constantly cause danger and put their lives at risk. People in Jurassic World have the self-preservation of Star Trek redshirts.

Product Placement: This is almost a deal-breaker for someone like me. It's cheap, and in a film marketed to children (yes, there were many in the cinema with us) it's just downright amoral. I saw Mercedes Benz cars everywhere, an obvious Coca Cola pitch with Chris Pratt (which looked as though cut straight from a commercial), and Samsung products up the arse: such as the "Samsung Innovation Centre." It feels like a complete cop-out.

Scares: Move along.

CG: Not very convincing, somehow less so than the first film. Very low standard, though with Chris Pratt in there, I'm not surprised how better graphics were not included in the budget (even with the countless product tie-in deals).

Story: Stuff happens, plays it safe and predictably. Pretty terrible message: environment good, science has gone too far, blah blah blah.

Overall: I enjoyed the film, especially taking the piss out of it with a friend. It's just so appallingly bad that it's sickly enjoyable, like a sweet pain. I'm being charitable with a 2/10, and if you want a better action film, see Mad Max Fury Road. If you want a better children's film, watch Inside Out. This film's sure not to win any awards (lest the good kind) and will be forgotten very quickly.… Expand
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AIssawiJun 17, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know why they said this would ignore the existence of 2-3. It made sense that nobody would be dumb enough to mess with dinosaurs after they invaded the city and took over another island... Every single character except the doctor from the original film was completely overrun by stupidity. The characters are so dim that they easily would have tried to run the park after three previous disasters. No doubt the film had great scenes of dinosaurs wreaking havoc but the human stupidity was beyond unacceptable. Who designs a ride that allows guests to have complete freedom to roam wherever they please unsupervised? Why did the owner of the park blame his lead scientist for doing exactly what he was told to do? Why are carnivorous dinosaurs all of the sudden not attacking humans? Why did they tell us that the T-Rex was coming back and not include it more? After watching for 45-60 mins you basically guess the purpose of the original monster if you haven't done so before even watching. Why is the T-Rex not destroying everything? Once again, I loved all the dinosaur scenes just not so much the look at the cute little velociraptor scenes (entirely too many of them) I wasn't looking for a smart movie, just one with maybe the most basic common sense. This movie gets a half decent rating from this reviewer because of the dinosaurs. The humans all score less than .5/10. Whoever approved this script should be fired but likely will not be due to the films disappointing success.… Expand
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MrPouletJun 25, 2015
The story is pretty cheap : having unnecessary and uninteresting characters and plots.
The ''magic'' from the first movie is not here and makes it a poor follow up to the serie : lacking creativity.
Though, as a stand alone film, it isThe story is pretty cheap : having unnecessary and uninteresting characters and plots.
The ''magic'' from the first movie is not here and makes it a poor follow up to the serie : lacking creativity.
Though, as a stand alone film, it is entertaining at time and the acting is nice : especially from the lead actor.
Not a bad movie because it is quite fun, but as a ''Jurassic movie'' is it mediocre.… Expand
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VonLudewigJun 29, 2015
Hey this movie has CGI dinosaurs. It has Chris Pratt on a studio stage motorcycle with CGI dinosaurs
on a hunting party. It has Bryce Dallas Howard booking it full speed in high-heals. And it has the worst ending to an epic dino fightHey this movie has CGI dinosaurs. It has Chris Pratt on a studio stage motorcycle with CGI dinosaurs
on a hunting party. It has Bryce Dallas Howard booking it full speed in high-heals. And it has the worst ending to an epic dino fight ever! Seriously I want to see a movie about the big water dino!
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AingxJul 6, 2015
Action packed and made me jump more than a couple of times.

But I CANNOT get over the girl in high-heels running from a T-Rex. I get that this is movie about dinosaurs, but c'mon. What made it even worse is the fact the she blantanlyAction packed and made me jump more than a couple of times.

But I CANNOT get over the girl in high-heels running from a T-Rex. I get that this is movie about dinosaurs, but c'mon. What made it even worse is the fact the she blantanly defied the director and wore them even though he told her it was ridiculous.

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houa16Jul 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of the acting in this movie landed it a lower score, plus the flying dinosaurs attacking people part didnt really make too much sense. The scripts/storyline weren't really level with the visuals. However, the graphics were incredible and the battle scenes keeps you out of your seat!--especially the last fighting scene between the dinosaurs~~i really didn't expect the ending and it was so awesome. Overall, it's an action-packed movie, and worth your money at the big screens if you're all about seeing thrill.… Expand
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mcwalshJul 28, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The park is open, and with it comes a great and entertaining adventure, with Chris Pratt as the charismatic Owen, a velociraptor trainer, and Bryce Dallas-Howard as the always-busy Claire. Along with two child actors, Chris and Bryce face a huge danger, and it isn't the not-inspired Indominus Rex, who broke free from his cage and unleashed chaos on Jurassic World. The real danger here are the plot holes, the stupid moments and the visual effects, who seems incredibly dated when compared to the original Jurassic Park (yes, from '93).

