First, if you didn't see the movie, why are you at the table? Second, this film was fantastic - thrilling and heartfelt. The new cast additions were great, and Howard and Pratt really upped their game. Expert direction and beautiful, dark cinematography. Love these guys but they seem like jaded old farts in this review.
lol everything you said is the exact opposite. The story was bland and recycled from the other movies. Acting was just fine whereas the characters were boring and had no development. The story was unnecessary in general.
I don't understand why the producers just don't go for it all and make an out and out horror movie; our deepest primal fear face to face against the original primal monsters. Go for the horror, the "R" rating, the gore; show present day men, women and children contending with the kind of primal fear our palaeolithic ancestors lived with when night-fall came and made family and friends huddle as close to a campfire as possible all to keep the strange fierce creatures lurking beyond the light at bay.
Yeah these are targeted at kids, but I wouldn’t take one younger than 8-9 to see this. That was my thought watching it-the plot is too stupid for adults, so what is the point of this?
Fallen Kingdom? More like Fallen Franchise. Not a good movie at all. Personally preferred the first one, cause it leaned so heavily on recycling moments from “Jurassic Park” that at least it had the nostalgia going for it. The plot and characters are so weakly written here. Maybe I’m cynical, but these Hollywood studios must think the average moviegoer is a moron.
Come on.... it's dinosaurs. It's exactly what it's supposed to be. It's not about complex characters with introspective motivation. Not one of these critics can say how they would have done it differently. They can't offer a single interesting, new idea but they can certainly bash it. What script would either of them write if they were offered a million dollars? They've already done flying dinosaurs, swimming dinosaurs, trained dinosaurs and genetically modified dinosaurs. Fallen Kingdom had an great exploding volcano, dinosaurs in a haunted castle and a twist of a little girl. The camera work was great. The effects were great. The sound was great. What would you DO? Giant prehistoric insects, engineering a real fire-breathing dragon, a new Cretaceous Park. It's so lazy to criticize. What do you got?
Marc Farrell I couldn't have said it better. These critics are an absolute hoot when it comes to blockbusters, all they do is give 'hot takes' and offer no real criticism. Shame since they do know better. Another prime example of clueless elite critics. I literally despise this type of pompous lazy attitude. For the record I did enjoy the movie very much. No it's not an amazing classic but it's a fun exciting Jurassic movie.
Don Joe how about the logic from the original couple is completely thrown out the window. Now that they can have constant special effects the franchise has the mind and logic of a cartoon. In Jurassic Park and I’d say even the first two sequels it still seemed like the movies took place in the real world and the dinosaurs seemed like they had realistic presence to them because they used a lot more animatronics. I haven’t seen this one yet but Jurassic World was kinda crap. Basically pet raptors, giant mayhem erupting everywhere like a transformers movie. That’s not what Jurassic Park was supposed to be
You make good valid points, I would very much appreciate more animatronics and realistic effects but those days are all but gone. Could these films be more creative at being personal stories with less visual noise? Absolutely and I would love them even more. But I do enjoy the story of what Fallen Kingdom delivers quite a bit. Dumb fun for sure but a far far cry from the incoherent nonstop barrage that was the Transformers series, of which I simply didn't watch the 4th and 5th one, I'd had enough.
Don Joe I haven’t seen this one yet but I’m just taking what I thought of the first Jurassic World and applying it here. It just feels like a different series, like a mega franchised product and I have trouble believing these two series could take place in the same universe when they don’t share any of the same logic or rules
I feel like the scriptwriters didn't understand the Jurassic Park books. The series is a horror/suspense/thriller, not an action adventure. They are making these movies like the Marvel movies and it's just...terrible.
No, it's just some people seem not to mind unoriginal plot devices, whereas the rest of us expect a little more from our movies - especially one with such great predecessors (i.e.: the first two movies). I would've loved nothing more than to love this movie, but the fact is that nostalgia alone cannot carry a sequel..
The reviewers overlooked the huge plot hole in the film. It is all about rescuing the dinosaurs from the island which is blowing up and these are supposedly the last dinosaurs, but there is no mention at all of SITE B which is where Jurassic Park 3 entirely takes place! The film itself is just okay and entirely too predictable. The script needed to be reworked by someone with new eyes who could see the problems because people who have been working on a film for many months lose their objectivity.
Jimvanhise How is it a plot hole when if even given the Site B option, the dinosaurs we're never going to be taken there anyway? Like, the ones who really wanted to rescue them literally had no choice in the matter where they ended up because it was never going to happen in the first place, Mills was bringing them to CA either way.
I never saw 2 or 3,so it doesn’t matter to me. Too many movies are concerned with logical consistency in relation to previous films, but this movie had no logic as a stand-alone film.
I tried to like the first half on the island, but the second half in the giant Gothic mansion was unbelievably stupid. So a giant ship with containers ports in Oakland or Long Beach (where they have the equipment to unload container ships) and no one notices these screaming boxes coming off the ship and going on the interstate with double wide loads to some place upstate? And that stupidity is off screen....
Total bore? I think Alonso took a nap in the first Jurassic World. If that movie was boring, than the first Jurassic movie is an art house film. Or a painting.
Truth be told I was never a fan of even the original movie. Always found Westworld and The 13th Warrior and Andromeda Strain to be more compelling Crichton properties.
What ever happened to giant practical dinosaurs that gives these films a sense of awe and wonder? It makes the Dinos feel more real, all this CGI makes me just not care and to lock a Jurassic Park movie to one mansion location wtf? No sense of adventure and RIDICULOUS storyline
So true, I feel like you are the only other person I have seen who likes the original dinosaurs more than the CGI. These movies make SOOOO much money, I'm sure they could afford the real animatronic dinosaurs... I bet in this current day the price would be substantially cheaper to produce the machines too. A movie should NOT be more life-like 25 years ago.
