Jurassic World Rebirth: Delivers Familiar Dino Thrills, But Little Lasting Impact

Jurassic Rebirth is more of the same. If you’ve seen any of the Jurassic World movies, then you already know what you’re getting into: a predictable plot, familiar tropes, and a handful of awe moments that don’t quite hit like they used to. This one feels like a mix of The Lost World and Jurassic Park III, and while it teases some fresh ideas, none of them are explored.

What sets Rebirth slightly above its Jurassic World predecessors is the cast. The lead characters are likable this time around. Scarlett Johansson is a badass as Zora, Mahershala Ali is having fun, and Jonathan Bailey brings charm to Dr. Loomis. They’re the reason the film works as well as it does. The CGI is also some of the best we’ve seen since the original trilogy, especially the dinosaurs, which look fantastic on the big screen.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Jurassic movie without kids stumbling into danger, but this time we get a whole family caught up in the chaos. Sadly, they were the weakest part of the film for me. The father in particular makes some wildly irresponsible choices—he honestly deserves jail time. I found myself far more invested in the leads than the family subplot.

The movie tries to recreate the awe and wonder of the original Jurassic Park, and while those moments no longer carry the same magic, the cast sells them well, and the score helps elevate them. The first half of the film is slow and repetitive, dragging through familiar setups. But once both groups come together, the pacing improves, and the second half becomes much more entertaining.

Jurassic Rebirth is a decent time if you go in with the right expectations. It’s enjoyable at the moment and has a few cool scenes, but it doesn’t bring anything new to the franchise. You’ll probably have fun watching it, but don’t expect to remember much of it a few days later.