There could have been no magic that could have possibly resurrected Jurassic World all of a sudden in its third venture of the ‘World saga’, for the tone was already set. It could have gotten worse, but I am glad that it is very much on the same lines as the previous two installments. You know, it still cannot be taken seriously.
What did not change here was the direction. Because Colin Trevorrow was directing yet again. I was not expecting some out-of-the-ordinary, but rather a proper finish to the three-story saga. The movie, however, fails to break free from the formulaic approach that has characterized the franchise since the ‘World’ revival we saw in the year 2015.
I walked in with the least expectations, turns out I wasn’t disappointed. I expected every cheesy bit to take place, the same story to reiterate. Guess what everything was on point! From the onset, it is clear that there is no attempt to redefine or elevate the Jurassic World narrative.
The mojo factor from dinosaurs was long taken away by the originals. So the creators now are thinking, “What else have we got? How do we make it scarier? Let’s make ’em bigger. Let us append to the already long list of dinosaurs and if we run out, let’s create hybrids. Don’t forget the guy who talks dinosaur!” I mean if you look at the movie Jurassic World keeps rewriting the same old story.
Bringing every one into the mix was a bold move that was only foreseen for the fans of the original franchise. Maybe the producers were thinking to hit us with nostalgia using the blast from the past. Similarities are explored, and old cords are pulled to come up with something even though it fails to add any important value.
In this movie, just like the previous the dinosaurs inventory is explored. We discover yet another species which appears very different from we have ever seen. The fact that they flung it in the catalog to elicit amazement without a proper build-up just goes on to show how badly they wanted the movie to work.
That being said, I would say, Jurassic World: Dominion is more of a continuation of the established formula rather than a transformative evolution in the ‘World saga. While expectations were not high for a groundbreaking departure, there was hope for a proper conclusion to the trilogy.
While fans of the franchise may appreciate the nostalgia and the continuation of familiar elements, those seeking a cinematic evolution or a fresh take on the Jurassic Park legacy may find themselves yearning for more. In the end, “Jurassic World Dominion” is a testament to the challenges of breathing new life into a long-standing franchise, where the balance between nostalgia and innovation becomes a delicate act.
Jurassic World: Dominion
Pros
- Good Cinematography
Cons
- Repetitive
- Tries really hard to be good
- Rushed
