What kind of diet doesn't allow tequila?....

Rating: 8/10 (14 June 2015)

Everybody.........Remain..........Calm..........
The Jurassic World luxury resort, located off the coast of Costa Rica, provides a habitat for a plethora of dinosaurs, including the vicious, intelligent, and man made, Indominus rex.
When the creature escapes, it sets off an event that causes the other dinosaurs to run wild.
Now, it's up to a former Naval officer, and Velociraptor expert to use his special skills, and knowledge of Harrison Fords two biggest roles, to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from the Dinosaur rampage......
Forgetting the events of the other sequels, Jurassic World is a big nostalgia trip straight from the word go, and my advice is, see it on the biggest screen, with he biggest speakers, and revel in the spectacle, because its a popcorn movie of the highest order.
It never tries to out Park, Jurassic Park, that would be silly thing to do, but it's harks back to the original movie, especially in the second act, where it literally goes back to Jurassic Park. And this is the films biggest plus, and it's biggest minus.
All the references to the original, Score, merchandise, the original cars and those light up head binoculars, remind you of just what a movie Jurassic Park was, and how this will never be regarded as a bonafide 'classic'.
JP had character that were developed, as well as the spectacle, and here, we don't have that depth of characterisation. You rarely care for the two children who are in peril, because in the original, they were referencing the nuclear family, and Dr. Grant warmed to them, and in turn, warmed to the idea of having children. Here they are just implemented to make Howard feel guilty for working too hard.
Pratt is good, he provides the movies few funny moments, but at times, he appears like he is just there to audition for Indiana Jones for the Exec. producer.
But the set pieces are spectacular, and ironically, it's the velociraptors who steal the film from everyone, they are truly terrifying in a 'are they listening now, or not?' because at times, you are not sure which camp they are going to attack.
And as for the final fifteen minutes, if you got excited at the rippling water in the cups from the original, it's beyond brilliant. Let's just say, the moment a flare is lit, we meet an old friend, and it's just so brilliant how they keep this as a surprise.
So poor characterisation aside, and some silly plot holes, it's a relief to say that it's a wonderful experience, and it exceeded my expectations.
It has the trademark Spielberg sheen all over it. And if it does have a sense of déjà Vu regarding Spielberg's other blockbusters (Jaws gets riffed on when a woman is in peril in water), its good to know he had a lot of input, because after all, he's still the king of the summer blockbuster.