He's expected at the turning point... After the catastrophic Jurassic World: The World After, the conclusion of a trilogy that was far from unanimously acclaimed, Universal Pictures is giving a second chance to the dinos brought to life by Steven Spielberg and inspired by the novels of Michael Crichton. Under the aegis of a new director, Gareth Edwards, Rebirth is set to open a new chapter in the history of the franchise. Gone are Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and the human cloning plot; the story will tell the story of the mission entrusted to a scientist, a special operations expert, and a guide on an island populated by prehistoric creatures.
The DNA of several specimens could provide a vaccine for a widespread disease in humans. But in this hostile place, which was used to develop the first dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, even the most adventurous, the most seasoned are in grave danger. Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend appear in front of the camera of the director of Rogue One. David Koepp is writing the screenplay, having helped bring Steven Spielberg's first two films to fruition. In such good hands, we can hope that Universal Pictures will deliver the summer blockbuster. A press screening has just been organized in the United States, an opportunity to take the temperature before the film's release on July 4 in France. What are the early reviews saying?
Between “triumph” and “forgettable” film
Some journalists, including Jazz Tangcay of Variety, “Jurassic World Renaissance is a resounding triumph and a perfect introduction to the franchise. I loved all the new dinosaurs, and some are truly scary. Prepare to fall in love with Dolores. I loved it, and what a beautiful homage to the original.”
For Mark Newbold, editor at Star Wars Insider, this new adventure “meets all the criteria of a Jurassic film, with endearing characters, a superb score, excellent cinematography, and incredible visual work from ILM. Hats off to Gareth Edwards. I want to see it again.”
Same tone from host Maude Garrett, who praises the film’s constant tension and the director's desire for spectacle. She does, however, regret that the film takes a too predictable path and that some scenes are “awkward. It’s a fun, nostalgia-laden moment.”
Critic Barry Levitt, Daily Beast, Empire, and Rolling Stone, says he is “impressed by Jurassic World Renaissance. The film understands that dinosaurs are incredibly majestic as well as deeply terrifying. The whole thing is fun, and Dolores is the GOAT.”
Perri Nemiroff, a journalist for Collider, is also enthusiastic, confirming the status of “a success for this new project. Gareth Edward has perfectly translated a Jurassic story to the screen. I love the cinematic magic of the original film. Over the years, the franchise has adopted more CGI. Renaissance is indeed full of rich set pieces in special effects, but these digital elements work particularly well here because Edwards has perfectly preserved this touching texture, and in particular by choosing to film in real settings and on film.”
While the first American responses are often to be taken with a pinch of salt, we can no longer count the number of enthusiastic reviews dampened by the release of a film a few days later, it is clear that it is rather encouraging for the license which continues to be a monument of cinema on the international scene. See you from July 4th to discover the game is worth the candle.
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