Jurassic World
Think back to the first time you saw Jurassic Park. Think of the wonder of seeing the dinosaurs on screen. Think of the tension you felt when they got loose. And think of the thrill of the whole experience. All these elements have been redesigned, revamped, and repackaged for your viewing pleasure in Jurassic World. It feels very much like a Jurassic Park movie. And it delivers.
The original theme from Jurassic Park is withheld from all the trailers and ads for Jurassic World. This is a very intelligent move. When the original theme played in Jurassic World I was sucked right in. It's a cheap trick but, oh boy, does it work.
The whole movie treads very familiar ground. There are many plot points in common with the original Jurassic Park. Maybe even most of the plot points. But they all feel fresh and completely viable today, on June 12, 2015. Part of this must be attributed to the cast which includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan, and Vincent D'Onofrio. All did well, but combine this performance in a leading role with last year's Guardians of the Galaxy (the role that skyrocketed Chris Pratt to fame last August) and Chris Pratt is here to stay. This movie sets in stone his A-List status.
The wonder of the original so perfectly blended with the horror of escaped dinosaurs, I think, is the balance that made it work so well. That balance was missing from The Lost World and Jurassic Park III, but makes a great return in Jurassic World. I had almost forgotten movies could make me feel this way. It's a total thrill ride.
Big Shot Critic
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