There’s something ironic about a film titled Rebirth feeling this lifeless. Jurassic World: Rebirth was billed as a fresh start for the franchise—a bold new chapter meant to honor the original while paving new ground. Instead, it stumbles out of the gate, weighed down by recycled plotlines, hollow characters, and visual effects that somehow manage to feel both excessive and underwhelming. For a franchise that once left audiences in awe, this entry feels like it’s running on fossil fuel fumes.
What made the original Jurassic Park iconic wasn’t just the dinosaurs—it was the wonder, the suspense, and the human element. Rebirth seems to forget all of that, throwing spectacle after spectacle at the screen with no emotional investment. Characters are introduced with dramatic flair, only to be forgotten or underused. The dialogue often veers into cliché territory, and the stakes—despite being bigger than ever—never feel real. It’s hard to care who lives or dies when the film doesn’t seem to either.
Even the dinosaurs, long the stars of the series, feel less majestic and more like chaotic background noise. Rebirth leans heavily on CGI, but instead of awe-inspiring creatures, we get cartoonish monsters that lack weight and texture. Gone is the slow-building tension or sense of scale—every scene is cranked to eleven, numbing the audience rather than thrilling them. At times, it feels like the movie is just checking off boxes: new hybrid dino? Check. Corporate villain? Check. Island destruction? You bet.
What’s most disappointing is the missed opportunity. With fresh talent, modern tech, and a global fanbase ready for something bold, Jurassic World: Rebirth could’ve been a smart reimagining. Instead, it’s a messy, noisy cash-in that doesn’t seem to understand what made this franchise beloved in the first place. It’s more interested in setting up sequels than telling a complete story. In trying to be everything, it ends up being nothing.
In the end, Jurassic World: Rebirth isn’t just a misstep—it’s a warning. Franchises built on nostalgia must evolve with purpose, not just profit. This installment may have aimed to breathe new life into the series, but all it does is prove that some things are better left extinct.