The latest and final installment of Jurassic Park was recently released. Working in a movie theatre really exposed me to plenty reviews about the film. Many people that I have talked to have told me that they enjoyed it better than Jurassic Park. These initial reactions must have lost interest afterword when public reviews showed an average score for the movie. Similarly, on websites with “professional critics”, Jurassic World has gotten lower ratings than Jurassic Park. Why does society review these movies accordingly? Since I have disagreed with the “professional critics” in the past, I must also review the film, starting with the basics.
It’s no surprise that Jurassic World has better graphics than Jurassic Park. Let’s face it, the above average 21st century technology vs. the twenty year old special effects, leave an obvious imbalance. Think about the close up of the brontosaurus in the original. The head of the dinosaur looked just like a factory produced puppet covered in a thick leather. This representation seemed “Godzilla-like”, but the audience of the decade was really amazed by the film. In Jurassic World, there were so many dinosaurs that the majority of them were set away from the camera. This allowed for a focus in detail to more prominent animals, like the indominous rex; the quality of which was highly detailed and life-like. This detail and produced a highly satisfied initial reaction to the film, showing how technology can draw attention from society. The detail may have impressed the audience, but even then, the dinosaur still did not give the same “wow” factor that the audience had for the original movie. This is why we must also look at the decade and effort. In Jurassic Park, although the graphics are less appealing, when the movie was released they were considered top of the line special effects, which was a spectacular experience for the audience. On the other hand you have Jurassic World, which definitely does not disappoint, but the graphics are simply not spectacular to the 21st century. Jurassic World is an above average movie, but Jurassic Park really became a modern marvel to its audience. Aside from the graphics of the dinosaurs, the characters play an even bigger role in making the audience believe.
In the newer film, the characters seem way too modernized. Throughout Jurassic World, the older brother was initially bored and “too cool” for the island. This cliché unveiled the very set nature of the characters. The acting and stage direction were affected by these set characters, making for an obvious script adherence. The very uniform lines from the actors really made for a less interested reaction from the audience. However, when you take a look at the older movie, you actually believe that the two children are have the time of their lives in the “park”. When the children visited the laboratory, they were really excited and attentive about the science behind it all. This really made the audience more interested and attracted to the adventure. These children don’t deserve an Emmy nomination either, but they do a great job at translating the emotion to the audience.
Since Jurassic World came out in a more technically advanced time, there is an obvious craving for a different approach. This tactic strayed from the original movie which used more realistic dinosaurs that left more room for an inspirational genre that focused more on science and thrill rather than just on making a good film. Yes, hybrid dinosaurs are a really cool idea, but the original Jurassic park movie opened up many eyes into the ancient world, really capturing the interest of the audience. However, the film crew in Jurassic World really wanted a different take on the film. This idealism led to the creation of the “indominous rex”. This animal is a mixture of abilities and characteristics of many different species. This creation, showed a desperation for the movie to seek a more commercial amazement from the audience. It was an affective tactic, but it strayed from the original that society has come to recognize. The dinosaurs in the original film were also created in a lab, but they were made to resemble an ancient creature, not to create a new species. The movie followed more closely to facts, like when the bulb cartoon explain the process of fossilization or the characters often spoke about the different species. This made the audience thrilled and even more interested in the knowledge that came out of the movie. This is also what made the older movies more of an experience rather than a just another science fiction. Jurassic World is not unsatisfactory, it just drifts a little too far into exiting commercialism.
The two movies may have their differences, but they both send the same message. In the two movies the trouble caused by bringing back extinct animals, is something that gives society a good idea of why we should not play with science. Other details in the movies also play a role in societal involvement. These details strongly are influenced by relatability to the audience. For example in Jurassic World, you have the aunt who is so tied up in work that she hired a nanny to watch her nephews. This relatable context provides something that the audience can grasp onto in order to make them feel like they are a part of the movie. Even the original also had similar issues, like the kids who picked on each other until the adventure picked up, forging there bond. In these ways both movies have that commercial feeling of relatability that has become a staple for modern day movies. Another staple in these movies is the action that comes with them.
In Jurassic World the fights were big, but they lacked a deeper meaning that the original movie was able to capture. The raptor vs. “I-rex” showdown in the most recent film was a highlight for most audiences. However, this thrill and excitement left little room for wonder; it was just another clash of wild animals to most viewers. On the other hand, the original movie had more of a fun twist and showed the more intelligent side of the raptors. The kitchen scene really highlighted the original movie by showing the intelligence of the raptor species. It really created interesting insight, rather than just showing them as vicious dinosaurs.
