Improvement over the last!

Rating: 8/10 (18 June 2015)

(May contain spoilers!) It is what it is. I didn't go in expecting Oscar worthy characters or a complex plot. It is similar to the original Jurassic Park, similar themes and characters, but they've updated it and made it more modern. The genetic dinosaur they've created is intriguing, and I think a much better idea than their original (to make human/dinosaur hybrids). Chris Pratt's character is the only one at the beginning who sees the danger of having dinosaurs, and is one of the few likable characters. He plays the role well and gives the audience a new view on how we treat animals, especially those in zoos. His character shows an actual connection with the dinosaurs and he is the only one throughout who sees the dinosaurs as living beings rather than "Assets" who bring in money. Bryce Dallas Howard's character starts off as the "all business" type character who is more focused on profits than actually caring for the animals, but turns out to be one of the first characters in the series to learn from her mistakes, and end up definitely kicking ass. I know a lot of people were underwhelmed, but it was what I expected. It shows the audience the dangers of scientific advances without questioning why the advances are important (to quote Ian Malcolm, "your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.", shows our treatment of animals in zoos and how we allow corporations to do pretty much what they want with little consequences to their actions.
Is it the best Jurassic Park movie ever? No, but it's enjoyable; it's a good mix of humour, action, and some good characters.