Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Get the Scoop: Jurassic World Movie Review (Does Not Contain Spoilers)

Yes, folks, it's finally time to return to the beautiful death trap of Isla Nublar. After 22 years, Universal Pictures has blessed us with the birthing of what could possibly be one of the most successful movie sequels of the 21st century. The release of Jurassic World has already broken world records, and is nowhere near done yet. 

 *Image courtesy Imdb.com*

Luckily enough, my dad was able to get my family and boyfriend tickets to the weekend opening, and boy, all I have to say is that this is the kind of movie you need to see on the big screen. With that said, being an avid moviegoer especially in the summertime, I'm here to give you the scoop on why you need to see Jurassic World whether you've been a dinosaur nerd from the beginning of time or you're too cool for the paleontology life. 

Although many believe Jurassic World is merely a reboot of the critically acclaimed Jurassic Park movie, it's just the opposite, really. The movie takes place in an up-and-running futuristic dinosaur theme park packed with hands on exhibits, rides, and shows, whereas the first movie was just a tragic attempt. What's really appealing about this movie, obviously, is what producers have done to make not only the theme park look realistic, but just the dinos themselves. While the movie claims to have created the dinosaurs through genetic engineering, it almost seems as though they're lying, and really just found a way to save a bunch of brontosaurus', triceratops', velociraptors, and even a T-Rex from extinction by cramming them into a time machine and traveling over 65 million years into the future without getting killed. Well, maybe a few lives would've been sacrificed.

But this is not true, because over half of the movie shows where it all goes down. Shiny, white high-tech labs and intricate control rooms are noted as the foundation for which the park has been built on. The best part? Just when you think wow, they really do have it all together this time, literal chaos ensues.

So, if that little tidbit hasn't made you want to run to the movies yet, without any real spoilers, here are my top 5 reasons as to why you need to get tickets to Jurassic World. Now.

5) The trailer. It has over 66 million views. That number is larger than how many years dinosaurs have been extinct FYI.

*Official trailer courtesy Universal Pictures from Youtube.com*


4) Suspense. Unless you've been living under a rock or maybe deep down in the earth's crust where the rest of what dino fossils remain, you might think you know what to expect from this movie, but you don't. Once the hybrid escapes, it really is hard to tell what will happen from there. Before you know it, you're rocking at the edge of your seat, teeth chattering, nail biting, and all, wondering how the hell they're going to get out of this one.

3) Jurassic Park nostalgia. Man, does the Jurassic Park theme song take you back to the good ol' days when I was first born (yes, I'm a '93 baby!), and of course, when Steven Spielberg's original movie hit theaters. The orchestra is so on point with the scenery- big, vast, and green- the ultimate place for dinosaurs to rule. Trust me, there is some serious Hollywood magic happening in this movie that will touch you in ways you've never felt before. Sure, I'm being dramatic, but I won't be the first to admit it was a bone-chilling experience. There's also a super-awesome surprise in the middle of the movie for die hard Jurassic fans, who frankly don't need my little rave to know it's worth seeing.

2) Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. This duo really stole my heart in the movie. Sure, it's not Chris Pratts' first serious role in a film, but after witnessing the last season of Parks and Recreation and watching the first installment of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, you know it's been awhile for him. Not only is his acting naturally perfection, he's just an extreme "bad-ass" (yes I am quoting this directly from the movie about him, although they didn't need to comment on it- we can see it from his role enough) the way he handles these monstrous creatures. Not to mention that he also looks incredibly gorgeous in his little Indiana Jones-like uniform and sporting some yummy facial hair. We shouldn't fail to neglect Bryce Dallas Howard's role, however, because her character's dynamic transformation from a self-absorbed lab worker to Pratt's sexy sidekick is just as bad-ass if not moreso than him.

1) Dinosaur fighting. 'Nuff said. Now go see the movie.


Have you seen Jurassic World yet? Do share! Let me know your opinions in the comments. You can disagree with me, most people do. Until next time,
~Alexa~

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