Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

This is easily the best Jurassic film since the original, a giddy resurrection buoyed by the charisma of Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. It excels in clever, funny and elegantly staged set pieces that avoid insulting the audience's intelligence.

The film marks a strong return to form for the Jurassic series after weaker recent entries, delivering breezy Spielberg-style thrills and strong performances. It particularly praises the romantic chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey.

The seventh entry is the best since Spielberg's original thanks to a strong script by David Koepp and eye-popping direction by Gareth Edwards. It stands out for its artful frames and harmonious pairing of writing and visuals that refresh the franchise.

The review calls it a competent but unexciting brand correction with solid action and technical skill, but criticizes weak characterizations, repetitive plotting, and a lack of wonder or innovation this late in the franchise. It notes effective suspense scenes but finds the overall effort unsustainable.

Gareth Edwards brings his signature visual sensibility to the Jurassic franchise with a standout reverential scene of dinosaurs, but the rest feels like a generic retread of familiar peril. The film is serviceable entertainment but lacks distinctiveness overall.

The review praises Gareth Edwards for delivering the best dinosaur action since Spielberg, with strong sequences, lush locations and a charismatic cast. They single out the T-rex attack along rapids as a masterclass in action design while noting the film offers little beyond expectations.

The critic finds that at its best Rebirth replicates some of Jurassic Park’s magic with satisfying thrills and inventive set pieces, but Gareth Edwards' blockbuster direction cannot save the subpar script. They single out the perfunctory characters, flat humour and vast plot holes as major drawbacks.

The critic finds that the latest Jurassic World entry has lost the sense of wonder that defined the franchise, with dinosaurs no longer inspiring awe as they once did. She singles out the repetitive blockbuster formula and signs of franchise fatigue as key complaints.

The critic finds the film convoluted and unsatisfying despite good intentions and cast, complaining about unconvincing writing, plot contrivances and lack of visual imagination in the dinosaur sequences.

The critic argues the film renders dinosaur carnage boring through creative exhaustion, unconvincing fetch-quest plotting, sketchy characters, and an inability to generate tension or novelty despite references to the original. It singles out the lack of energy in encounters and the sense that the makers are out of ideas.

The critic finds it a brisk, uneven, mostly enjoyable romp that loves the original but adds little new. Praises Edwards' filmmaking, striking images, clever staging and the set pieces while noting characters do not linger in memory.

The reboot is a lumbering, forgettable beast that renders even mutant dinosaurs dull and fails at spectacle or human drama. It works best when echoing Jaws but is ultimately let down by an earnest tone and choppy execution.

The critic finds the film more nostalgic than original but still delivers propulsive action, big scares, and appealing characters in a return to basics for the franchise. It highlights Edwards' Spielberg homages, strong cast chemistry (especially Johansson and Bailey), and effective set pieces while noting recycled story beats.

The critic calls it an unscary sequel that needed more time in amber, finding it lacking in thrills despite the premise.

The critic hails it as the best Jurassic movie since the original, praising its disaster-movie mentality, strong set pieces, and fresh cast that keeps the suspense and excitement alive without losing sight of the franchise's compelling elements.

The critic calls the film a delightfully thrilling summer movie adventure and a tasty cheeseburger, praising its craftsmanship despite being slight. Edwards is singled out for staging suspenseful dinosaur encounters with tension and affection for the creatures.

Dinosaurs feel scary again thanks to excellent set pieces that recapture tension from the original Jurassic Park, though a sluggish first act, pacing issues, and a weak finale hold it back from being fully successful.

The film delivers a fun pulp adventure focused on classic dinosaurs and strong set pieces, but is hampered by an overstuffed story, unmemorable human characters, and unappealing mutant creatures in the climax.

The critic finds the film a mixed bag that comes closer than most predecessors to a back-to-basics approach but ultimately falls short due to thin characters and nonstop references to earlier entries. It praises the director's sense of scale, dynamic visuals, and thrilling action set pieces across varied biomes.

The critic finds the film passable but unnecessary, praising Gareth Edwards' direction and action setpieces for capturing the original's tone and scale, while criticizing derivative characters, slow pacing, and lack of justification for its existence.

Spectacular monster-peril sequences and solid performances stand out, but patchy dialogue and a failure to recapture the original magic make the film feel average despite its entertainment value.