Jurassic Park leans on a more natural and insightful thriller that the audience shows genuine interest in. Meanwhile Jurassic World, is just that, an attraction that is meant to temporarily excite its visitors, without really becoming memorable to them. Both movies were made to entertain the audience, but in my opinion, the audience’s interests leaned toward the more interesting and insightful film rather than the buffed up action.
It’s no surprise that Jurassic World has better graphics than Jurassic Park. Let’s face it, the above average 21st century technology vs. the twenty year old special effects, leave an obvious imbalance. Think about the close up of the brontosaurus in the original. The head of the dinosaur looked just like a factory produced puppet covered in a thick leather. This representation seemed “Godzilla-like”, but the audience of the decade was really amazed by the film. In Jurassic World, there were so many dinosaurs that the majority of them were set away from the camera. This allowed for a focus in detail to more prominent animals, like the indominous rex; the quality of which was highly detailed and life-like. This detail and produced a highly satisfied initial reaction to the film, showing how technology can draw attention from society. The detail may have impressed the audience, but even then, the dinosaur still did not give the same “wow” factor that the audience had for the original movie. This is why we must also look at the decade and effort. In Jurassic Park, although the graphics are less appealing, when the movie was released they were considered top of the line special effects, which was a spectacular experience for the audience. On the other hand you have Jurassic World, which definitely does not disappoint, but the graphics are simply not spectacular to the 21st century. Jurassic World is an above average movie, but Jurassic Park really became a modern marvel to its audience. Aside from the graphics of the dinosaurs, the characters play an even bigger role in making the audience believe.
In the newer film, the characters seem way too modernized. Throughout Jurassic World, the older brother was initially bored and “too cool” for the island. This cliché unveiled the very set nature of the characters. The acting and stage direction were affected by these set characters, making for an obvious script adherence. The very uniform lines from the actors really made for a less interested reaction from the audience. However, when you take a look at the older movie, you actually believe that the two children are have the time of their lives in the “park”. When the children visited the laboratory, they were really excited and attentive about the science behind it all. This really made the audience more interested and attracted to the adventure. These children don’t deserve an Emmy nomination either, but they do a great job at translating the emotion to the audience.
Since Jurassic World came out in a more technically advanced time, there is an obvious craving for a different approach. This tactic strayed from the original movie which used more realistic dinosaurs that left more room for an inspirational genre that focused more on science and thrill rather than just on making a good film. Yes, hybrid dinosaurs are a really cool idea, but the original Jurassic park movie opened up many eyes into the ancient world, really capturing the interest of the audience. However, the film crew in Jurassic World really wanted a different take on the film. This idealism led to the creation of the “indominous rex”. This animal is a mixture of abilities and characteristics of many different species. This creation, showed a desperation for the movie to seek a more commercial amazement from the audience. It was an affective tactic, but it strayed from the original that society has come to recognize. The dinosaurs in the original film were also created in a lab, but they were made to resemble an ancient creature, not to create a new species. The movie followed more closely to facts, like when the bulb cartoon explain the process of fossilization or the characters often spoke about the different species. This made the audience thrilled and even more interested in the knowledge that came out of the movie. This is also what made the older movies more of an experience rather than a just another science fiction. Jurassic World is not unsatisfactory, it just drifts a little too far into exiting commercialism.
The two movies may have their differences, but they both send the same message. In the two movies the trouble caused by bringing back extinct animals, is something that gives society a good idea of why we should not play with science. Other details in the movies also play a role in societal involvement. These details strongly are influenced by relatability to the audience. For example in Jurassic World, you have the aunt who is so tied up in work that she hired a nanny to watch her nephews. This relatable context provides something that the audience can grasp onto in order to make them feel like they are a part of the movie. Even the original also had similar issues, like the kids who picked on each other until the adventure picked up, forging there bond. In these ways both movies have that commercial feeling of relatability that has become a staple for modern day movies. Another staple in these movies is the action that comes with them.
In Jurassic World the fights were big, but they lacked a deeper meaning that the original movie was able to capture. The raptor vs. “I-rex” showdown in the most recent film was a highlight for most audiences. However, this thrill and excitement left little room for wonder; it was just another clash of wild animals to most viewers. On the other hand, the original movie had more of a fun twist and showed the more intelligent side of the raptors. The kitchen scene really highlighted the original movie by showing the intelligence of the raptor species. It really created interesting insight, rather than just showing them as vicious dinosaurs.
Jurassic Park leans on a more natural and insightful thriller that the audience shows genuine interest in. Meanwhile Jurassic World, is just that, an attraction that is meant to temporarily excite its visitors, without really becoming memorable to them. Both movies were made to entertain the audience, but in my opinion, the audience’s interests leaned toward the more interesting and insightful film rather than the buffed up action.