Film Name: 侏羅紀世界：重生 / Jurassic World: Rebirth
Yesterday, “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (hereinafter referred to as “Jurassic World 4”) was officially released, and its box office performance was impressive, with domestic box office receipts of over 70 million yuan on the first day, which is quite remarkable given this year’s film market environment. It finally looks like a Hollywood blockbuster from previous summer seasons.
However, my actual impressions of the film are a bit hard to put into words…
At this point, I don’t want to repeat the tired clichés about “strong special effects, weak plot / abandoning critical thinking for sensory stimulation.” Those who have already accepted this can just go ahead and enjoy it without overthinking it.
This article will still add a few more comments: “Jurassic World 4” is undoubtedly a polished Hollywood production, following the standard formula. Compared to its predecessors, its choices and effects seem flawless at first glance, but it has completely fallen into the trap of formulaic boredom.
[There’s no need to worry about spoilers for this film, but a reminder is still in order.]
In my opinion, “Jurassic World 4” has largely downplayed the series’ theme of deep interaction between dinosaurs and humans, instead returning to the adventure and suspense-driven style of the original “Jurassic Park” series.
This old-school approach makes it easier for audiences to feel immersed and engaged, and some of the action sequences, such as the battles with the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurus at sea and the escape from the Pteranodon on the cliff, are indeed well-executed.
The scene where the Tyrannosaurus rex feasts on a buffet of flowing water deserves special praise. The powerful Tyrannosaurus rex and the helpless Delgado family form a classic predator-prey relationship. The perilous setting takes full account of the surrounding environmental elements, and the constantly changing scenes add a sense of adventure to the thrilling escape.
I didn’t fully grasp what Martin Scorsese meant by “theme park-style cinema” until I saw “Jurassic World 4,” as many of the film’s sequences are classic examples of the “game + amusement park” model.
The downside is that, in pursuit of uniqueness, the film opened Pandora’s box (or blind box) of “genetic hybridization,” resulting in a bunch of oddly shaped dinosaurs.
The Titanosaur and Batwing Velociraptor aren’t very appealing—they’re just a mishmash of features from classic dinosaurs, making them look like a mishmash. The Deformed King Dragon is even uglier than the sky.
To be honest, when I saw the final boss appear, it felt familiar. After a moment’s thought, I realized, “Isn’t this the big boss from ‘Dinosaur Strike’?” They’re both genetic hybrid experiments, and the bald one in the middle feels especially familiar.
Meanwhile, the head shape and teeth of the Deformed King Dragon inevitably bring to mind Aliens and Predators, making the oddness even more pronounced… It seems that when it comes to design, more references aren’t necessarily better, and this film certainly isn’t a success in that regard.
Due to these characteristics, “Jurassic World 4” feels like a B-movie and monster movie with A-list production values. Watching it as a blockbuster feels lacking, but viewing it from a different angle might make it more enjoyable.
Another reason for my impression of “downgrading” is that the character development in the film is collectively lacking, with the characters completely reduced to tools for supporting the dinosaurs and monsters.
Perhaps many people will think I am being overly critical. After all, people come to see the big dinosaurs, so what does humanity matter? But when you see the thin, superficial characters in the film, you won’t think that way anymore.
On paper, the cast of “Jurassic World 4” is impressive, featuring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and others—actors with fame, talent, charisma, and a track record of quality work. They could have coasted by with minimal effort, yet throughout the entire film, they fail to leave any memorable impressions.
From the “Jurassic Park” series to the “Jurassic World” series, regardless of the quality of the works, there have always been memorable characters like Dr. Malcolm and Owen the trainer. But in “Jurassic World 4,” there isn’t even one interesting character to speak of, which is definitely a major downside.
Another similar flaw is the film’s poor attempt to elevate the story’s themes: breaking free from anthropocentrism, opening up dinosaur genes to the world, sacrificing oneself to save children—these ideas are all glossed over with a few lines of dialogue, with no narrative intent running throughout the film. It would have been more convincing to have Zola and Duncan play purely mercenary roles, at least that would have been realistic and less awkward.
Even the special effects aren’t top-notch. Several scenes have a strong green-screen feel, reminiscent of effects from over a decade ago… Of course, it’s enough to enjoy the spectacle.
Going back to what I said at the beginning of this article, my impression of “Jurassic World 4” isn’t about whether it’s ‘bad’ or not. The first two “Jurassic World” films weren’t great either, but at least they were freshly cooked dishes with some flavor. If the taste was off, you could blame the chef’s skills. But this film is more like a pre-packaged meal made on an assembly line, following a set recipe—
I don’t have much of an opinion on pre-packaged meals, but “Jurassic World 4” seems like they mixed up a few meal kits, then divided them up, and didn’t even heat them properly. It’s edible, but it’s not exactly delicious.
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