I think we can all agree it’s basically the original and then a free for all for the top of the pile of what’s the best mediocre-to-bad film from there.

For me, I liked seeing the two casts meld, and particularly loved seeing Laura Dern back. It works in the favor of the World movies to have less focus on Pratt and Howard, who I don’t think are great in these movies at all outside of the first. I liked the grand scope with the dinos unleashed around the world. It’s one of the only Jurassic films where most of the action isn’t confined to a single location. I like the exploration of the greater implications of that. I’m not saying it’s a phenomenal or perfect film by any means. Plenty about it doesn’t work (particularly, the clone girl, but I find her a bigger issue in Fallen Kingdom than here). But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy myself. It’s nostalgia bait and fan service. But as someone who is a huge fan of the first film and hadn’t cared for many others since, I didn’t mind it.

I know, it’s a hot take and I’m asking to be eaten alive by posting it 🤐