Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the highly-anticipated sequel/continuation of the Jurassic Park series stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt. Built on the site of the original park, Jurassic World is a highly popular theme park and luxury resort that attracts visitors from around the world to gaze at many different species of dinosaurs brought back from extinction. The park's administration, however, is under constant pressure to innovate to continue attracting crowds, who grow increasingly unaffected by the sight of dinosaurs. The operations manager, Claire Dearing (Howard) spearheads the creation of a genetically modified dinosaur, the Indominus rex, more stealthy and powerful than any other dinosaur before it. When the animal escapes its enclosure and goes on a killing spree, it threatens not only the existence of the park, but the lives of every living creature and person on the island. Claire summons the help of trainer Owen (Pratt) to somehow stop the beast, all while trying to protect her two nephews, Zach and Gray (Nick Robinson and Ty Simpkins, respectively), who came to the park to visit her. I had high expectations for this film in terms of the quality of its science fiction, seeing that it has had one of the most successful box office runs ever. While the CGI is indeed dazzling, the film fails on too many other levels. In addition to some outrageously deep plot holes, some glaring details almost insult one's intelligence (without trying to be too specific: you mean to tell me that, after spending the entire day navigating through the jungle and engaging in a life-or-death race with a T-Rex, Claire NEVER takes off her heels?!). To me, the impressive dinosaurs could not redeem this film, which I found lacking in creative storytelling effort.
Should you see it: If you like CGI
Grade: C
