Years after the fall of Jurassic World, a covert operation to recover the blood of dangerous hybrid dinosaurs from a remote island spirals into chaos after the team of mercenaries rescues a stranded group at sea.
The dinosaurs roar once more in Jurassic World: Rebirth, with director Gareth Edwards delivering a tense, white-knuckle thrill ride that channels Steven Spielberg, Michael Crichton, Universal's franchise legacy, and 1950s & '60s dino creature features.
Scarlett Johansson gives a strong, grounded performance, perfectly paired with Mahershala Ali and the likeable Jonathan Bailey. The supporting cast impresses, with Rupert Friend, Ed Skrein, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (notably memorable as Ruben) standing out. David Iacono is effective as Dobbs, while Aurélia Miranda and Philippine Velge provide fresh faces with plenty of presence.
Written by David Koepp, returning to the franchise, Rebirth reworks several Crichton novel elements never previously adapted to screen, giving long-time fans something new amidst the familiar terror. After a flashback the film opens with a striking city sequence that cleverly teases the global dinosaur decline before shifting to a tense, atmospheric sea adventure setup. The mountainous island location — complete with ancient temples and dense jungle — gives the film a pulpy, old-school adventure vibe. The closing evokes Jurassic Park’s best moments. It’s just a pity the franchise always feels the need to invent über-dinosaurs; real dinosaurs are already intriguing and terrifying enough. While the CGI isn't always flawless and the hybrid dinosaur count edges a little high, Edwards keeps the tension razor-sharp-throwing into the mix Jaws, Indiana Jones vibes, and classic monster movie DNA, with affectionate nods throughout.
Alexandre Desplat's score, weaving in classic John Williams themes, adds a nostalgic, sometimes eerie undertone, heightening moments of suspense and action.
It's a missed opportunity, however, that The Lost World: Jurassic Park's Isla Sorna wasn't revisited, which would've deepened the connection to the original trilogy. That said, the sprawling new island-complete with an ancient temple-delivers thrills worthy of its predecessors.
Despite minor flaws, Jurassic World: Rebirth stands as Edwards' thrilling, reverent love letter to Spielberg, Crichton, and the cinematic creature features of old.
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