It’s been thirty-two years since the original Jurassic Park captivated audiences and redefined blockbuster filmmaking. Jurassic World Rebirth attempts to recapture that magic with new characters and a fresh storyline set in the same universe—a true reboot of the beloved franchise. With a star-studded cast and a modernized premise, we hoped this installment would match the heart and thrills that made the original films so iconic.
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The movie is undeniably fun, comedic at times, thrilling, and a true edge-of-your-seat roller coaster as the characters attempt to stay alive. It leans into character development while essentially becoming a big-budget survival horror film. No different from what the franchise has done in the previous films. The CGI delivers as expected, and the spectacle is there. But the film as a whole often feels unintelligent—or, more bluntly, just plain dumb. Plot decisions are questionable, and while the logic holds in a “Hollywood science” kind of way, character motivations sometimes fall flat. The film does manage to make you care about a few key players, but many of the characters feel like one-note archetypes or sacrificial lambs. Only one death really lands emotionally; the rest are predictable and forgettable.
As with every Jurassic film since Jurassic Park III, the movie introduces a new dinosaur meant to serve as the main antagonist. But here, the film spoils the reveal within the first five minutes—and then the dinosaur doesn’t reappear until the end. Its presence is felt, but the lack of actual screen time makes you question the point. Why not rely more heavily on the iconic dinosaurs, like the Tyrannosaurus rex? T-Rex does make an appearance, and while it leads to one of the most memorable sequences in the film, the payoff is bizarre. Up until that point, the dinosaurs follow the internal logic of the franchise—portrayed as animals rather than monsters. But the scene in question ends in a way that feels like the writers gave up mid-action. It comes off more like a forced cameo for the T-Rex than a meaningful moment. It reminds us of what made the franchise great—only to undercut itself in the dumbest way possible.
Despite the flaws, the film is entertaining. The visual effects are stunning, the plot mostly holds together, and the actors deliver respectable performances. But it still feels incomplete. Maybe it’s over-familiarity. Maybe it’s a lack of time spent developing the characters. Maybe it’s that the new dinosaur—the franchise’s most overpowered and terrifying yet—gets barely any screentime. And if that’s the case, did we even need it? Honestly, probably not.
Jurassic World Rebirth will likely please most casual moviegoers. Hardcore fans will enjoy the Easter eggs and familiar dinosaur cameos. But for those on the fence, waiting for it to hit streaming might be the right call. This film may be a “rebirth,” but it feels more like a retread with better effects—and a reminder that maybe it’s time to let this franchise rest.
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