The Jurassic World saga returns to the screens thanks to Gareth Edwards., who has decided to propose a new vision, but without losing the DNA that made Steven Spielberg's original films great. The British director, recognized for titles such as Rogue One y Godzilla, has faced the challenge of rekindle interest in a franchise that has been in popular culture for more than three decades, opting for a tone and rhythm that pay homage to the origins of the story while still looking forward.
“Jurassic World Rebirth” is presented as a self-contained film, whose script, written by David Koepp —also creator of the original libretto—, invites you on a journey full of winks, references and a certain nostalgia for longtime fans. Rebirth aims not only to entertain new generations with new creatures and spectacular sequences, but also to respect Spielberg's legacy, balancing the action with moments that evoke the wonder and tension of the first Jurassic Park .
A tribute to the original under a new look
Gareth Edwards himself has acknowledged in various interviews that The temptation to include direct references to the original films was constant throughout production. From phrases taken from Michael Crichton's novels to visual recreations of mythical scenes—such as the iconic rearview mirror with the warning “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear” or the sign collapsing during a dinosaur roar— The film is full of carefully placed homages that seek to connect emotionally with the public.
The collaboration between Edwards and Koepp has been key to the film's final tone. While producer Frank Marshall and Spielberg himself advised moderation with the "Easter eggs," Edwards defended this nostalgic approach, convinced that What may seem repetitive to the original team is a cause for celebration for the fans..
In the visual department, the team led by Edwards has recreated the settings and creatures in detail, capturing the majesty of the dinosaurs with a staging that prioritizes natural light and spectacular landscapes. The result conveys the sense of wonder that characterized the saga in its beginnings., causing both characters and viewers to face the unknown once again.
Renewed plot and hints for all audiences
“Jurassic World Rebirth” begins when Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), a mercenary hired by a pharmaceutical company, sets out in search of dinosaur DNA in order to develop a drug for heart disease. At her side, Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey), a paleontologist disciple of Alan Grant, and a motley group of scientists and sailors, venture into a tropical island where prehistoric hybrids are rife.
The plot intertwines with that of the Delgado family—a father and his two daughters, accompanied by the boyfriend of one of them—who, following an incident on their sailboat, are forced to survive on the same island. This approach connects with the franchise's tradition of putting families in extreme situations, blending suspense, action, and touches of humanity.
The nods to the past aren't limited to the visual; the script incorporates lines and scenes inspired by both the books and the previous films. You can recognize objects, costumes, and references to historical figures like Dr. Grant, as well as the iconic pelican shirt reminiscent of the final sequence of the first film. Even passages from Crichton's novels, never before adapted, are revived, such as the raft and T. rex sequence.
The action and suspense scenes, especially those in which the characters are stalked in claustrophobic environments (a gas station, a service station or the inside of a makeshift kitchen), They seek to replicate the tension of the best sequences of “Jurassic Park”John Williams' score, reinterpreted by Alexandre Desplat, accompanies these tributes, elevating the moments of greatest visual and emotional impact.
Gareth Edwards' role as director and the unknown future
Although the release of “Jurassic World Rebirth” has generated significant debate around the direction of the franchise, Gareth Edwards has been emphatic: his intention was to sign an independent film.In his own words, there are no "real conversations about a sequel," at least for now, and both he and the team have preferred to focus on making "the best movie possible," as he has stated in various specialized media.
The director considers that The best sagas are born from stories that first work independently. and that discussions about sequels only make sense if there's an idea that truly justifies it. In fact, he has stated that he would only consider a return if the project and proposal were sufficiently solid and original, avoiding falling into the routine of repetitions or empty references.
Even so, the continuation of the franchise will depend, to a large extent, on the commercial success of this new releaseWith an estimated budget of $180 million and the pressure to match the results of previous releases (all of which exceeded $1.000 billion at the box office), Universal Pictures will wait for the first figures before deciding the immediate future of dinosaurs in cinema.
For now, The return of Gareth Edwards has brought back some of the freshness and spectacularity to the saga., although critics point out that the script suffers from a certain lack of originality and that the characters, despite the charisma of the main actors, fail to surpass the magnetism of the originals. The film works as a summer blockbuster, full of nods to fans and with scenes that look especially good on the big screen.