With all that said, Jurassic World succeeds at being a good monster movie, and better than the horrible Jurassic Park III, while also paying an homage to the T-Rex. With nothing more to it, make a popcorn, drink your beverage and turn your brain off to enjoy the movie.… Expand
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RvwFromUpHereAug 8, 2015
What: Jurassic World ///

Who: Chris Pratt, the blind girl from The Village, and two really annoying children you would never go to a theme park with /// Where: The world's most dangerous amusement park /// When (can I watch again): 1What: Jurassic World ///

Who: Chris Pratt, the blind girl from The Village, and two really annoying children you would never go to a theme park with ///

Where: The world's most dangerous amusement park ///

When (can I watch again): 1 year before it's an enjoyable re watch ///

Why: For any fan of the franchise this movie will bring back tons of nostalgia; for people who don't like Jurassic Park, dinosaurs, or the extremely lovable Chris Pratt, go watch an Avenger.… Expand
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SquintyReviewsSep 18, 2015
Other then an epic boss battle and an earlier eating of park goers, this film was lackluster at best with one dimensional characters, and a "meh" on the special effects score.
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LEFTMAN67Feb 3, 2016
Jurassic World is a monster! it has a overall theme of "let's remember the old movies". Yes it does that, but also creates new moments only this series can give you with dinosaurs. The wow factor stays the same and Chris Pratt maybe a littleJurassic World is a monster! it has a overall theme of "let's remember the old movies". Yes it does that, but also creates new moments only this series can give you with dinosaurs. The wow factor stays the same and Chris Pratt maybe a little more serious than i wanted him to be at times ,but the story had him everywhere like he's some superhero. overall it had me sitting in my seat and wanting me not to leave it until the credits roll.… Expand
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OzzieVikingOct 8, 2015
The movie does seem slightly crappy at first, but it climaxes to a better ending than the 3rd one. But the storyline seems recycled, some love-happy kid and his annoying brother go to a park, the kid rebels and gets them both into trouble,The movie does seem slightly crappy at first, but it climaxes to a better ending than the 3rd one. But the storyline seems recycled, some love-happy kid and his annoying brother go to a park, the kid rebels and gets them both into trouble, some official has to save them and gets killed in the process and some low life goes to save them and succeeds and gets with the relative of the two. Where have I seen that before? But the movie is decent and watchable.… Expand
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DanielwWhiteNov 27, 2015
This movie is exactly what everyone thought it would be. Awesome graphics and animations of dinosaurs with huge explosions. Chris pratt does a great job but the story line has a lot of holes and is very vanilla.
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AWassermanDec 20, 2015
I am not a big fan of the Jurassic franchise so I had 0 expectations going into this movie. Maybe that's why the let down didn't bother me. The movie had it's moments of fun and had it's moments of boredom and rehash. There was not a singleI am not a big fan of the Jurassic franchise so I had 0 expectations going into this movie. Maybe that's why the let down didn't bother me. The movie had it's moments of fun and had it's moments of boredom and rehash. There was not a single likable character in this movie. I am sorry Chris Pratt fans, I didn't give a crap for his performance, it was fine but nothing special or notable. The plot and script could have used a ton of work, it was full of plot convinces just so the movie could happen. Count me out for the next Jurassic movie because we all know it's going to happen, but the next one, like this one, will be nothing more than a cash grab.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeDec 27, 2015
Although not better than the original Jurassic Park movie but better than the Lost World and III, Jurassic World will keep up the fun waiting for you.
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FilmClubMar 27, 2016
Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the franchise's first installment in 14 years.

Intensely self-conscious of its status as a cultural commodity even as it devotedly follows the requisite playbook forChris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the franchise's first installment in 14 years.

Intensely self-conscious of its status as a cultural commodity even as it devotedly follows the requisite playbook for mass-audience blockbuster fare, Jurassic World can reasonably lay claim to the No. 2 position among the four series entries, as it goes down quite a bit easier than the previous two sequels. The 14-year layoff since the last one may well have helped, in that the new film's perspective on antiseptic, theme park-style tourism and relentless commercialization, while hardly radical, plainly announces its makers' sense of humor about their own project's multifaceted mercantile motives. Although not terribly scary, and closer to PG than R in its frights and gore, Universal's big summer action release is sufficiently toothsome to make audiences everywhere happy for a return visit to a once-wild world that superficially looks as safe and domesticated as a Universal Studios tour.

The latest unlikely suspects to make the jump from quirky niche low-budget fare to big studio extravaganza filmmaking, director Colin Trevorrow and his screenwriting partner Derek Connolly in 2012 made the disarmingly offbeat and fringe-dwelling Safety Not Guaranteed, which scarcely looked like the kind of thing that would punch anyone's ticket for the cinematic planet occupied and significantly owned by Steven Spielberg. For this outing, at least, Trevorrow has sidelined slow-burn drollery in favor of the requisite five-speed transmission and booming speaker system. But while the scale and generic nature of this sort of franchise endeavor almost inevitably homogenizes a variable amount of a personal filmmaker's imprint, Trevorrow would seem to suggest that he has not irrevocably gone over to the other side but, rather, is testing some different waters for fun and profit.

It can also have only helped that the other screenwriters, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, had so smartly navigated a new approach to another recent sci-fi franchise about allegedly docile beasts gone wild with the new Planet of the Apes series. The first wise move was pretending that The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and Jurassic Park III (2001) never existed and that the world depicted here descends directly from Spielberg's 1993 adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel.

Despite the story's formulaic structure and the predictable nature of its cautionary stance on playing God, the old-fashioned Saturday matinee-like pleasures stemming from resourceful derring-do in the face of mighty odds retain an appeal — if done reasonably well — which is the case here. The action only occasionally rises to rousing, and the romance, such as it is, between the watered-down Indiana Jones type appealingly played by Pratt and the corporate mouthpiece less engagingly embodied by Howard, never gets off the ground. What's more, the two brothers are thinly drawn, with the older one in particular remaining off-putting for far too long behind his ever-present earphones.

