What Kind Of Dinosaur Did They Cook Up In That Lab?: Jurassic World
After watching the previous trilogy of Jurassic Park movies, this choice was obvious. Jurassic World, while brand-spankin'-new, was sure to just to be another portion to the Jurassic (Park/World/whatever) franchise.
Yeah, you know what I'm saying.
So as I alluded to, this is VERY heavily reliant on following the legacy of the original trilogy from the 1990's. The film begins with focusing on a family. The two sons are taken to an airport, board a plane, and are sent to visit their aunt. Their aunt happens to also be a high ranking employee at Jurassic World. Jurassic World, set on the same island as the original Park, is a slightly declining park. While beautiful, and obviously surpassing the original dream, park visitation numbers are declining. This is the catalyst for the decisions that lead to the rest of the movie. By this point, however, management has made significant strides in animal husbandry, which is where motorcyclingChris Pratt Owen comes in. He's seemingly in charge of the (thankfully) small pack of raptors, which he handles quite well.
However, to keep public interest, the lab employees have been tasked with making a new attraction. This new attraction, coupled with other oversights (or indiscretions, take your pick) take us on a new, wildly prehistoricshitshow ride.
For those who have yet to see the movie, keep reading if you want spoilers. If you want to be kept in the dark until you see it, stop reading, because after this paragraph there will be SO MANY SPOILERS.
The movie, I'll admit, was beautiful. Time has been kind to the visual aspect of the Jurassic movies. Well, sort of. There are disappointments, if I'm being truthful. There are points where the dinosaurs seem to have no weight. While they are massive, and are obviously supposed to weigh tonnes, sometimes the physics seem off. While some scenes need a *BOOM* they get a flimsy *thud*. It's sad. The dinosaurs in the original trilogy, while nearly two decades old, seem to be more lifelike than the "cutting edge" dinos of today.
My sentiments exactly.
If we look back at my original post about the original Jurassic trilogy, my conclusion regarding the first movie was relatively spot on. The acting is good (a little cheesy at some points), and the score is AMAZING (thank you to the original).
At the same time, it also inherits the flaws of the other stories. The science is terrible. Some people are terribly and obviously misled about their thoughts on "what's for the best". Children are put in ridiculous danger. There's a ludicrous romance between colleagues that will never work in the long term. Also, half of all safety precautions that would have been installed in the real world are not ever considered.
And while we're on the subject, let's take a look at the dino they created for the movie. It's part raptor, part unknown carnivore, part tree frog, part cuttlefish, and huge. Not to mention smart. It has insane camouflage capabilities, can plan, strategize, and kills for fun. Not to mention it's made by the same mad scientist that worked at the original park (looking at you, B.D. Wong)! It's unfeasible. Not to mention 100% unrealistic. Just about as unrealistic as the final dino showdown.
Shut it, Dr Sassypants.
Something I will say, however, it that the film stayed true to its roots. It was not unlike the rest of the Jurassic franchise. The raptors were a threat, children were put in danger (involving a predator and glass on a vehicle), and dinosaurs from the other films were referenced, among dozens of other references.
Seriously, they're EVERYWHERE. It's like a treasure hunt.
But in my mind, this is the saving grace of this movie. The nostalgia associated with Jurassic Park and the feeling/references in this movie are too strong to ignore.
So while the movie may not have been the movie many have hoped for, it may be good enough for those who were raised with the originals' inner child to think...
Yeah, you know what I'm saying.
So as I alluded to, this is VERY heavily reliant on following the legacy of the original trilogy from the 1990's. The film begins with focusing on a family. The two sons are taken to an airport, board a plane, and are sent to visit their aunt. Their aunt happens to also be a high ranking employee at Jurassic World. Jurassic World, set on the same island as the original Park, is a slightly declining park. While beautiful, and obviously surpassing the original dream, park visitation numbers are declining. This is the catalyst for the decisions that lead to the rest of the movie. By this point, however, management has made significant strides in animal husbandry, which is where motorcycling
However, to keep public interest, the lab employees have been tasked with making a new attraction. This new attraction, coupled with other oversights (or indiscretions, take your pick) take us on a new, wildly prehistoric
For those who have yet to see the movie, keep reading if you want spoilers. If you want to be kept in the dark until you see it, stop reading, because after this paragraph there will be SO MANY SPOILERS.
The movie, I'll admit, was beautiful. Time has been kind to the visual aspect of the Jurassic movies. Well, sort of. There are disappointments, if I'm being truthful. There are points where the dinosaurs seem to have no weight. While they are massive, and are obviously supposed to weigh tonnes, sometimes the physics seem off. While some scenes need a *BOOM* they get a flimsy *thud*. It's sad. The dinosaurs in the original trilogy, while nearly two decades old, seem to be more lifelike than the "cutting edge" dinos of today.
My sentiments exactly.
If we look back at my original post about the original Jurassic trilogy, my conclusion regarding the first movie was relatively spot on. The acting is good (a little cheesy at some points), and the score is AMAZING (thank you to the original).
And while we're on the subject, let's take a look at the dino they created for the movie. It's part raptor, part unknown carnivore, part tree frog, part cuttlefish, and huge. Not to mention smart. It has insane camouflage capabilities, can plan, strategize, and kills for fun. Not to mention it's made by the same mad scientist that worked at the original park (looking at you, B.D. Wong)! It's unfeasible. Not to mention 100% unrealistic. Just about as unrealistic as the final dino showdown.
Shut it, Dr Sassypants.
Something I will say, however, it that the film stayed true to its roots. It was not unlike the rest of the Jurassic franchise. The raptors were a threat, children were put in danger (involving a predator and glass on a vehicle), and dinosaurs from the other films were referenced, among dozens of other references.
Seriously, they're EVERYWHERE. It's like a treasure hunt.
But in my mind, this is the saving grace of this movie. The nostalgia associated with Jurassic Park and the feeling/references in this movie are too strong to ignore.
So while the movie may not have been the movie many have hoped for, it may be good enough for those who were raised with the originals' inner child to think...
"DINOSAURS!"
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