Jurassic World Rebirth Reactions Compare Scarlett Johansson Movie to Original Jurassic Park
Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay written by David Koepp, based on the characters created by Michael Crichton. The ensemble cast is led by Marvel Cinematic Universe vet Scarlett Johansson, Bridgerton breakout star Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis, and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid. Joining them are Rupert Friend (Homeland), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez), Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF), and Ed Skrein (Deadpool). The movie is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart, and Jim Spencer, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley serving as producers. It is a production by Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures.
Most of the reactions praised Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Rebirth for its cinematic visuals, with some even calling it as the 'most beautiful Jurassic film ever.' Edwards is also being recognized for perfectly delivering some of the franchise's most intense and terrifying action sequences. Critics have also likened the new installment to the original Jurassic Park trilogy, teasing how it gave them the same vibes as Steven Spielberg's 1997 movie. However, other critics did felt that the overall story was 'silly' and lacking.
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