Oops, they did it again, only this time it's Disneyfied dinosaur sea world, with Rock'em Sock'em Raptors. I believe this was predicted in the first episode of Jurassic Park. Maybe the people attending this wonderful new concept in terror should have taken a cue from the first three films. I'm sure somebody took notes, and would not have gone there had they realized how many things can go awry just by messing with dinosaur DNA.
Bryce Dallas Howard has the best hair and make-up people on the planet. That, however, is not enough to save this film from disaster with a capital "D". The special effects are probably some of the best you'll ever see and the fact that most of it lent itself to 3D visually is a plus. I've never wanted a helicopter, ever, until now. Beige platform heels; I've run in heels before, up-hill even, but this film has the character, Claire, walking and running in terrain that you wouldn't even stand in, unless you're wearing steel-toe hip waders.
The characters and the premise is just plain "make you jump scary". Chris Pratt is establishing himself as the next generation action hero...he's funny, physical, and slightly left of center. Please don't make him the next Batman or Spiderman. I just can't wrap my head around that, more Guardians of the Galaxy, sil vous please.
Five supporting actors that caught my attention were B.D. Wong (The Freshman), Vincent d'Onofrio (Men In Black), Irrfan Khan (The Namesake, Life Of Pi), Omar Sy (The Intouchables), and Jake Johnson (The New Girl). Without them, there would be no Jurassic World and no need for this review, so kudos to them all for playing in no particular order good and evil.
So, they're baaaack, rent the DVD, oh heck, if you're that much into it, buy it, but remember this line, always: "Run!" Rating: 2 1/2 Stars...and an E-ticket to Disneyland.
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