Still, there's a certain low-key affability about Trevorrow's approach that marks him a likeable humanist rather than a director determined to hammer the viewer into submission, which unfortunately is what you feel with too many giant franchise projects such as this. This is, after all, a story about humankind's fallibility, hubris and inclination to bring destruction upon itself, and one at least feels little tremors of this awareness leaking out between the creatures' deafening stomps and roars.

On the whole, the film successfully steers clear of a significant CGI look and Michael Giacchino's score skillfully takes certain cues from John Williams' prior series work but develops a pronounced character of its own.

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Stargirl04May 15, 2016
A Great next chapter in the series. people clearly go to see the dinosaurs because other then that the storyline isn't anything new. decent acting, decent cast, awesome effects. however, predictable.
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BerCJun 3, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired world this would be.

What I Personally Liked About "Jurassic World":
I really enjoyed the performance of Bryce Dallas Howard. She's a consummate professional who gives us a fairly well rounded character and her interactions with Irrfan Khan (as Masrani) are priceless. Nick Robinson and Ty Simpkins are also very good younger actors who involve themselves with their roles instead of allowing themselves to be dragged along for the ride. We also get a small sense of wonder at the scope of the theme park through their eyes which we haven't really felt since Sam Neill and Laura Dern first stepped foot in the original park back in 1993. Another thing I really like is the fact that the makers of the film more honestly own up to the genetic differences between their engineered dinosaurs and the real deal from millions of years ago. A lovely summation delivered by BD Wong's character sees to that.

What I Personally Disliked About "Jurassic World":
In the first half hour of this film, the writers seem to repeat themselves in their dialogue far too often. The same exposition feels like it's given on five or six different occasions and that is just a boring way to introduce your characters and set up your future angles. The first film let scenarios develop naturally and this fourth installment of the franchise would have done well to learn from its originator. Also, what is with Chris Pratt all of a sudden. It seems like the guy came out of nowhere and is now the manufactured flavor of the decade. The mass market audience might eat him up but those who crave real acting skills will be left with hunger pangs. When his inevitable crash and burn from pretty boy front man happens, it is going to be painful to watch (think Shia LaBeouf). Something else that really took me out of the film was the unnecessarily over-the-top death of Katie McGrath's character Zara. Seriously, a more innocent role has never had a less deserving death than hers. Next time do the cinematic world a favor and kill off Pratt instead. Sadly, there are a few other over-the-top moments as well, but there is very little sustainable tension for a two-hour movie. There should be a constant threat to our leading men and women instead of just sporadic bursts of dino danger. It really undermines the urgency of their situation on the island. Finally, the Indominus Rex itself takes center stage on my list of personal dislikes. This thing looks like a reject from the 1998 "Godzilla" atrocity when compared to the other beasts in this movie. All the build-up in the world couldn't stop the creature who was supposed to be the film's star attraction from being a hokey gimmick that limits the suspense value of key sequences. When it first attacked the team carrying the non-lethal weaponry, it felt like a joke. You're supposed to make your audience scream in terror at an attack such as that one, not pee their pants from laughing so hard. The long-awaited cameo appearance from the Tyrannosaurus Rex at the finale of the film is an all-too brief blessing.

My Overall Impression of "Jurassic World":
Between Chris Pratt and the Indominus Rex, there's just too much cheese on my burger. It makes it hard to taste the meat and really, the meat is what you're paying for. This sequel is the slightest of notches beneath "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" in terms of its level of enjoyment. The filmmakers should have been aiming much higher than that.… Expand
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Aaron_WassermanJun 1, 2016
To start, I am not a Jurassic Park person, I saw the first movie years ago and meh it was ok. I had no expectations going into this movie, and it was meh as well. Pratt and Howard give decent performances and the visuals are nice, but a veryTo start, I am not a Jurassic Park person, I saw the first movie years ago and meh it was ok. I had no expectations going into this movie, and it was meh as well. Pratt and Howard give decent performances and the visuals are nice, but a very redundant story that doesn't warrant its existance… Expand
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Francisco123Jun 24, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you like dinosaurs, this is the movie for you. Once the action starts, it gets you pumped, and you feel genuinely terrified of the films main villian (Indominus Rex). It has some pretty good acting, and the humor is not forced or in your face. The ending is a great call back to original Jurassic Park fans, with the T-Rex, or Rexy. The final battle is intense and well done. Overall great film.… Expand
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Chriscorc876Apr 15, 2023
As a fan of the original Jurassic Park movies, I was both excited and apprehensive when I heard about the release of Jurassic World. However, after watching the film, I can confidently say that it was a thrilling and entertaining addition toAs a fan of the original Jurassic Park movies, I was both excited and apprehensive when I heard about the release of Jurassic World. However, after watching the film, I can confidently say that it was a thrilling and entertaining addition to the franchise.

One of the standout features of the movie was the visual effects. The dinosaurs were incredibly realistic and the action scenes were well choreographed, which made for an immersive and thrilling experience. The setting of the park itself was also impressive, with the attention to detail adding to the believability of the world.

The cast of the movie was also excellent. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard both gave strong performances and had good chemistry onscreen. The supporting cast also added to the film, with memorable characters such as the villainous Hoskins, played by Vincent D'Onofrio.

While the plot of the movie was somewhat predictable and formulaic, it still managed to keep me engaged throughout. The pacing was well done, with plenty of action interspersed with moments of humor and character development.

