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Movie and TV Discussion => Movie reviews => Topic started by: David Vaughn on September 11, 2025, 04:48:19 PM
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Studio: Universal
Release Date: September 9, 2025
Rating: PG-13
Film: 3/5
Plot
A new era is born in the iconic Jurassic World series. We join a covert extraction team as they race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility where dinosaurs too deadly for the original Jurassic Park were left behind. Their mission: To recover DNA from three colossal dinosaurs and unlock a drug with miraculous benefits for humanity. However, in a terrain populated by perils, they come face-to-face with a shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.
My Thoughts
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025), directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, picks up five years after Jurassic World Dominion, where dinosaurs have retreated to isolated equatorial zones. The film attempts to revitalize the franchise with a fresh cast and high-stakes expedition, but it feels like a familiar retread with predictable twists and uneven pacing. Gareth Edwards' direction brings visual flair, yet the story doesn't fully escape the series' formulaic DNA. The cast is pretty good with Scarlett Johansson as the leader of the team, Jonathan Baily as the paleontologist expert, Mahershala Ali as the boat captain, and Ruper Friend (looking too much like Orlando Bloom) as the evil corporate schemer.
While I didn’t hate the film, I didn’t find any originality in it at all. Essentially, we have been here before many times prior and while certain aspects of the film worked, it didn’t feel fresh or new. What I did like is where the film has Easter Eggs that nod towards Spielberg’s classics, such as Jaws tension in an underwater sequence and Indiana Jones-style chases, but the usual tropes of corporate greed and dinosaur chases. One area where the film has improved from the original back in the 90s is the CGI, which makes you believe the dinosaurs are real. Watching the original film show how much things have improved over the past 30 years.
The film looks great in 4K, which it should since it was sourced from an original 4K DI with Dolby Vision (HDR 10 compatible). The video quality is excellent, showcasing crisp detail in jungle foliage, rain-slicked scales, and facial textures—Johansson's expressions and the dinosaurs' intricate skins stand out sharply. Colors burst with vibrancy in equatorial greens and fiery creature encounters, while the image delivers strong depth and contrast, especially in dimly lit island scenes. Film grain is finely rendered, preserving the cinematic look without artifacts. Minor banding appears in some HDR highlights during action, but overall, it's a standout presentation that enhances Edwards' atmospheric visuals.
The Dolby Atmos track is reference-quality, delivering an immersive and thunderous experience that elevates every dino encounter. Dialogue cuts through clearly amid the chaos, while the surrounds create a palpable sense of dread with directional roars, rustling foliage, and crashing waves enveloping the room. The low-end is devastating, with foundation-shaking bass underscoring stampedes and aquatic assaults, making the creatures feel viscerally present. This is a flawless audio showcase that fully realizes the film's scale and tension.
Video 9.5/10
Audio 10/10 (Dolby Atmos)
Special Features:
- Alternate Opening
- Deleted Scenes
- Jurassic World Rebirth: Hatching a New Era
- Gag Reel
- Meet Dolores
- Munched: Becoming Dino Food
- A Day at Skywalker Sound
- Hunting for Easter Eggs
- Two Feature Commentaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jan5CFWs9ic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jan5CFWs9ic)
Conclusion
Jurassic World Rebirth on 4K UHD is a technically superb disc, with excellent video quality that captures the film's lush environments and a flawless Dolby Atmos track that roars to life. However, the movie itself earns a middling score as another formulaic franchise outing—solid performances and set pieces can't overcome the repetitive plotting. Fans will enjoy the dino action on a premium setup, but it doesn't push the series forward. Worth a rental for the visuals and sound alone, but repeat viewings may be tough to stomach.
Reference Review System:
JVC DLA-RS3100 4K Ultra High-Definition Front Projector
(I utilized Portrait Displays' (https://www.portrait.com/) Calman color calibration software)
Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 110” 2.35:1 Screen
Trinnov Altitude 16 Audio/Video Processor
ATI AT527NC Powering Bed Channels
ATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
Zidoo UHD8000 Media Player
Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
System Controller: URC MX-990
M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)
M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
Dual Rythmik FV15HP2
Mini DSP HD
Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling
PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner
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I agree with your take. Thanks for the reciew
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I agree with your take. Thanks for the reciew
Thanks bmoney!
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I reviewed this movie for us when it first came out. David’s review of the movie is very close to my review. https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=4580.msg30227#msg30227 (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=4580.msg30227#msg30227)
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I'll agree with both David and Barry's reviews. It's clear that the filmmakers are just resting on the franchise's laurels right now. Taken as that, there's points that are mildly entertaining, but the movie is easily 20 minutes too long, shoehorning in unnecessary bits of action instead of intriguing plot points.
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Exactly. I’m not sure what the trend is for over 2 hour long movies.
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I can’t even remember which previous JP movie I saw, or did not see. Running together which kinda says it all.