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Movie Review: Jurassic World

The Park is Open - Breathtaking, Dramatic, Fearful

By KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions, www.kidsfirst.org July 1, 2015

This highly anticipated sequel to the original does not disappoint. It borders on horror with its realistic special effects so, be forewarned. It is breathtakingly beautiful in its cinematography and takes dinosaurs to the next level. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry O. comments, “Reboots are one of the hardest things to pull off and not ruining the entire series itself. Director Colin Trevorrow and co-producer Steven Spielberg pull it off way over 100%.” Clayton P. adds, “Jurassic World is an action packed extravaganza that is an amazing 3D experience. Its part action, part disaster and part science fiction film.”

Jurassic World

Reviewed by Gerry O., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13

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After over 20 years, the park is back. The dinosaurs are back. The breathtaking directing, producing, acting, camera shots, special affects and story is back too. Reboots are one of the hardest things to pull off and not ruining the entire series it self. Director Colin Trevorrow and co-producer Steven Spielberg pull it off way over 100%.

When I say this is dramatic, that is an under statement. Although it is not scary, at times every person in the audience shivers in thrill, fear and just excitement of what is going to happen next. A classic part of Spielberg is adding that comedy in what would be expected impossible places, but yet the comedy fits perfectly. In parts, there is romance and even adventure. Of course, who can forget, dinosaurs!

The story begins when Jurassic World, built around 30 to 40 years after the original Jurrasic Park closed down on the same island is a massive resort and theme park, with many dinosaurs, attractions and even a baby dinosaur petting zoo! (I want to go there!) Like all theme parks, management is trying to pop out with new attractions so people stay entertained/ Well they decide to go over-the-top with a genetically modified dinosaur Indominus Rex, which is a combination of many animals making it smart, powerful, fast, strong, big and over all a T Rex 2.0!

This film is just WOW! First, let’s talk about the camera shots. They are able to achieve 360 degree shots, 20 feet off the ground and close ups all in one. It is fantastic and perfectly timed too. The director doesn’t just do it for the sake of doing it, which I like. I think the acting is perfect. It is dramatic, action packed, romantic and much more. The actors, young and old all are perfect. The director and producers came through in a way that is beyond amazing. Steven Spielberg hasn't stopped making films one of a kind and it is as if he brought back a feel from the original Jurassic Park.

I do want to mention the moral of the plot because it pretty much shows something we see time and time again, and people in the film see time and time again as well, that it is a BAD idea to make dinosaurs an attraction. Yet, it gets people to empty their wallets so the attractions makers do it. The moral is “When it fails, it fails. Don't try to stretch out something that shouldn't exist. (Because it’s dangerous)” Not only do people think it is a good idea to make a whole bunch of massive man-eating beasts a petting zoo, they also decide to make a dinosaur, that is pretty impossible to kill, an attraction. And then, they think, “Oh nothing bad will happen.”

I have to say that this is a rather violent film (pretty typical of the Jurassic series). It is border line horror because of how dramatic it is. It will give people chills. And, it is just not meant for younger kids. I recommend it for ages 10 to 18 and give it 5 out of 5 stars for being a wonderful film. It is dramatic with revolutionary camera shots and crystal clear special effects. I am predicting now that this film will win at least one Oscar.