A fun-filled addition to a great franchise!

Rating: 8/10 (15 June 2015)

22 years after John Hammond failed to receive endorsements for his new prehistoric theme park, the gates have officially opened. We return to Isla Nublar, home to the new and improved Jurassic World.
I admit that the first act of the film kind of had me board, as it was mostly people talking. Despite my boredom, it does serve the purpose of introducing us to new characters. One of these new characters is the "Raptor Whisperer" Owen Grady (played by the ever-so-awesome Chris Pratt). We are also introduced to a new dinosaur, the Indigenous Rex, a genetic hybrid who hunts purely for sport.
I do not want to give too much away, but I will say that despite some subpar CGI on the dinos, the action scenes are thrilling, and the final battle alone is worth the price of admission.
While I do not believe that "Jurassic World" is nearly as good as the original film, it is a tad better that "The Lost World" and "Jurassic Park 3". Like many, I was disappointed by the lack of familiar characters (i.e. Grant, Malcolm, Satler) but the new characters are welcome additions to the franchise, and if a sequel does happen, it would be pretty cool to see Owen team up with the likes of Grant and Malcolm. Check it out, as I think it's the most fun you'll have in the movies this summer.