Critics appreciate the technical skills and classic monster movie elements but feel the film lacks innovation to justify another entry in the decades-spanning franchise
Jurassic World Rebirth has received a decidedly mixed reception from critics, earning a "rotten" rating on review aggregator sites despite being considered an improvement over recent franchise entries. The seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, currently holds a 54% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 100+ reviews and a 53/100 score on Metacritic from 38 critics.
Jurassic World Rebirth, a sequel to the popular franchise, has received mixed reviews from critics. While it offers a return to the franchise's roots with classic monster movie thrills and spectacular visual effects, it lacks fresh ideas and a compelling case for itself. Critics like David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter and Peter Debruge of Variety praised the film's entertainment value but noted its lack of innovation. Rooney praised the film's homages to Spielberg, while Debruge criticized it for not being crucial to the series' narrative or indicative of its future direction. Despite its potential, Jurassic World Rebirth remains a disappointing entry in the franchise.
Critics have consistently praised the film's visual effects and cinematography, particularly the decision to shoot on film and use practical locations. The film's standout sequences include the Mosasaurus attack scene, adapted from Michael Crichton's original novel, and the D-Rex climactic confrontation, which received praise for its technical execution. The effects wizards worked overtime to deliver the impressive visuals, making the film a must-watch for fans of dinosaurs.
Jonathan Bailey's portrayal of paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis in the film has been praised for his charisma and as the film's "magic ingredient." Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali also received praise for their performances as lead mercenaries. Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B+ rating, stating that it embodies Loomis' philosophy of prioritizing wonder over blatant cash grabs.
Critics of Rebirth have identified several issues, including toning inconsistency, formulaic structure, and a family subplot. Reviewers noted jarring shifts between horror and comedy, with one reviewer describing the biggest issue as the toning inconsistency. David Ehrlich of IndieWire gave the film a C- rating, stating that it constantly references the original film, a departure from previous sequels. The inclusion of a stranded family was also criticized for being unnecessary and reducing screen time for more compelling elements.
The Rotten Tomatoes verified audience score for Jurassic World is 75%, with an average rating of 4.0/5 from over 1,000 reviews. Despite critics finding the film formulaic, general audiences appreciated the return to classic Jurassic thrills.
The film opened at $30.5 million on July 2nd, with projections for a $133 million five-day holiday opening. This is a decline from previous trilogy entries, which opened at $145-208 million in their first weekends. A box office success requires approximately $450 million globally.
The film received mixed reviews from various critics, with 54% rating it and 75% audience, while also receiving positive reviews from Entertainment Weekly, The Guardian, and Telegraph.
Jurassic World Rebirth, despite returning the franchise to solid ground after Dominion, fails to achieve the "rebirth" it promises. Critics appreciate the technical craftsmanship and classic monster movie elements but feel the film lacks innovation to justify another entry in the decades-spanning franchise.
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