Jurassic World

Ratings: 8.2/10

Film Class: A

Genre: Sci-Fi Action

I felt like half a child again. Jurassic World easily tops this season's movie screenings. With such a stylo-milo name like the Indominous Rex, the all-too-familiar Jurassic OST and state-of-the-art CG, this reboot of the Jurassic Park franchise deserves a standing ovation. There were even the old Jurassic Park settings, and reuniting the dinosaurs this Gen-Y adult's familiar with is an added bonus. 

Despite the high praises I have of this, the plot is not without its flaws. *major spoilers ahead* There wasn't any closure for some of the characters, especially the evil "mad scientist" who conveniently disappeared. The villains were wiped out seamlessly as well, many without much of a fight. The last scene felt like a Godzilla movie, but T-Rex was indeed... the cutest thing ever. Its short hands reminded me of Pixar's Toy Story, darn it. Guess my impression of T-Rexes will never be the same again...

The action conveniently (once again) revolved around the main leads, especially of the 2 boys. But I do like the man-dinosaur bond between the main lead and 4 Raptors. The Raptors were always feared.. from Jurassic Park 1-3, but this time round, they acted like what He-Man and his friends would ride on to battle. 

It wasn't without its all-too-classic toppling-vehicle-glass-shattering scene, just that it's modified. I liked how the director stayed true to its franchise, without making it look too forced. 

Jurassic World packs several jump scares and comic scenes (the downer romantic seen towards the end was priceless), realistically impressive CG, and a superbly fearsome man-made dinosaur. It was indeed a theme park for dino fans. The tension was addictive, and to top it all, the experience was prehistoric.