Mr. E lots of people feel this way. Listen to the nextbestpicture podcast on it. They talk about how the original few movies felt real. And I agree. Even aside from the over use of cgi all logic is out the window in the Jurassic world movies. The movies are essentially live action cartoons now
I loved how you used clips of what you’re talking about at that moment. As much as I love seeing you all and your classic set up, this definitely adds another layer:)
SUPER MINOR SPOILER: This movie is beyond dumb. Towards the end of the movie we’re shown that within a secret lab they are already growing Dino eggs presumably started from dna remnants of the Dino’s on Isla Nubar. So if you already have the necessary genetic material to replicate these Dino’s why go through the bother of transporting live dangerous animals to America which would be much more expensive and harder conceal!!! And on top of that the need to capture Blue was pointless because they had already grown a hyper intelligent raptor to begin with. Wtf screenwriters I’ll accept some reasonable doubt to have fun but god damn this is screen writing malpractice. Also the characters suck so yea...
So glad I didn't watch any trailers for this before seeing it, looks like they gave away a few things there. Unlike the WTF crew, I kind of appreciated the second half of the film where they took the action to a more gothic monster setting which we'd never really seen in a JP film before, lots of Hammer Horror vibes going on there which was a refreshing change of pace somewhat after 4 films. But I honestly don't expect to see any contemporary Jurassic Park sequel ever hit the cinematic heights that Spielberg achieved with the very first film, it's a 90s-era techno-thriller classic, these new films are just nonsense action movies now.
I dont understand what people keep talking about. First off you shouldnt review a movie you haven't seen. Second, you clearly just werent paying attention to the fact that Lockwood cloned his daughter, the directors wanted to play on the "unholy" aspect of the idea (easily caught in how the film was musically scored), and the second part of a trilogy is always going to be a bridge from something to the finale so it shouldnt be the best film in a franchise. Even though probably no film with Dr-throne the first Jurassic Park film, this was one of the better films of the franchise. A true fan of the original novels and films can easily see that.
Honestly, isn't the problem just the lack of new stuff? Someone needs to lock the studio heads in an abandoned but still stocked Barnes & Nobles until they come up with something new to adapt.
Terrible movie. They should have just released the dinosaurs in America midway through the movie, instead of having an auction and riding the dumbwaiter. The characters were dumber than the dumbwaiter.
I m not sure if I misheard. But I m sure bill said he hadn't seen the movie. This is the only channel on the internet where people comment on a film that they haven't seen how does that make sense ?
callmecatalyst I take your point but you can t contribute honestly to a movie you haven't seen. I don t understand why everyone doesn't go and see the movie and then come back and analyze it. critics like captain Logan and others sometimes apologize for the delay in putting out material until they have seen the movie. What s the rush?
Enigmatic that s my point.he doesn't know if it follows from previous films.how can he review a film that he hadn't t seen.he doesn't know if it s good or bad. What sort of tone or build up.whether it s atmospheric.well directed.does it pay off at the end?is it worth going to the cinema or should I wait for streaming.with all due respect he s not in a position to judge this movie.
I find this review incredibly poor. For one, you frequently use the incorrect names for the stars, it is Daniella Pineda, not Gabriella. It’s hard to take your assessment seriously when you haven’t done the proper research. Overall, Fallen Kingdom is a great sequel that takes the franchise in a new direction, similar to what The Last Jedi did to Star Wars. Yes, the script is still clunky, but the cinematography, special effects and unexpected themes of animal rights are fabulous. And all of this nonsense about a lack of characterisation is bizarre. Spielberg’s original lacked characterisation and at the time that was what people complained about the most. You say it yourself in this review: it’s a “monster movie”. Switch your brain off for two hours and enjoy yourselves. Plus, the opening sequence is one of the best scenes from the entire year so far. Easily a 7/10 and the best JP sequel.
"Switch your brain off for two hours and enjoy yourselves." That's how you judge a good movie? It's like I want to eat something but not food, I'm not gonna get thing that is essential for me to quench my hunger, which is food. In your case you don't want to use the brain, which is used to take in and assess what you're seeing?
Shauno hmmm I don’t think I said that’s how I judge a good movie but the Jurassic series has always been about enjoying rampaging dinosaurs, not incredibly deep characterisations. The human characters in the series rightly play second fiddle to the incredibly realistic-looking prehistoric beasts. I’m more than happy to sit and debate life whilst watching Schindler’s List or The Post or 2001: A Space Odyssey, but sometimes I want big dumb fun and there’s nothing wrong with that. As a film critic myself, I appreciate all genres and styles, indie or blockbuster. If you don’t, then you’re not a very good critic. Fallen Kingdom is exactly what I wanted from Jurassic Park, something fun, fast-paced and actually a little different to the rest of the series.
It wasn't a great movie but I still enjoyed it, probably because I don't over think every aspect of a film. Of course there were moments of it that were recycled and totally predictable but it was still fun. Alonso and Christy are at the point where they can't seem to just have fun anymore and enjoy a film for what it is. I mean c'mon I don't think anyone is going to see a Jurassic Park movie to learn the meaning of life or see great acting. Great effects, dinosaurs, action and more dinosaurs!! This movie delivers!
I actually loved the ending... for the future movies I guess! They can actually take it to Apes franchise direction now FINALLY & have Jurassic WORLD in the WORLD! I’m actually excited to see RISE OF THE PLANET OF DINOSAURS!
sawadee2000 I’m no critic, but I saw it last night and... I really didn’t enjoy it. There were moments I felt like I had to turn my brain off for the plot to make sense. There were moments where it felt like scenes or dialogue was missing too, it just wasn’t that enables to me.
Fallen Kingdom is way more like The Lost World, in that they're....well, they both SUCK. i really think they should've gone in the weaponizing the spliced up super dinos...at least, that can potentially takes us to new, unexplored territories.
the madafaka what sucks about TLW ?? Kept hearing it. But I thought it was decent. It has tension built up like the T-rex & the caravan dangling the cliff scene. The raptors in the bush scenes. It is pretty good & i can watch it thousand time again
it's got good to CLASSIC moments here and there..FOR SURE... but those don't necessarily make a good overall movie. it's got unbelievably STUPID characters...dumb plot..and so many story loop holes. and for Julianne Moore's supposedly brilliant WILD LIFE EXPERT...she keeps making DUMB imbecilic mistakes after another. oh..and one more thing...gymnastics kicking a raptor's ass...awmylawwrrddd.... it's just sooooo BAD (NOT in a good way).
TheWonderGirl23 honestly no. I liked the first. It was exciting and had some great moments. This literally had an hour with no fighting. It was a weird sequel. It feels like a different movie that tries to focus on story but the story is generic and stupid.
The problem with these movies is that there's to much going on at the same time. Exploding buildings and volcanoes, thousands of dinosaurs charging down a hill, lots of loud screaming and running everywhere. The first Jurassic Park didn't hit you over the head like a hyped up toddler.
+Tim Restrictions in technology back in 1993 meant they had to use the dinos sparsely, and intelligently. A claw here, a tail there, a shadow and a sound. Now they can dump as many dinos onto the screen as they want, and some people at Hollywood must believe that more is better.
All this "we bioengineered a new scary dinosaur" shit is so stupid. Just go back to what made the original work: peoples' fascination with real dinosaurs.
Just saw the movie. I think it was amazing. i don't know why we are criticising these movies so much. Yes the plot points are similar to the previous enstallments but I enjoyed this movie way more then Jurassic world. That movie was pretty bad in comparison to this movie. Night and day difference!!! I'd give this movie 9/10
i don't know why we are criticising these movies so much. Because they're insulting our intelligence, lack any decent plot and are just a fucking cash grab and nothing more. In 10 years time nobody will give a shit about these 2 movies
Fallen kingdom is dumb silly you have got to be kidding fun. What's next, Blue holding a machine gun in Vegas? Why say where Cromwell works out? Bizarre choice Christy.
The movie was OK (6~7/10) but it still is a poor man's Jurassic Park. Most of the dinosaur scenes are CG and it's darker than Pacific Rim. And it's VERY "PG-13" and not in a good way.
I kind of wish Matt was here because I know he would have hated it, I just feel he would have hated it less than the others. Nothing is funnier than to watch Alonzo rant for 11 minutes. Kmon guys haven't seen this one yet, but liked the first JW. Cant see that this one is going to be that bad. We'll see.
I will stipulate that I went to a late show, and went to a theatre with reclining seats so I was really comfortable; BUT I didn't expect to fall asleep in the middle of the movie. I ALWAYS go to late shows (most times even after a cocktail) and have never fallen asleep. I woke back up, but I didn't enjoy it as much as Jurassic World. It was ok I guess. I could have waited to see it on Netflix/HBO/whatever streaming service might get it
So we need to have a lesbian character just for the sake of having a lesbian character? Kidding? Enough of pushing these stupid agendas for the sake of inclusiveness. It's not realistic
Hi all,, I didn't like it and I didn't hate it. I love all the CGI,, I want to see it again in 3d just for that aspect of the film. I didn't form any connections to the cast members so I could care less if they got eaten. Script was boring, unoriginal, and no character build up. Go back and see Jurassic Park 1. This film should be renamed,,,," 2 hours 8 minutes Chased by Dinosaurs, What a day" When does the Next Planet of the Apes Come out?
Awesome movie. More Dinosaurs on screen I never felt like they were treated as a afterthought. Some CGI was cheap, the plot is also a bit over used. The movie was awesome and creepy towards the last Half
It was fine. I did like how the question "should Dinosaurs be alive now" was presented here, than in in the previous films, and it works as a Dino-Monster movie. I just hated a) how Cartoonishly evil the villains were(One looks like a cross between Donald Trump and the Elephant Man) and b) how slow the last 3rd of the movie was(I.E, when they got off the island). It felt like it should of ended 10-15 minutes earlier. But yeah, it fine, if you see at a discount. Still prefer these two movies over either Lost World and JP3 ,as Jurassic Park sequels.
I honestly think the first half is way better than the first movie,like the character are better. Half way however the movie is lost. The end makes no sense
I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries on volcanos lately, and that whole scenario with the volcano in the movie was pure bullshit, lol! The effects are good, and there are lots of cool new dinosaurs but there’s also a lot of “Oh, come on” moments in this, just saw it today, the original will always be the best.
I think the Jurassic park movies have a meta narrative if you replace dinosaurs with movie & you get people trying to remake the first movie and failing.
Did injoyed the movie it's okay. But the movie field like a comic book action cartoon, way different from the first two Jurassic park films they were down earth real.
I didn’t see this movie and have no intention of seeing it but all the same I’m still glad I clicked on this video ‘cause I’ve never seen Christy wearing glasses.
The worst ending to a film I have ever seen! Lets just release a T-Rex and a bunch of other dangerous dinosaurs into civilisation in the USA with no thought as to the safety of other humans and how stupid that is. Sure millions of men, women and children will be put in danger and probably killed if we release these animals but lets forget about that and release them upon the world anyway. I can't even understand what the writers were thinking. Hmmm risk millions of peoples lives or let 11 dinosaurs die? Boy thats a tough one. And making the little girl press the button to release the dinosaurs is a bullshit cop-out. Plus we already saw what happens when you let a dinosaur loose in a city in the second Jurassic Park film when Jeff Goldblum tries to lure that T-Rex back to the boat that was wreaking havoc in Seattle. Stupid Stupid Stupid Stupid
Mahone I didn't see any of those movies but I would try to watch them with an open mind and appreciate them for what they are. Not every painting is a Picasso but they can still be beautiful to look at. 🌈❤🍊💛💚💙💜
Triggered? Im not triggered im annoyed at the shit that gets constantly produced in Hollywood these days and Jurassic World and its sequel are the biggest shites to come out in recent years. It was the same bs with the first JW people jizzing all over it how amazing it is. Then i watched it and no wonder the movie world is so shit when people have such low expectations and get so easily convinced just because it has dinosaur and they completely ignore a stupid plot. Normies what can you do you sadly can't live without them.
Mahone how do these movies effect your life in ANY way? You're aware that studios need to make big budget blockbusters (in hopes massive international revenue) so they can fund smaller budget movies (aka oscar fodder) right?
I hated the ending, too. Completely ruined the whole movie, and now I have no interest in seeing another one. I go to Universal a lot, and now the theme music just tells me that I'm almost to the Harry Potter area. Sometimes you can have too much of something.
This movie was big dumb fun with dinosaurs. Admittedly not also delivered with a heavy plot, but I was entertained. Check out the news (CNN?) crawl on the bottom of the screen in an early scene. There is a comment regarding "the President" which is hysterical (and yet made me a little sad).
As long as I get well-done CGI dinosaurs chasing and eating people, I'm totally OK with these sequels. I'm sorry people who don't like dinosaurs chasing and eating people have to watch these films, but not very. By now, you should know what you are gonna get.
+Pat By that logic, 'Pacific Rim' and 'Transformers' are equally good because they both feature giant robots fighting. 'Batman and Robin' and 'Dark Knight' both feature billionaires dressing up as bats and chasing bad guys. Equal. Hitchcock's 'The Birds' and 'Birdemic' both feature birds going after people. 'Schindler's List' and 'Dead Snow' both feature Nazis.
First, if you didn't see the movie, why are you at the table? Second, this film was fantastic - thrilling and heartfelt. The new cast additions were great, and Howard and Pratt really upped their game. Expert direction and beautiful, dark cinematography. Love these guys but they seem like jaded old farts in this review.
lol everything you said is the exact opposite. The story was bland and recycled from the other movies. Acting was just fine whereas the characters were boring and had no development. The story was unnecessary in general.
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I don't understand why the producers just don't go for it all and make an out and out horror movie; our deepest primal fear face to face against the original primal monsters. Go for the horror, the "R" rating, the gore; show present day men, women and children contending with the kind of primal fear our palaeolithic ancestors lived with when night-fall came and made family and friends huddle as close to a campfire as possible all to keep the strange fierce creatures lurking beyond the light at bay.
neil adlington Because Kids see these movies. That would be financial suicide, as much as I agree with you.
Yeah these are targeted at kids, but I wouldn’t take one younger than 8-9 to see this. That was my thought watching it-the plot is too stupid for adults, so what is the point of this?
Fallen Kingdom? More like Fallen Franchise. Not a good movie at all. Personally preferred the first one, cause it leaned so heavily on recycling moments from “Jurassic Park” that at least it had the nostalgia going for it. The plot and characters are so weakly written here. Maybe I’m cynical, but these Hollywood studios must think the average moviegoer is a moron.
Ben needs to be on more review videos. Even if he doesn’t watch them.
Come on.... it's dinosaurs. It's exactly what it's supposed to be. It's not about complex characters with introspective motivation. Not one of these critics can say how they would have done it differently. They can't offer a single interesting, new idea but they can certainly bash it. What script would either of them write if they were offered a million dollars? They've already done flying dinosaurs, swimming dinosaurs, trained dinosaurs and genetically modified dinosaurs. Fallen Kingdom had an great exploding volcano, dinosaurs in a haunted castle and a twist of a little girl. The camera work was great. The effects were great. The sound was great. What would you DO? Giant prehistoric insects, engineering a real fire-breathing dragon, a new Cretaceous Park. It's so lazy to criticize. What do you got?
Marc Farrell I couldn't have said it better. These critics are an absolute hoot when it comes to blockbusters, all they do is give 'hot takes' and offer no real criticism. Shame since they do know better. Another prime example of clueless elite critics. I literally despise this type of pompous lazy attitude.
For the record I did enjoy the movie very much. No it's not an amazing classic but it's a fun exciting Jurassic movie.
Don Joe how about the logic from the original couple is completely thrown out the window. Now that they can have constant special effects the franchise has the mind and logic of a cartoon. In Jurassic Park and I’d say even the first two sequels it still seemed like the movies took place in the real world and the dinosaurs seemed like they had realistic presence to them because they used a lot more animatronics. I haven’t seen this one yet but Jurassic World was kinda crap. Basically pet raptors, giant mayhem erupting everywhere like a transformers movie. That’s not what Jurassic Park was supposed to be
You make good valid points, I would very much appreciate more animatronics and realistic effects but those days are all but gone. Could these films be more creative at being personal stories with less visual noise? Absolutely and I would love them even more. But I do enjoy the story of what Fallen Kingdom delivers quite a bit. Dumb fun for sure but a far far cry from the incoherent nonstop barrage that was the Transformers series, of which I simply didn't watch the 4th and 5th one, I'd had enough.
Don Joe I haven’t seen this one yet but I’m just taking what I thought of the first Jurassic World and applying it here. It just feels like a different series, like a mega franchised product and I have trouble believing these two series could take place in the same universe when they don’t share any of the same logic or rules
I feel like the scriptwriters didn't understand the Jurassic Park books. The series is a horror/suspense/thriller, not an action adventure. They are making these movies like the Marvel movies and it's just...terrible.
Is Ben here just as a counterbalance so the set doesn't flip over? Why even have him if he can't be bothered to even see the movie?
audience stand-in/moderator, they often have a third person present who hasn't seen the movie so that third person can ask questions
Where is all this Jurassic world hate coming from? I thought Jurassic world was good, not nearly as great as the first, but fun
Jr Morales People just like to hate anything these days I'm afraid.
No, it's just some people seem not to mind unoriginal plot devices, whereas the rest of us expect a little more from our movies - especially one with such great predecessors (i.e.: the first two movies). I would've loved nothing more than to love this movie, but the fact is that nostalgia alone cannot carry a sequel..
The reviewers overlooked the huge plot hole in the film. It is all about rescuing the dinosaurs from the island which is blowing up and these are supposedly the last dinosaurs, but there is no mention at all of SITE B which is where Jurassic Park 3 entirely takes place! The film itself is just okay and entirely too predictable. The script needed to be reworked by someone with new eyes who could see the problems because people who have been working on a film for many months lose their objectivity.
Jimvanhise The Lost World and Jurassic Park 3 aren’t cannon in this film.
They are because they include a scene of John Hammond that's taken from the Lost World. Either that or they can't write for shit. Probably that.
Paul Julian no, Jurassic world ignores part 2 and 3. Only the first is cannon
Jimvanhise How is it a plot hole when if even given the Site B option, the dinosaurs we're never going to be taken there anyway? Like, the ones who really wanted to rescue them literally had no choice in the matter where they ended up because it was never going to happen in the first place, Mills was bringing them to CA either way.
I never saw 2 or 3,so it doesn’t matter to me. Too many movies are concerned with logical consistency in relation to previous films, but this movie had no logic as a stand-alone film.
I tried to like the first half on the island, but the second half in the giant Gothic mansion was unbelievably stupid. So a giant ship with containers ports in Oakland or Long Beach (where they have the equipment to unload container ships) and no one notices these screaming boxes coming off the ship and going on the interstate with double wide loads to some place upstate? And that stupidity is off screen....
Total bore? I think Alonso took a nap in the first Jurassic World. If that movie was boring, than the first Jurassic movie is an art house film. Or a painting.
Truth be told I was never a fan of even the original movie. Always found Westworld and The 13th Warrior and Andromeda Strain to be more compelling Crichton properties.
What ever happened to giant practical dinosaurs that gives these films a sense of awe and wonder? It makes the Dinos feel more real, all this CGI makes me just not care and to lock a Jurassic Park movie to one mansion location wtf? No sense of adventure and RIDICULOUS storyline
So true, I feel like you are the only other person I have seen who likes the original dinosaurs more than the CGI. These movies make SOOOO much money, I'm sure they could afford the real animatronic dinosaurs... I bet in this current day the price would be substantially cheaper to produce the machines too. A movie should NOT be more life-like 25 years ago.
Mr. E lots of people feel this way. Listen to the nextbestpicture podcast on it. They talk about how the original few movies felt real. And I agree. Even aside from the over use of cgi all logic is out the window in the Jurassic world movies. The movies are essentially live action cartoons now
Just saw it in 3D and it was a lot a fun if you don't take it too seriously. Effects were awesome.
Why has everyone been blasting this to pieces? I went in expecting something merely serviceable but came out believing it was better than the last JW.
And in this review they say it's better than the last one...but it still isn't great.
Bet they'd give it higher scores if the girl was confirmed as a lesbian.
Jeopardy Dexter I LOVED it! My husband can be a movie snob & he loved it too!!! I cannot fathom why everyone is hating on it so hard💔
I loved how you used clips of what you’re talking about at that moment. As much as I love seeing you all and your classic set up, this definitely adds another layer:)
SUPER MINOR SPOILER:
This movie is beyond dumb. Towards the end of the movie we’re shown that within a secret lab they are already growing Dino eggs presumably started from dna remnants of the Dino’s on Isla Nubar. So if you already have the necessary genetic material to replicate these Dino’s why go through the bother of transporting live dangerous animals to America which would be much more expensive and harder conceal!!! And on top of that the need to capture Blue was pointless because they had already grown a hyper intelligent raptor to begin with. Wtf screenwriters I’ll accept some reasonable doubt to have fun but god damn this is screen writing malpractice. Also the characters suck so yea...
Jake Gittes or the weaponize dinosaur that u activate by pointing a lazer at.
Never seen a franchise sequel so packed with scenes and moments entirely lifted from previous installments.
I went in with low expectations and came out presently surprised. Do with that what you will.
Knew this would be shit before they made it, had my suspicion confirmed by the trailer, just came here to hear my convictions vindicated.
It was alright, it wasn't awful but if I could go back in time I'd probably just save my money
So glad I didn't watch any trailers for this before seeing it, looks like they gave away a few things there. Unlike the WTF crew, I kind of appreciated the second half of the film where they took the action to a more gothic monster setting which we'd never really seen in a JP film before, lots of Hammer Horror vibes going on there which was a refreshing change of pace somewhat after 4 films. But I honestly don't expect to see any contemporary Jurassic Park sequel ever hit the cinematic heights that Spielberg achieved with the very first film, it's a 90s-era techno-thriller classic, these new films are just nonsense action movies now.
By Christy’s logic making your character gay means they have depth?
I loved this movie. I really did enjoy it. Jurassic park still my favourite but this comes close 2nd.
The only thing I liked about this movie was the opening sequence... that’s it.
I dont understand what people keep talking about. First off you shouldnt review a movie you haven't seen. Second, you clearly just werent paying attention to the fact that Lockwood cloned his daughter, the directors wanted to play on the "unholy" aspect of the idea (easily caught in how the film was musically scored), and the second part of a trilogy is always going to be a bridge from something to the finale so it shouldnt be the best film in a franchise. Even though probably no film with Dr-throne the first Jurassic Park film, this was one of the better films of the franchise. A true fan of the original novels and films can easily see that.
Fun to watch special effects wise but plot was kinda cheesy. Still worth watching if you dont mind mindless corporate entertainment
Honestly, isn't the problem just the lack of new stuff? Someone needs to lock the studio heads in an abandoned but still stocked Barnes & Nobles until they come up with something new to adapt.
Terrible movie. They should have just released the dinosaurs in America midway through the movie, instead of having an auction and riding the dumbwaiter. The characters were dumber than the dumbwaiter.
I love revisiting WTF reviews, still disagree with this one though.
I m not sure if I misheard. But I m sure bill said he hadn't seen the movie. This is the only channel on the internet where people comment on a film that they haven't seen how does that make sense ?
Who is Bill?
sglider sorry Ben not bill
yeah, hence why he doesn't review it - Christie & Alonso do. Ben just interjects once to ask if it follows from the earlier films, that's it.
callmecatalyst I take your point but you can t contribute honestly to a movie you haven't seen. I don t understand why everyone doesn't go and see the movie and then come back and analyze it. critics like captain Logan and others sometimes apologize for the delay in putting out material until they have seen the movie. What s the rush?
Enigmatic that s my point.he doesn't know if it follows from previous films.how can he review a film that he hadn't t seen.he doesn't know if it s good or bad. What sort of tone or build up.whether it s atmospheric.well directed.does it pay off at the end?is it worth going to the cinema or should I wait for streaming.with all due respect he s not in a position to judge this movie.
I find this review incredibly poor. For one, you frequently use the incorrect names for the stars, it is Daniella Pineda, not Gabriella. It’s hard to take your assessment seriously when you haven’t done the proper research.
Overall, Fallen Kingdom is a great sequel that takes the franchise in a new direction, similar to what The Last Jedi did to Star Wars. Yes, the script is still clunky, but the cinematography, special effects and unexpected themes of animal rights are fabulous.
And all of this nonsense about a lack of characterisation is bizarre. Spielberg’s original lacked characterisation and at the time that was what people complained about the most. You say it yourself in this review: it’s a “monster movie”. Switch your brain off for two hours and enjoy yourselves.
Plus, the opening sequence is one of the best scenes from the entire year so far.
Easily a 7/10 and the best JP sequel.
"Switch your brain off for two hours and enjoy yourselves." That's how you judge a good movie? It's like I want to eat something but not food, I'm not gonna get thing that is essential for me to quench my hunger, which is food. In your case you don't want to use the brain, which is used to take in and assess what you're seeing?
Shauno hmmm I don’t think I said that’s how I judge a good movie but the Jurassic series has always been about enjoying rampaging dinosaurs, not incredibly deep characterisations. The human characters in the series rightly play second fiddle to the incredibly realistic-looking prehistoric beasts.
I’m more than happy to sit and debate life whilst watching Schindler’s List or The Post or 2001: A Space Odyssey, but sometimes I want big dumb fun and there’s nothing wrong with that.
As a film critic myself, I appreciate all genres and styles, indie or blockbuster. If you don’t, then you’re not a very good critic.
Fallen Kingdom is exactly what I wanted from Jurassic Park, something fun, fast-paced and actually a little different to the rest of the series.
It wasn't a great movie but I still enjoyed it, probably because I don't over think every aspect of a film. Of course there were moments of it that were recycled and totally predictable but it was still fun. Alonso and Christy are at the point where they can't seem to just have fun anymore and enjoy a film for what it is. I mean c'mon I don't think anyone is going to see a Jurassic Park movie to learn the meaning of life or see great acting. Great effects, dinosaurs, action and more dinosaurs!! This movie delivers!
Uhhh... critics suck.. this is not up for Oscars people... its a popcorn flick.. and a really good one! Critics suck
I actually loved the ending... for the future movies I guess!
They can actually take it to Apes franchise direction now FINALLY & have Jurassic WORLD in the WORLD!
I’m actually excited to see RISE OF THE PLANET OF DINOSAURS!
Once again I'm so glad I'm NOT a jaded film critic. The rest of us will thoroughly enjoy it.
sawadee2000 I’m no critic, but I saw it last night and... I really didn’t enjoy it. There were moments I felt like I had to turn my brain off for the plot to make sense. There were moments where it felt like scenes or dialogue was missing too, it just wasn’t that enables to me.
how do the jurassic park sequels manage to screw up dinosaurs brought back to life.
Story _ line was garbage but overall I liked it a lot best Jurassic park movie since original 1.
Fallen Kingdom is way more like The Lost World, in that they're....well, they both SUCK.
i really think they should've gone in the weaponizing the spliced up super dinos...at least, that can potentially takes us to new, unexplored territories.
the madafaka what sucks about TLW ?? Kept hearing it. But I thought it was decent. It has tension built up like the T-rex & the caravan dangling the cliff scene. The raptors in the bush scenes. It is pretty good & i can watch it thousand time again
it's got good to CLASSIC moments here and there..FOR SURE... but those don't necessarily make a good overall movie.
it's got unbelievably STUPID characters...dumb plot..and so many story loop holes.
and for Julianne Moore's supposedly brilliant WILD LIFE EXPERT...she keeps making DUMB imbecilic mistakes after another.
oh..and one more thing...gymnastics kicking a raptor's ass...awmylawwrrddd.... it's just sooooo BAD (NOT in a good way).
I enjoyed.
Ben "I didn't see this one" Mankowitz.
Yeah he doesn't watch anything. I don't even know why they have him on at all if he didn't watch the movie.
I like the dude. But he says that so often I think it should be his nickname.
I agree.
jason callan my sentiments exactly 😁😁😁
Why is ben there... Half the time he didnt even see the movie. Feel free to stay at home next time
Terrible movie. All CGI. Are we supposed to be sad at that scene where Dinosaurs die because of the volcano? It’s not hard to write something fresh.
I saw it. It's so stupid.
I know you say it was stupid but are the action scenes at least worth it?
TheWonderGirl23 honestly no. I liked the first. It was exciting and had some great moments. This literally had an hour with no fighting. It was a weird sequel. It feels like a different movie that tries to focus on story but the story is generic and stupid.
The problem with these movies is that there's to much going on at the same time. Exploding buildings and volcanoes, thousands of dinosaurs charging down a hill, lots of loud screaming and running everywhere. The first Jurassic Park didn't hit you over the head like a hyped up toddler.
+Tim
Restrictions in technology back in 1993 meant they had to use the dinos sparsely, and intelligently. A claw here, a tail there, a shadow and a sound. Now they can dump as many dinos onto the screen as they want, and some people at Hollywood must believe that more is better.
All this "we bioengineered a new scary dinosaur" shit is so stupid. Just go back to what made the original work: peoples' fascination with real dinosaurs.
Just saw the movie. I think it was amazing. i don't know why we are criticising these movies so much. Yes the plot points are similar to the previous enstallments but I enjoyed this movie way more then Jurassic world. That movie was pretty bad in comparison to this movie. Night and day difference!!! I'd give this movie 9/10
i don't know why we are criticising these movies so much.
Because they're insulting our intelligence, lack any decent plot and are just a fucking cash grab and nothing more. In 10 years time nobody will give a shit about these 2 movies
If they would just make these without the people! They do the dinosaurs better!
Fallen kingdom is dumb silly you have got to be kidding fun. What's next, Blue holding a machine gun in Vegas? Why say where Cromwell works out? Bizarre choice Christy.
The movie was OK (6~7/10) but it still is a poor man's Jurassic Park. Most of the dinosaur scenes are CG and it's darker than Pacific Rim. And it's VERY "PG-13" and not in a good way.
It was good, action wise. Plot wise it was repetitve/boring. Same characters and it felt like i was watching the same movie
Ben, You should watch it regardless of critics and watch the movie before you appear on this review.
I think we have a contender for worse film in the franchise. The only interesting character was the dino vet who kept talking shit to everyone
I kind of wish Matt was here because I know he would have hated it, I just feel he would have hated it less than the others. Nothing is funnier than to watch Alonzo rant for 11 minutes. Kmon guys haven't seen this one yet, but liked the first JW. Cant see that this one is going to be that bad. We'll see.
I will stipulate that I went to a late show, and went to a theatre with reclining seats so I was really comfortable; BUT I didn't expect to fall asleep in the middle of the movie. I ALWAYS go to late shows (most times even after a cocktail) and have never fallen asleep. I woke back up, but I didn't enjoy it as much as Jurassic World. It was ok I guess. I could have waited to see it on Netflix/HBO/whatever streaming service might get it
I just love how much Ben loves Out of Sight.
And props to Ben for seeing the first Jurassic Park in the Uptown Theater in DC, my hometown. Great theater to see that movie in
I love how Ben just casually goes “I didn’t see this one”
So we need to have a lesbian character just for the sake of having a lesbian character? Kidding? Enough of pushing these stupid agendas for the sake of inclusiveness. It's not realistic
Hi all,, I didn't like it and I didn't hate it. I love all the CGI,, I want to see it again in 3d just for that aspect of the film. I didn't form any connections to the cast members so I could care less if they got eaten. Script was boring, unoriginal, and no character build up. Go back and see Jurassic Park 1. This film should be renamed,,,," 2 hours 8 minutes Chased by Dinosaurs, What a day" When does the Next Planet of the Apes Come out?
Does anyone know what Alonso is talking about in reference to the joke from the first Jurassic Park?
4.9 is a generous number for JP: Fallen Kingdom.
Colin Trevorrow's the problem. He was both a producer and writer in this.
Awesome movie. More Dinosaurs on screen I never felt like they were treated as a afterthought. Some CGI was cheap, the plot is also a bit over used. The movie was awesome and creepy towards the last Half
It was fine. I did like how the question "should Dinosaurs be alive now" was presented here, than in in the previous films, and it works as a Dino-Monster movie. I just hated a) how Cartoonishly evil the villains were(One looks like a cross between Donald Trump and the Elephant Man) and b) how slow the last 3rd of the movie was(I.E, when they got off the island). It felt like it should of ended 10-15 minutes earlier.
But yeah, it fine, if you see at a discount. Still prefer these two movies over either Lost World and JP3 ,as Jurassic Park sequels.
I honestly think the first half is way better than the first movie,like the character are better. Half way however the movie is lost. The end makes no sense
I unashamedly love all the Jurassic movies, the first one is the only movie I ever went back to the cinemas to see again.
I was initially scared when Ben said, "I like the Jurassic Park movies," but then I got the joke, and the world made sense again.
You better watch this movie in HD 3D for the eyegasm and special effects because the storyline is COMPLETE GARBAGE.
Uh, guys. Jurassic Park 3 is good. I don't like these movies, but I like 3. Bill Macy AND Tea Leoni! What's not to love?!
Ian Smart ....the script.
“Alan”
Ian Smart everything else?
Ian Smart everything else?
Ian Smart Alan
I’m gonna watch it tomorrow, with a open mind, let’s see !
I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries on volcanos lately, and that whole scenario with the volcano in the movie was pure bullshit, lol! The effects are good, and there are lots of cool new dinosaurs but there’s also a lot of “Oh, come on” moments in this, just saw it today, the original will always be the best.
You guys are bagging on it. It was not that bad
Everything that I liked in Jurassic World was craped on in Fallen Kingdom
I think the Jurassic park movies have a meta narrative if you replace dinosaurs with movie & you get people trying to remake the first movie and failing.
Did injoyed the movie it's okay. But the movie field like a comic book action cartoon, way different from the first two Jurassic park films they were down earth real.
Did you see it in 3D?
You guys should totally review Upgrade. I would really love to hear your take on it!
Yep, got all that from the trailer. Pass.
Do you remember the first time you saw a little dinosaur? lol
I didn’t see this movie and have no intention of seeing it but all the same I’m still glad I clicked on this video ‘cause I’ve never seen Christy wearing glasses.
The worst ending to a film I have ever seen! Lets just release a T-Rex and a bunch of other dangerous dinosaurs into civilisation in the USA with no thought as to the safety of other humans and how stupid that is. Sure millions of men, women and children will be put in danger and probably killed if we release these animals but lets forget about that and release them upon the world anyway. I can't even understand what the writers were thinking. Hmmm risk millions of peoples lives or let 11 dinosaurs die? Boy thats a tough one. And making the little girl press the button to release the dinosaurs is a bullshit cop-out.
Plus we already saw what happens when you let a dinosaur loose in a city in the second Jurassic Park film when Jeff Goldblum tries to lure that T-Rex back to the boat that was wreaking havoc in Seattle.
Stupid Stupid Stupid Stupid
Always good to have a dinosaur on your team when you are fighting dinosaurs😃
Takes a monster to kill a monster
Aaaah. I would've much preferred to hear Ben speak of his cinema experience for 'Out Of Sight' instead, but they annoyingly cut him off.
I really want to like Jurassic movies but the sequels are so awful. This one is so plain bad. Even in 3D it s looks terrible.
I liked this movie. To me this is The second best after the first. The director does a great job.
Let me guess you like Independece Day 2, the new Ghostbusters and Battleship?
Mahone I didn't see any of those movies but I would try to watch them with an open mind and appreciate them for what they are. Not every painting is a Picasso but they can still be beautiful to look at. 🌈❤🍊💛💚💙💜
Mahone lol a person likes a movie and your bitch ass is offended. What a triggered piece of shit you are
Triggered? Im not triggered im annoyed at the shit that gets constantly produced in Hollywood these days and Jurassic World and its sequel are the biggest shites to come out in recent years. It was the same bs with the first JW people jizzing all over it how amazing it is. Then i watched it and no wonder the movie world is so shit when people have such low expectations and get so easily convinced just because it has dinosaur and they completely ignore a stupid plot. Normies what can you do you sadly can't live without them.
Mahone how do these movies effect your life in ANY way? You're aware that studios need to make big budget blockbusters (in hopes massive international revenue) so they can fund smaller budget movies (aka oscar fodder) right?
I don't think it was THAT bad...
"Bad" is bad enough.
I agree, bit of a crappy movie
I love this movie
I hated the ending, too. Completely ruined the whole movie, and now I have no interest in seeing another one.
I go to Universal a lot, and now the theme music just tells me that I'm almost to the Harry Potter area. Sometimes you can have too much of something.
I really enjoyed the movie ♡
I have to be honest the only reason I watch this channel is to see Christy. She is a godess.
Do a spoiler review anyway
This movie was big dumb fun with dinosaurs. Admittedly not also delivered with a heavy plot, but I was entertained. Check out the news (CNN?) crawl on the bottom of the screen in an early scene. There is a comment regarding "the President" which is hysterical (and yet made me a little sad).
Oh boy a new wtf review
*sees Ben on the panel*
Nevemrind
I mean, at least make them robots or something instead of dinosaurs, right?
They liked the GenX characters???
😂
I miss the dinosaur that died at the island :(
This movie achieved something very difficult. It made "Jurassic Park 3" look decent.
(Ok, I'm exaggerating, they're both crap).
HAL 9000 I agree haha. JP 3 is a masterpiece compared to this. And I hate JP3.
As long as I get well-done CGI dinosaurs chasing and eating people, I'm totally OK with these sequels. I'm sorry people who don't like dinosaurs chasing and eating people have to watch these films, but not very. By now, you should know what you are gonna get.
+Pat
By that logic, 'Pacific Rim' and 'Transformers' are equally good because they both feature giant robots fighting.
'Batman and Robin' and 'Dark Knight' both feature billionaires dressing up as bats and chasing bad guys. Equal.
Hitchcock's 'The Birds' and 'Birdemic' both feature birds going after people.
'Schindler's List' and 'Dead Snow' both feature Nazis.