Overall, I would highly recommend Jurassic World to fans of the franchise and anyone looking for a thrilling, action-packed movie experience. While it may not reach the heights of the original Jurassic Park, it is still a worthy addition to the series and a fun ride for audiences of all ages.… Expand
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bubba5Jun 16, 2015
Nothing good to see here. A copy of the original movie with all the good parts removed and replaced with massive plot holes, terrible acting, annoying kids, product placement galore and dull dinosaurs.
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johnangelJun 12, 2015
It's bad when compared with any movie ever made.
The special effects were somewhat good and that's the high of the movie.
The script threw logic out the window.
The characters were hilarious bad.
The acting was awful.
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tjman09Jun 12, 2015
Jurassic World is an entertaining time at the theaters, that uses a
surprising amount of humor and depth to keep you interested. While
Jurassic World is not as good as the original, not even close, it is a good movie in it's own right. AsJurassic World is an entertaining time at the theaters, that uses a
surprising amount of humor and depth to keep you interested. While
Jurassic World is not as good as the original, not even close, it is a
good movie in it's own right. As to be expected the plot wasn't very
original, but take that with the grain of salt that going in you don't
expect too much originality. That being said while not very original,
the stakes in this film are higher than in the original, as the first
film dealt with 15 or so people on the island, this movie deals with
thousands. In the end I found the plot to have enough twists to keep me
interested, the movie had a surprising amount of humor (including a
hilarious Jimmy Fallon cameo), and an awesome climax.… Expand
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grimsfieldJun 14, 2015
Pretty disappointed with this movie. Story was terrible. Basically just took the same story from the first movie and slapped some new paint on it. (Seriously, same story, same characters.) The acting was sub par, and by the time I left toPretty disappointed with this movie. Story was terrible. Basically just took the same story from the first movie and slapped some new paint on it. (Seriously, same story, same characters.) The acting was sub par, and by the time I left to movie I couldn't decide if the movie was trying to be a heartwarming family film or gory dinosaur movie, because it wasn't doing either well.

Lowering score to 0 due to how many fake reviews there are on this site. I had initially given this movie a 5.… Expand
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gymnast394Jun 15, 2015
This was one of the worst movies I can remember seeing, to be completely honest. The dialogue was beyond cheesy, and only a few of the lines that were supposed to be funny were actually funny. There was product placement every 5 seconds,This was one of the worst movies I can remember seeing, to be completely honest. The dialogue was beyond cheesy, and only a few of the lines that were supposed to be funny were actually funny. There was product placement every 5 seconds, and much of the time it was very out-of-place, in-your-face and distracting from what was going on in the movie. There were lots of subplots that were started but then completely left hanging. The plot as a whole was just a jumbled mess of crap. Every character was very one-dimensional and poorly developed. I wouldn't say it was just the first story told again, but the things added were so poorly done it was appalling. I could tell pretty early on that it was going to be bad, but after about 45 minutes I wanted to leave the theater pretty badly.

I wasn't expecting a third sequel of JP to be that good, but this movie went leaps and bounds below what I would have expected.… Expand
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DQ_SlotkinsJun 12, 2015
Oh, I wanted more. Much, much more. And they just gave me this mess of movie. It's as dumbly made as the Night at the Museum movies, so if you liked those steaming piles ... you'll love this steaming pile.
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bigfoot6463Jun 13, 2015
Jurassic World sucks. 2/10 rating. Steven Spielberg you screwed up. You should have directed this movie. You should have put 3 to 4 of the main original cast members in this movie. Google why the original cast members WEREN'T ALOUD BACK INJurassic World sucks. 2/10 rating. Steven Spielberg you screwed up. You should have directed this movie. You should have put 3 to 4 of the main original cast members in this movie. Google why the original cast members WEREN'T ALOUD BACK IN THIS MOVIE. What were you thinking? I have the answer. You weren't thinking. Game over, unsalvageable. Unless you can pull a rabbit out of your as*! The trailers work better than the movie. Too many flaws to mention. But I will mention 1 or 2. Earliest trailers included Ed Hammonds funeral. Remember him. The one to have the dream of Jurassic Park. The AW of Jurassic Park was great. Which made " Jurassic Park " so special to us 22 years ago. Jurassic World killed this franchise. This was to be a family movie, yeah right. This is nothing even close to that. This movie is nothing more then at best a B rated blood bath horror flick. No feeling of family here to be seen, except for the two brothers bonding. Watch Jurassic Park 1, Then watch Jurassic World. Then tell me which one gave you a sense of dreams, brought a tear to your eye and gave you a sense of family morals. Jurassic World has not one of these important values to surface in our days now that what we need back so desperately in our lives today, except for the two brothers bonding. This is what a life long friend of mine had to say. 1st movie she has seen in 22 years. Keep that in mind. Nancy Kraft stated on Facebook.
Mabel and I went to see the Jurassic World last night and were thoroughly entertained, unlike my friend Mark, that would be me. We must have seen two different movies. Either that or I am just starved for cinematic amusement. I don't go to the movies that often but I was totally enthralled with the film. I loved the CGI effects and the story was... ok. Thumbs up from me. I mean seriously, it only needs a one word review... DINOSAURS! My Response: Well my friend Nancy, got two thing right. Starved for Cinematic Amusement. And CGI was good. Movie never picked up. Where is left off. Never gave time to care about the actors. There is nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree. The trailers work better than the movie. Too many flaws to mention. But I will mention 1 or 2. Earliest trailers included Ed Hammonds funeral. Remember him. The one to have the dream of Jurassic Park. The AW of Jurassic World is missing. Which made " Jurassic Park " so special to us 22 years ago. Jurassic World killed this franchise. This was to be a family movie, yeah right. This is nothing even close to that. This movie is nothing more then at best a B rated blood bath horror flick. No feeling of family here to be seen. Watch Jurassic Park 1. Then watch Jurassic World. Then tell me which one gave you a sense of dreams, brought a tear to your eye and gave you a sense of family morals. Jurassic World has not one of these important values to surface in our days now that what we need back so desperately in our lives today.… Expand
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tvnewsguidoJun 14, 2015
Clichés v. Dinosaurs

The first half of this movie is insulting to those viewers with even the lowest intelligence. Cliché characters - the clueless capitalist, the over-driven working gal, sinister guy from the military–industrial complexClichés v. Dinosaurs

The first half of this movie is insulting to those viewers with even the lowest intelligence. Cliché characters - the clueless capitalist, the over-driven working gal, sinister guy from the military–industrial complex and smartest guy to whom no one listens - are running an amusement park with dinosaurs.

