Jurassic World Review

    Well, it's been twenty-two years since the original Jurassic Park rampaged through our cinemas and created a new cultural phenomenon. Now, Jurassic World comes to us hoping to do the same, creating a new sense of love for dinosaurs among the youth of today. Thankfully, this movie largely succeeds. I went in with an indifference to this movie, as I did not grow up with the original films, only viewing them the summer before I went to college for the first time. I am a big fan of the first movie, while the other two are just fine. So admittedly, I turned my brain off right before I sat down to watch this one. Not surprisingly, this movie is a lot of fun to watch.
    In the film, John Hammond's vision has come alive, as the theme park Jurassic World is hugely successful and continually draws massive crowds. However, since kids grew up with dinosaurs as the norm, the people in charge need to come up with new ideas to continue to entertain their audiences. They create a genetically modified dinosaur with enhanced intelligence. She escapes her containment unit, and it's up to Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and a few others to save the people in the park. This set up is very simple and allows for the filmmakers to create a number of thrilling moments with their dinosaurs, mostly using these moments to try and recapture the magic of the first movie. The CGI in the movie is fantastic, but a little overused. Also, the performances of the cast are well done, lending a believability to the proceedings. Other than that, I really don't have much to say about the movie. It is a true popcorn summer flick, one where you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. I really recommend this film, as it could be a great point for a new generation of fans to be introduced to the magic of the Jurassic Park movie franchise. Jurassic World gets a 7/10.