Jurassic World: Rebirth's First Trailer: A Prehistoric Step Back?
The first trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, has arrived. This new chapter, helmed by Gareth Edwards and featuring a fresh cast including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali (alongside the return of original screenwriter David Koepp), marks a purported "new era" following the Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard trilogy. However, the trailer suggests a potential regression for the series.
A Return to Familiar Territory?
While the Jurassic World trilogy received mixed reviews, its box office success is undeniable. The global appetite for dinosaur-themed blockbusters remains strong. Gareth Edwards's involvement is particularly noteworthy, given his expertise in crafting visually stunning, large-scale VFX sequences. His experience is a significant asset for a franchise like this.
The trailer showcases impressive dinosaur visuals, showcasing Edwards's skill in directing and attention to detail. The action sequences look promising, and the sheer amount of dinosaur screen time is reassuring. However, a significant concern overshadows the positive aspects: the apparent abandonment of the "world of dinosaurs" concept teased in Fallen Kingdom and Dominion.
AnswerSee ResultsAnother Island?The film's setting – a previously unknown island described as the "research facility for the original Jurassic Park" – feels like a step back. This contradicts established canon and ignores the potential of a world teeming with dinosaurs, a concept established in Fallen Kingdom and hinted at in Dominion. The official synopsis explains the dinosaurs' confinement to isolated equatorial environments, but this feels like an unnecessary retcon. Why establish a "Jurassic World" only to abandon it?
The decision to revert to the familiar island setting undermines the potential of the series to explore new narrative and visual territory. Dominion's Malta chase sequence, showcasing dinosaurs in an urban setting, was a highlight. The franchise's consistent success should encourage risk-taking, not a return to well-trodden ground.
While Jurassic City was rumored as an earlier title, suggesting a different setting, the trailer doesn't reveal such a location. It's time for the Jurassic franchise to move beyond the island trope. While not necessarily requiring a Planet of the Apes-style scenario, exploring new environments would significantly benefit the series. Ultimately, Jurassic World: Rebirth’s success hinges on whether it embraces innovation or simply recycles familiar elements.
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