Throw in the "working gal's" nephews (because god knows she works too hard to have her own kids) and you got the first hour of the film. These folks are such cardboard cutouts, so recognizable to general audiences, they could have skipped all the set up and just started the film an hour into the story.

The bits that come after the hour mark are fun and exactly what we all go to summer blockbusters to see. The last half of the film succeeds wildly but isn't worth the price of admission. Just wait and download it or get it on DVD.

Start it at the 1 hour or 1:05 mark for a nice bit of mindless entertainment.… Expand
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Jess_HillJul 12, 2015
A really enjoyable and thrilling film which is a worthy successor to the original masterpiece. Fast paced, fun action sequences were peppered with just enough gore to envoke those same feelings of heart stopping horror/thrill experienced inA really enjoyable and thrilling film which is a worthy successor to the original masterpiece. Fast paced, fun action sequences were peppered with just enough gore to envoke those same feelings of heart stopping horror/thrill experienced in the first film. The CGI was generally good, though not brilliant, and the set design and cinematography were fantastic. The dialogue was witty and somewhat self-aware, which added a nice balance of humour to the film, and the performances were great from all cast members. The storyline was borderline ridiculous, but then, it wouldn't be a Jurassic Park movie if it wasn't. Well worth seeing on the big screen, this was a fantastic experience. 8.13/10… Expand
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JohnKristoferJun 12, 2015
Jurassic World might not be the classic Jurassic Park but it is much better than the Lost world and the third Jurassic Park.The movie might be forgettable but the first time you watch it it is a fun and a enjoyable thrill It's more of aJurassic World might not be the classic Jurassic Park but it is much better than the Lost world and the third Jurassic Park.The movie might be forgettable but the first time you watch it it is a fun and a enjoyable thrill It's more of a monster movie.It is not the same to the classic but again gives something good to revive the franchise.There is still bad things about the movie one of which is the kids who is somewhat annoying while the adults are superior and interesting.The movie uses so many CGI but ends up stunning and beautiful.Jurassic World is fun and made the franchise revive but still can't defeat it's Original.… Expand
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CanisrahJun 13, 2015
Not a bad film - bit of fun. Not as good as the original in my view - but at least it has a decent male hero which is increasingly rare nowadays.

There's a bit of social programming in there - conditioning kids to believe in theNot a bad film - bit of fun. Not as good as the original in my view - but at least it has a decent male hero which is increasingly rare nowadays.

There's a bit of social programming in there - conditioning kids to believe in the inevitability of divorce - but on the whole, there's a lot of spectacle to be had and Chris Pratt has a little Harrison Ford about him which is great to watch.… Expand
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NerdConsultantJun 12, 2015
Jurassic World is very surprising, I was expecting this film to be an absolute train wreck, but it’s actually turned out to be a rather enjoyable film and I think I will be re-visiting this one more than The Lost World or Jurassic Park 3.Jurassic World is very surprising, I was expecting this film to be an absolute train wreck, but it’s actually turned out to be a rather enjoyable film and I think I will be re-visiting this one more than The Lost World or Jurassic Park 3. The effects may be a slight down grade, but the plot is actually half way decent, there are actually some good performances, especially Chris Pratt and while it can get a bit convoluted at times, it’s not actually that bad. This has been an excellent kick off to the summer season and gives hope for future films. It’s not perfect by any means, but I would say if you enjoyed the first film, you will enjoy this one as well. The film is slightly open ended, suggesting there may be a 5th one on the horizon, to which I say NO, quit while you are ahead!… Expand
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ReubenIsAGodJun 20, 2015
Yea it was pretty good. Although did anybody just sit there, space out, and was like HOW THE **** DO YOU SURVIVE ALL THIS **** IN HIGH HEELS. Holy **** it irritated me, and that goddamn white dress, JESUS CHRIST how did you not ****ing die.
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Gamed2longJun 14, 2015
There are moments of greatness in the new Jurassic Park film (Why its "Jurassic World" now is never explained). The problem is, they are just moments of greatness, in what is otherwise a mediocre film. Part of the film feels like a do-over ofThere are moments of greatness in the new Jurassic Park film (Why its "Jurassic World" now is never explained). The problem is, they are just moments of greatness, in what is otherwise a mediocre film. Part of the film feels like a do-over of something that has been done before. Which wouldn't be so bad if they'd committed to it. The characters are all less likable than previous installments. The dinosaurs are less scary too somehow. I know they obscured most of the gore for the rating. But its more than that. They can make a CG dinosaur more accurate and dynamic than anything 15 years ago. And then they move wrong. Too fluid, not enough like the animals they are based on or the established dinosaurs of previous films. There is this whole dinosaur behavior thing which didn't really work. They were too human in some instances, and then too "dumb animal" in other instances. They didn't show any "battle damage" either Sometimes the CG use breaks immersion too.
Considering the first film got 1 free pass (The Trex showing up quietly and saving them), this film easily needs 3 or 4.
The score of this film was off. (You don't notice when a score is "ON" but I noticed this score) And a fair number of dinosaur noises sounded two dimensional. They didn't have enough of a range really.
If I had to rank the Jurassic Park films, this one might tie with JP3. Or be a bit worse.… Expand
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ReelViewsJun 14, 2015
It has been 22 years since Jurassic Park ushered in the modern age of computer generated imagery, becoming the first motion picture to use the then-cutting edge special effects technology to astound and amaze us. Director Steven SpielbergIt has been 22 years since Jurassic Park ushered in the modern age of computer generated imagery, becoming the first motion picture to use the then-cutting edge special effects technology to astound and amaze us. Director Steven Spielberg allowed us to believe that dinosaurs were real. Repetition made the second Jurassic Park installment, 1997's The Lost World, a step down and Universal's decision to cut the budget for the third movie, 2001's Jurassic Park III, seemingly put an end to the saga. However, after a 14-year gap, the T-Rexes, velociraptors, and their ilk are back. With Spielberg executive producing and Colin Trevorrow behind the lens, it's time to again return to a universe where amber-encased prehistoric mosquitoes have made it possible for extinct creatures to roam.

