Scarlett Johansson
Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) PG-13 2h 14m
Directed by Gareth Edwards
Written by Michael Crichton & David Koepp
CAST: Scarlett Johansson (Zora Bennett), Mahershala Ali (Duncan Kincaid), Jonathan Bailey (Dr. Henry Loomis), Rupert Friend (Martin Krebs), Manuel-Garcia Ruflo (Reuben Delgado), Luna Blaise (Teresa Delgado), David Iacono (Xavier Dobbs), Audrina Miranda (Isabella Delgado), Philippine Velge (Nina), Béchir Sylvain (LeClerc).
Xavier Dobbs & Manuel-Garcia Ruflo
The opening scenes are slow and devoid of humor, and do little more than to set up the premise of getting dino DNA to be used in pharmaceuticals without really developing the characters played by Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Martin Krebs. The scene on the expedition’s boat does little to advance the character development until the introduction of the secondary players.
Audrina Miranda, Manuel-Garcia Ruflo, Luna Blaise & Xavier Dobbs
The scenes at sea needed to be reversed (they would have played better if we met the Delgado family before seeing the crew on their way to grab the McGuffin of dino DNA). Even with the lack of character development for the leads and a slow start, Jurassic World: Rebirth moves on to be one of the best entries in the series of Crichton’s popular brain child since the original film. The Delgado family unknowingly sails into dangerous waters and finds themselves in dire straights. Their interaction before and after they are attacked by the creature builds their characters and powerfully affects the viewer.
Xavier Dobbs, Manuel-Garcia Ruflo, Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali & Jonathan Bailey
Before their boat is capsized they are able to put out an SOS. The crew led by Duncan Kincaid answers the call against the objections of Rupert Friend (as he begins to reveal his character), who is funding the expedition and wants no delays. Kincaid ignores Friend and the tension between the investor and the crew begins and will continue to grow. The family is relieved to be saved from their terrifying situation, but soon realizes that they are now in an even more precarious position.
Audrina Miranda, Luna Blaise, Manuel-Garcia Ruflo & Scarlett Johansson
The Delgado’s path crosses perilously with the expedition’s and they soon become a major part of the adventure. The family quickly becomes the pumping heart of the film. They bring the viewer deeper into the narrative. Their survival becomes paramount as they are thrown into one horrific situation after another while Zora Bennett and Dr. Loomis focus on getting the three blood samples that are needed to make a fortune for Friend and his company.
Scarlett Johansson
The expedition’s crew finds more obstacles than they bargained for as the islands mutated inhabitants seem to be expecting them. The special effects are excellent and what really matters most in these movies is the carnage inflicted by the creatures and there is plenty of that along with some harrowing saves.A perfect summer movie that will please most fans and even some naysayers. It is different enough from the prior films to be looked at as a stand alone in this ever growing series.
Scarlett Johansson & Jonathan Bailey
Facts, Rumors & Hearsay
Jonathan Bailey (Dr. Henry Loomis) contributes to the film score. He plays clarinet in several orchestral tracks and performs the solo heard during the scene when his character touches a dinosaur for the first time.
The first film in the Jurassic Park film series that does not have any cast members from prior films.
Jennifer Lawrence & Amanda Seyfried turned down the role of Zora Bennett.
Jonathan Bailey’s character is named Dr. Henry Loomis in tribute to Dr. Samuel Loomis, Donald Pleasence’s name in the original Halloween.