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Jurassic World Rebirth first reviews hail the film as a thrilling ride with jaw-dropping visuals and dino-sized action.
Jurassic World: Rebirth will be released on July 4 worldwide.
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Jurassic World Rebirth is stomping its way into theatres on July 4, and early reviews suggest it’s a roaring success. Starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, the newest chapter in the dino franchise is being hailed as a wild, monster-sized adrenaline rush that promises non-stop action, slick visuals, and Spielberg-style nostalgia.
Directed by Godzilla filmmaker Gareth Edwards and penned by David Koepp — who also wrote the 1993 original Jurassic Park – Jurassic World Rebirth has already captured the attention of fans and critics alike. With John Mathieson as cinematographer, the movie offers sweeping visuals ranging from coastal vistas to underwater dinosaur showdowns.
Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, the plot explores a world where dinosaurs have become less of a spectacle due to climate shifts forcing them toward the equator. The storyline kicks off when a pharmaceutical company seeks to extract DNA from three prehistoric giants – Mosasaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, and Titanosaurus – to develop a cure for heart disease. But there’s one catch: they must be captured alive.
Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali play extraction experts tasked with capturing the creatures. Their chemistry is described as “understated yet compelling.” However, things take a turn when a family — a father, his daughters, and a boyfriend — accidentally stumbles into the mission, triggering chaos and heart-stopping survival drama. Jonathan Bailey joins the cast as a palaeontologist who must help identify and manage the species involved. Rupert Friend plays the slick corporate villain with panache.
The film is being praised for blending practical sets with CGI seamlessly. The Hollywood Reporter called the visual effects “first-rate,” especially during the climactic scenes involving a terrifying new predator, the D. Rex. The outlet noted, “Gareth Edwards is clearly a Spielberg fan, with open water scenes reminiscent of Jaws and subtle nods throughout.”
ComicBookMovie.com wrote, “Jurassic World Rebirth launches a bold new era for the franchise, one that favours tension, scares, and spectacle over lore and exposition. It’s an adrenaline-fueled crowd-pleaser that understands exactly what it is — and delivers exactly what it promises.”
Despite the excitement, Rotten Tomatoes has given the film a “Rotten” score of 58% based on 73 reviews. Still, that’s a step up from 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion (29%) and Fallen Kingdom (47%).
The film runs for 2 hours and 14 minutes and opens in theatres on Wednesday, July 4.
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Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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