Scarlett Johansson Leads a New Era of Dinosaur Thrills in a Film That Echoes the Classics
Movie Review: Jurassic Park 2025
If you liked the other Jurassic Park movies, you’re going to like this one. It delivers exactly what fans come for: pulse-pounding action, thrilling dinosaur encounters, and a familiar sense of awe. The story is good enough to support the spectacle. It’s not the main draw, but it gets us where we need to go: dino chaos with some heart.
And oh, the dinos! The T-Rex was as horrifying as ever, and, oh wow, the mutant. It was terrifying. Several scenes had my heart racing in a delicious way. The filmmakers didn’t hold back. You’ll get your fill of teeth, claws, chases, and close calls.
Scarlett Johansson was a solid choice for the lead. She brings strength and emotion to a role that’s more about reacting to prehistoric mayhem than delivering Shakespeare, but she finds room for quiet moments that land well. If you’re looking for a deeply philosophical or intricate plot, this isn’t the place. But Jurassic Park has always been more about survival, spectacle, and the wonder of science gone wrong.
There are several emotional moments that deliver, but it’s not at all sappy. But Jurassic Park never has been. I’ve always felt more emotion for the dinos than the people. Fans of the franchise will catch the echoes of the original films: “Welcome to Jurassic Park,” “We spared no expense,” “Life is the essence of chaos,” and yes, “Life will find a way.” Echoes of Ellie Sattler, “These are aggressive living things that have no idea what century they’re in, and they’ll defend themselves, violently if necessary.”
They’re not quoted outright, but they’re there in the pacing, the dialogue, and the themes. Rebirth is respectful of its roots without being overly self-referential.
Although it’s not a Jaws crossover, they really missed an opportunity to sneak in, “We need a bigger boat.” It would have fit right in. And that’s all the spoiler I’m going to give.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is not a reinvention, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s a reminder of why we fell in love with this franchise in the first place. Like most movies of this genre: leave your logic and sense of reality at the door for a fun ride. So, I give it the coveted ‘beer is optional’ rating. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I love my dino movies.
Here’s the trailer:
