If you are thinking that Jurassic World Rebirth will be a fresh start for this epic franchise, then just wait. The name of this movie is “Rebirth” and the content gives the déjà vu feeling of the old lost world. Let’s dive into this Jurassic World Rebirth review and see why it feels more like a remix than a rebirth.
The Dino DNA Obsession Continues
“If we get this DNA, millions of lives are saved.”
This line tells in the beginning of the movie itself in which direction the story is going, yes the same old corporate greed direction. Whether it’s InGen, Biosyn, or any other shady pharmaceutical company, everyone wants to profit from DNA these days. The plot of Jurassic World Rebirth also follows the same greed-driven narrative.
Once again, Universal makes a movie where the company uses dinosaurs to recover a big investment. And the irony is that this movie itself is doing the same, a last push to cash in on the franchise.
Star Power That Barely Saves It
Now let’s talk about those two actors who put some life into the movie – Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. Yaar, honestly, if these two want to wear beige sweaters and read their phonebooks in cloudy weather, I’d still watch them. In Jurassic World Rebirth, Scarlett plays Zora Bennett – a covert ops specialist – and Mahershala is Duncan Concaid – her trusted mercenary buddy.
When these two are on screen, there is a bit of excitement in the movie. Their chemistry, their acting, their presence… everything is solid. If anything makes Jurassic World Rebirth watchable, it is this duo.
Gareth Edwards Starts Strong… just the start.
The selection of director Gareth Edwards initially seemed like it could be a game-changer. The man has worked on Godzilla and Rogue One and knows scale and spectacle. The opening scenes have a B-movie horror vibe, especially when the iconic Jurassic Park logo comes on screen with a creepy old-school Universal monster movie score.
Some scenes are genuinely exciting. For example, when Rupert Friend’s shady executive character hires Zora, there’s action in the background that efficiently sets up the post-Dominion dino-human dynamic. It feels like the movie is trying something new.
The Same Old Dino Island Tropes
But the same old story: a group of misfit heroes, villains, and potential dino snacks on a new island trying to survive. Jurassic World Rebirth repeats the same Lost World-inspired formula one more time.
The story doesn’t stop there. Rebirth tries to copy The Force Awakens formula in a beat-by-beat remake of the original classic. Like in one scene where Zora and Dr. Lumis (Jonathan Bailey) meet a herd of titanosaurs, that moment clearly mimics that scene with Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler from Jurassic Park. But it’s a disconnect. In the original, we marveled at their sight, but in Rebirth it’s just a bland aerial shot – no soul.
Too Many Themes, Not Enough Focus
Another problem with Jurassic World Rebirth is that it tries to juggle too many things. Corporate greed, co-existing with dinosaurs, ethical science, personal emotional arcs, everything has been included in the film. Every character has a hyper-specific emotional journey, but when everyone is together, it doesn’t feel as impactful.
Is this movie about should-we-do-this questions? Or about family survival? Ya just about dinosaur thrills? This confusion is the core issue of Rebirth.
The Delgato Family – Charming but Pointless
Now let’s talk about The Delgato family Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as the dad and Luna Blaze as his daughter. These two are very charming. Their father-daughter dynamics, relatability, and emotional beats are quite engaging. However, one major issue is that their presence does not seem to be properly linked with the core plot of the film.
If this movie was just about Zora’s team, it would have seemed tighter and thrilling. Or if it was just a family survival drama, it would have also connected. But here both storylines run separately with barely any crossover that adds value.
Let’s Talk Dinosaurs – The Main Attraction?
Now let’s talk about dinosaurs, the real reason why people watch Jurassic films. In the opening of the movie, the threat of an insane mutated dino teases, a half-Kaiju, half-Rancor-like monster. Edwards and writer David Koepp keep its presence mostly offscreen, to build Spielberg-style suspense. The idea was good, but the execution was inconsistent.
Sometimes it looks huge, sometimes small as its size changes according to the mood of the plot. Honestly, every sequel after Jurassic Park is a visual downgrade. The perfect mix of Practical + CGI that was there in 1993 is missing here. Rebirth looks shiny but lacks tactile terror.
Nostalgia vs Innovation – Franchise Fatigue
After seeing all this, one thing is clear, Jurassic World Rebirth remixes the franchise instead of evolving it. Just new actors and a slightly different setting, but the same formulaic tropes.
Predator, Terminator, and Alien franchises have all made this mistake: reviving a classic again and again without true innovation. Jurassic World Rebirth unfortunately joins that list. It lacks the sense of wonder, tight narrative, and awe that made the original a masterpiece.
Final Verdict – Just Another Dino Flick
So is Jurassic World Rebirth worth watching?
If you are a fan of action and want to see Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, then maybe yes. But if you are expecting a truly new Jurassic Park experience, then it will likely disappoint.
There are some standout scenes in the movie, like the horror setup of the opening and Zora’s covert missions. But overall, Jurassic World Rebirth plays it too safe. Having “Rebirth” in the title doesn’t necessarily revive the franchise, but the content should have a new flavor.
Jurassic World Rebirth Rating – 5/10
Just one line:
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” – Dr. Ian Malcolm.
This line would be perfect for Rebirth as well. Scarlett and Mahershala’s acting, some creepy Dino moments, and Gareth Edwards’ initial vision are all strong points. But everything else after that feels diluted. Not terrible, just terribly familiar.
Final Thoughts
Writing the Jurassic World Rebirth movie review was as frustrating as watching the movie. I should have liked this movie. I grew up on Jurassic Park. But this movie feels like another missed opportunity. Now if Universal genuinely wants to reboot the franchise, they need new DNA… not recycled genes.
How did you like this movie? Do you feel lost in dino nostalgia or do you also feel that this was just another Jurassic filler? Do let us know by commenting.
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