Welcome, dino devotees and thrill-seekers, to this movie review of Jurassic World: Dominion—directed by the unparalleled Colin Trevorrow. As expected from this action, adventure, sci-fi, and thriller masterpiece, the film not only roars back into our lives with iconic giant lizards but also a fantastic ensemble cast featuring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and the returning heroes—Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum. But did it live up to the prehistoric hype? Let's sink our teeth into this film critique!
What sets Jurassic World: Dominion apart in this prehistoric franchise is its ambitious storyline. Four years after the fiery fall of Isla Nublar, we find our characters in a world where dinosaurs and humans must coexist—or should they? The narrative cleverly intertwines the race against time by the Biosyn operatives to track down Maisie Lockwood, with an unusual twist—a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects! But does that mean giant mosquitoes? Thank heavens, no. The plot has its peaks (raptors chasing motorcycles—yes, please!) and valleys, as sometimes, it gets a bit too tangled in its multiple storylines.
Diving into the heart of the film, let's talk about the performances. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard deliver solid, familiar interactions that fans have come to love. Meanwhile, the return of Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum is a nostalgia trip that hits all the right notes—and one can feel the excitement radiating off the screen. Yet, you might find yourself wishing they had more scenes together. On the technical side, the cinematography is a visual spectacle; the dinosaurs look as real as they did the first time we gasped at them in 1993, a testament to exceptional VFX. Trevorrow's direction delivers thrills, but the screenplay by Emily Carmichael, Colin Trevorrow, and Derek Connolly could benefit from a tighter structure. A little too many subplots can sometimes defuse the tension.
Comparing Jurassic World: Dominion to other heavyweights in the sci-fi thriller category, let's be honest—it isn't without its flaws. Films like Jurassic Park set the gold standard for dinosaur flicks, and while Dominion tries to recreate that magic, it occasionally falters, much like the CGI-heavy Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Instead of fighting for screen dominance, Dominion would benefit from focusing on what made the original so captivating: suspense and character depth. However, compared to something like Transformers, where plot holes could fit… well, a dinosaur, Dominion's narrative complexity is still a level up!
If heart-pounding adventure films and thrilling dino escapades are your jam, then Jurassic World: Dominion should definitely be on your radar. It's not exactly a cinematic masterpiece but a must-watch film for action buffs and devoted franchise fans. So grab your popcorn and an extra-large soda—because this is a dinosaur-sized ride you don't want to miss! Be prepared to laugh, gasp, and maybe scratch your head a bit during this movie breakdown.