Jurassic World features only one returning character from the original trilogy - BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu - but that's not a drawback. All the necessary types are in place: Chris Pratt's Owen and Bryce Dallas Howard's Claire fill the heroic roles, Ty Simpkins' Gray and Nick Robinson's Zach are the annoying kids, Irrfan Khan is John Hammond's successor, and Vincent D'Onofrio is the unappealing military-type with his own agenda. Really, though, the Jurassic Park movies have never been about the human beings, be they Sam Neill's Alan Grant or Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcom. They have been about the dinosaurs. Jurassic World features plenty of call-backs to Jurassic Park (including, I assume, the same T-Rex) but there are no cameos for Neill or Goldblum.

This is the best of the Jurassic Park sequels and does a better job than episodes #2 and #3 in recreating the "feel" of the original. It starts by giving us some time to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of a fully working dinosaur amusement park - bigger than anything Hammond envisioned. Clearly, no expense has been spared. The tragedies of the original Jurassic Park are long past, buried and forgotten with the skeleton of the visitor center. The new version has been open for a decade - long enough that there are concerns about attendance waning. Dinosaurs are no longer enough. Customers want something bigger and meaner.

Despite having a slim resume (the quirky indie Safety Not Guaranteed), Trevorrow handles Jurassic World like a pro. He hits all the right notes, giving the two-dimensional characters as much heft as they deserve (which isn't much) and handling the action sequences like a seasoned veteran of Hollywood tent pole features. He references countless other monster movies, including obvious ones like King Kong and Godzilla and less evident choices like The Birds and (especially) Aliens. His style is part Spielberg/part Cameron.

Composer Michael Giacchino recognizes the importance of embracing John Williams' iconic themes rather than jettisoning them (as was done in Man of Steel). Guacchino gives us not only full orchestral renditions of the most noteworthy music but more subdued interpretations when those are appropriate. The dino-effects, both CGI and animatronic, are superior to those in the earlier Jurassic Park movies but that's not surprising considering how much things have advanced over the years. The 3-D is an utter and complete waste and is best avoided. It exists only because of the Hollywood mindset that all summer blockbusters must be released in 3-D to be considered legitimate.

