Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Reviews

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An average movie

Posted : 5 years, 10 months ago on 23 June 2018 08:03

Since Nick, my step-son, was really eager to check this flick, we went to see it in the movie theater when it was released. To be honest, I have to admit that it did turn out to be slightly better than I expected. Indeed, what bother me the most with the previous installment was that it was just too similar to the first 'Jurassic Park' and this sequel was at least slightly more original. Still, even though the makers might claim that it was something completely new, I still had a feeling of 'déjà vu' as they used many ideas and elements of 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' which is still by far the weakest installment in this franchise (I might check it out again at some point though). Anyway, I still have to admit that the whole thing was really spectacular and the impressive evolution in CGI technology allowed the makers to provide even more awesome dinosaurs than ever before. Concerning Chris Pratt, the guy was once again really entertaining and, this time around, they tried to develop Bryce Dallas Howard's character which wasn't a bad idea but I can't remember that she was such a fan of the dinosaurs in the previous installment. To be honest, all the other characters were barelly developed and rather boring. Anyway, to conclude, even if it was nothing really amazing, it was still a decent blockbuster though and I think it is worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

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"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018)

Posted : 5 years, 10 months ago on 15 June 2018 08:47

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.

This review will be slightly longer than usual, because the Jurassic Park franchise is so special to me.

When I first saw Jurassic World, I thought it was merely an overwhelming disappointment after a fourteen-year wait – the biggest letdown of my entire life – but watching it again recently, I find it legitimately irritates me. Now that the sequel is out, I have to stop kidding myself. I hate the Jurassic World movies! I hate them!

All the same problems I have with its predecessor are still present here. The characters are just as annoying, and the CGI is every bit as unappealing. The dinosaurs don't look alive; I just feel like I'm watching a video game. Although, thankfully, there are more noticeable instances of practical effects. My favourite scene is when they're extracting the T-rex's blood, if only because it was really there in front of the camera.

But what makes this sequel so much more unbearable is the abundant, blatant stupidity. The premise is insipid and a full-on retread of The Lost World: environmentalism (misguided, if you ask me) versus capitalism. The villains are straight-up cartoonishly evil, and the characters make some monumentally idiotic decisions; the ending in particular is nothing short of rage-inducing.

It also bothers me how they keep claiming the Isla Nublar dinosaurs are the last of their kind. What the hell happened to Isla Sorna? A quote from The Lost World is directly referenced in this movie, so clearly Site B does exist.

There are a few blindingly obvious homages to the first movie, which are just plain embarrassing.

Sadly, my wish for feathered dinosaurs still wasn't granted. They'd better be a plot point in Jurassic World 3, otherwise I'm giving up on this series completely.

Long story short, I really didn't like this movie. I used to think Jurassic Park III was the worst of the bunch, but I'd even take that train wreck over this banal and uninspired waste!

My rating: 35%

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