Jurassic World leaves open the door for future installments but, while this is an enjoyable popcorn experience, it works best as a stand-alone follow-up. Trevorrow and his co-screenwriters deserve credit for milking two more worthwhile hours out of the Jurassic Park idea but there's nowhere else for the concept to go. It's played out. Another sequel would be folly. That's a future consideration, however (likely to be determined exclusively by $$). For now, there's only Jurassic World, which has taken the fossilized remains of a beloved franchise and given it a new life than many doubtlessly thought impossible.… Expand
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Curiousgeorge24Jun 16, 2015
If someone were trying to make an unapologetic spoof of action films, which exaggerated all the clichés and tropes of the genre, removed all traces of originality, picked some of the stuffiest actors and gave them some of the worst direction,If someone were trying to make an unapologetic spoof of action films, which exaggerated all the clichés and tropes of the genre, removed all traces of originality, picked some of the stuffiest actors and gave them some of the worst direction, pacing and dialogue then you would have Jurassic World. It force feeds you the nostalgia from the first film in hopes that the goosebumps you get from hearing John William's will make you forget that this film has some of the worst acting, story and lacks even an iota of authenticity. I've never walked out of a film hating the people responsible for making it. It's a movie made by people who have no love of movies for the audience responsible for there being a Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 and Transformers 4. You’re better of trying heroin than paying to watch Jurassic World.… Expand
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ozymandias79Jun 16, 2015
This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Script, directing, acting - all bad. The CGI dinosaurs were better actors. I had no interest in the movie after about 20 mins and could have easily walked out. LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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leandrosrdsJun 18, 2015
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SpezzJun 16, 2015
Maybe not the film that people wait for, but ehy, dinosaurs. Really good dinosaurs. A better film then the 2 sequels of JP original movie. Not a great story, but a great start for a new trilogy.. and Awww, our old T-Rex *_*
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Chazd3Jun 15, 2015
For context, I'm 65 and the original Jurassic Park/series was 20 yrs ago and I was a full fledged adult. It was awesome for me and my kids then, and I see no reason why this updated clone would not generate the same adrenalin for all. Note; IFor context, I'm 65 and the original Jurassic Park/series was 20 yrs ago and I was a full fledged adult. It was awesome for me and my kids then, and I see no reason why this updated clone would not generate the same adrenalin for all. Note; I attended a 3D version of this classic re-invigoration and it was spectacular in that venue!… Expand
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gab19Jun 20, 2015
Not as good as the first Jurassic park, still the best sequel of them all. Awesome action sequences and chris pratt did a really good job as the lead role, very likable character .My only complaint about the film is the over use of cgi wishNot as good as the first Jurassic park, still the best sequel of them all. Awesome action sequences and chris pratt did a really good job as the lead role, very likable character .My only complaint about the film is the over use of cgi wish there was more practical effects even though the cgi is spectacular. Last 30 min was worth the wait for 12 years, if you enjoyed the other Jurassic movies you will defiantly love this one.… Expand
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twall3Jun 16, 2015
One man's opinion - in some ways it's better than the original. Highly entertaining. Good pacing - not afraid to slow down for moments, but as the film progressed, action scenes increased in frequency. Considering it was the fourth movieOne man's opinion - in some ways it's better than the original. Highly entertaining. Good pacing - not afraid to slow down for moments, but as the film progressed, action scenes increased in frequency. Considering it was the fourth movie featuring dinosaurs, it still maintained the wonder of these great creatures. It was a monster movie in the sense that many people got chomped or stepped on or knocked into trees. Nice touch of growing romance btwn main characters. The brothers seemed like realistic teens. There were a few dislikable characters to root against. And yes there were several visual references to the first 3 movies. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would. One man's opinion.… Expand
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jwt7000Aug 11, 2015
This movie is a great comeback for a series reboot of dinosaurs, but not as great as the first Jurassic Park. The dinosaurs just got more realistic than ever and it looked far better in 3D when they pop up outside the screen. But the story,This movie is a great comeback for a series reboot of dinosaurs, but not as great as the first Jurassic Park. The dinosaurs just got more realistic than ever and it looked far better in 3D when they pop up outside the screen. But the story, screenplay, producing and scheming for the movie took way too long to get it done. It wasn't perfect, but at least it wowed some audiences.… Expand
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Bruce722Jul 4, 2015
Jurassic World was a great way to reinvigorate this film franchise. The first two were incredible but the third film left a sour taste in most people's mouths so this movie had a lot on its plate. If it flopped it would've certainly been theJurassic World was a great way to reinvigorate this film franchise. The first two were incredible but the third film left a sour taste in most people's mouths so this movie had a lot on its plate. If it flopped it would've certainly been the end to this franchise for a long time until years down the road Hollywood gave it the inevitable remake treatment. However, if it succeeded in delivering a quality product that fans would enjoy, the sky was the limit. Well, lucky for us fans, it delivered a really good film. With regards to the cast, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard do a great job as the male and female lead counterparts; Vincent D'Onofrio once again takes the role of the villain and he does so masterfully; Jake Johnson provides great comedic relief throughout the film (maybe too frequently to be honest); to be frank, the only weak part of the cast were the two child leads. In what has become an unfortunate cliche in this franchise, children were given too large of a role and they couldn't deliver the necessary emotions. The first film got lucky there... more often than not, banking a large portion of your film on the capabilities of child actors is a mistake. Thankfully this was not a movie entirely reliant on acting so it wasn't a grave error but trying to emulate the magic of the first definitely hurt the movie a bit. The film also failed to deliver quite the same edge-of-your-seat thriller experience that the first two did. A lot of that had to do with any sense of unknown being eliminated almost immediately. In the first movies, you rarely caught a glimpse of the "villains" (T-Rex or the Raptors) during the build-up of the suspense. This helped create a certain tension that really captured you. This movie doesn't manage to do that at all. Instead, Jurassic World is an action movie that has dinosaurs, humor, and solid acting. Essentially it felt like a 21st century superhero movie but instead of Iron-Man or Captain America it had Velociraptors and an Indominus Rex. The problem is, it shouldn't be that type of movie at all. Nonetheless, the action, the nods to the original film (which was probably my favorite part of the movie), and the dinosaurs devouring people makes this worth the price of entry. Just don't go in expecting it to building on the originals.… Expand
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chugheadJun 21, 2015
A whole lot of hype and hot air. It may be good for a younger generation of Jurassic fans but this was all about fluff to monopolize of a remake. Chris Pratt was held back from cutting loose as a freestyle performer. They gave him a makeover,A whole lot of hype and hot air. It may be good for a younger generation of Jurassic fans but this was all about fluff to monopolize of a remake. Chris Pratt was held back from cutting loose as a freestyle performer. They gave him a makeover, turning him away from goofball into mild hilarity. The dinosaurs were extras.… Expand
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iholland95Jul 12, 2015
This movie was truly incredible. I saw the original Jurassic park and it was OK. This one was SO MUCH better. Bryce Dallas Howard was incredible. I highly recommend this movie.
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foxgroveJun 14, 2015
After not enjoying the first 2 instalments of this franchise and then having deliberately skipped Jurassic Park 3, I returned to this juggernaut of a series against my instinctive better judgement only to conclude that you should always trustAfter not enjoying the first 2 instalments of this franchise and then having deliberately skipped Jurassic Park 3, I returned to this juggernaut of a series against my instinctive better judgement only to conclude that you should always trust your instincts. Predictably this is more of the same. A barely serviceable screenplay merely there in order to deliver outstanding visual effects. One tends to forgive a lot of the risible dialogue spouting from the mouth of a one dimensional Bryce Dallas Howard as soon as the exciting encounters with the hybrid Indominus Rex gets underway. In fact despite everything else that is wrong with this film there can be no question that the scenes involving the dinosaurs are on the money and trump anything the previous films achieved.
Chris Pratt, a good looking and charismatic lead, is not being used to best advantage in movies at the moment what with this and the abysmally over rated ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. An unrecognizable Vincent D’Onofrio, carrying a few extra pounds, plays the obligatory bad guy without generating any spark of interest and Bryce Dallas Howard is just impossible. Her character is broadly played as if stupidity were an art form. She sets women’s roles back years, maybe even to the age of the dinosaur. It’s also amusing to ponder the continuity problems involving her shoes. High heels one moment. Flats the next!
Production values are impressive, especially the cinematography in the climatic night time scenes, and the sound is always effective in these loud big budget productions. The music is a bit derivative of other movies. The quieter scenes are reminiscent of John Williams work for ‘The Towering Inferno’ and at its noisiest the score is just that, a lot of bombastic noise. At 124 minutes the film more than outstays its welcome, but not before tantalising us with the promise of another, yes another, sequel. Unlike the dinosaurs, though, I really do relish the prospect of this franchise becoming extinct.… Expand
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TrilobiteGJun 14, 2015
This is the monster movie we've all been waiting for, but not the Jurassic park movie we expected. So what makes this film better than JP3 and The Lost World? The Characters are likeable, the action is phenomenal (I-Rex in particular) and theThis is the monster movie we've all been waiting for, but not the Jurassic park movie we expected. So what makes this film better than JP3 and The Lost World? The Characters are likeable, the action is phenomenal (I-Rex in particular) and the threat of the dinosaurs feels really intense (contrast to JP3 where the dinosaurs are not very intense). However, the dialogue in this movie is SOOOOOO FORCED!!! Some of the cheesiest dialogue I've ever seen in circumstances where it is just stupid to say that. There are also a couple action sequences forced for effect which is disappointing. That being said, this movie triumphs over the other sequels and is a fantastic thrill ride 60% of the time.… Expand
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wadisplaceJul 6, 2015
Most of the time Meta Critic is correct on it's scoring of a movie. This time it is Dead Wrong!!! I saw Jurassic World (In Real 3D) Twice. I went myself, then I took my daughter. It may have been the 3D...3D always makes films lookMost of the time Meta Critic is correct on it's scoring of a movie. This time it is Dead Wrong!!! I saw Jurassic World (In Real 3D) Twice. I went myself, then I took my daughter. It may have been the 3D...3D always makes films look better. But I thought the movie was Outstanding! It is a great action/ Sci-fi Movie. (See it in 3D)… Expand
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paulraisedFeb 3, 2019
The plot, the behavior of the characters, the setting, it's all just plain stupid. By the 2nd half the movie turns unwatchable. The entire premise of the movie is retarded. HISHE made a better movie than this. It's preposterous this got a sequel.
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EannsuJul 17, 2015
I loved this movie! I know with there already being 3 other Jurassic movies, I knew what would kind of happen. I knew there would be dinosaurs and people would probably die in it but still it was a great movie. I loved Chris Pratt. I justI loved this movie! I know with there already being 3 other Jurassic movies, I knew what would kind of happen. I knew there would be dinosaurs and people would probably die in it but still it was a great movie. I loved Chris Pratt. I just loved this whole movie! It might actually be my favorite out of all four! Can't wait for it to come out on DVD!!… Expand
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McGillotineJun 29, 2015
Lack of character arks check, family issues check, despicable child actors check but its okay we have dinosaurs. Loud more than anything, Jurassic park strikes out with the third sequel in the the Jurassic park franchise serving as more of aLack of character arks check, family issues check, despicable child actors check but its okay we have dinosaurs. Loud more than anything, Jurassic park strikes out with the third sequel in the the Jurassic park franchise serving as more of a satire of the original rather than a respectful follow up. Movie goers will suddenly find the lost world didn't seem as bad as you look in shame upon the big screen, but hey what else can you expect from a "summer blockbuster" or in my geographical location "winter blockbuster" other than load noises and expensive CGI, surely not interesting characters or a plot pulled out of someones ass, of course not. With the little things to look forward to being the occasional nod to the original film and the great performance of Chris Prat. There is no better way then to describe this film than in the words of Shakespeare as a film full of "sound and fury signifying nothing"… Expand
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TyrannWrightJun 19, 2015
Jurassic World is the best sequel in the most exciting franchise of the film industry. Characters are likable, the dinosaurs feel so new and life-like compared to the previous films, and the music is so well done. Those who criticize the filmJurassic World is the best sequel in the most exciting franchise of the film industry. Characters are likable, the dinosaurs feel so new and life-like compared to the previous films, and the music is so well done. Those who criticize the film for being terrible is just pathetic. They don't understand a Jurassic film as I do, being a Jurassic fan myself. I recommend movie-goers, kids that love dinosaurs, and fans of the films to see this amazing film.… Expand
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LDACJun 25, 2015
To be honest I wasn't expecting a movie that would save the franchise as a great Dinosaur movie series. But when I saw it I was so into it and exited that I almost forgot about the last two movies and just moved on to a new and great JurassicTo be honest I wasn't expecting a movie that would save the franchise as a great Dinosaur movie series. But when I saw it I was so into it and exited that I almost forgot about the last two movies and just moved on to a new and great Jurassic Park series.… Expand
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SzenJul 2, 2015
Filled with nostalgia, great visuals and a fine performance from Chris Pratt, Jurassic World is satisfying sequel, without adding anything new to the franchise.
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OliviokaJul 14, 2015
Superb film - action packed from the start. Good links to the old films throughout. Very enjoyable!!! I think they should keep producing these amazing Dinosaur films!
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