Rebirth” is not just about dinosaurs returning for entertainment purposes; instead, it aims to create an unsettling experience. Unlike previous iterations, this isn’t merely a spectacle of genetically engineered creatures dressed in blockbuster style. It’s something eerie, mysterious, and reminiscent of the original “Jurassic Park” if that movie had been directed with a penchant for gruesome imagery and tragic endings. frankly, I find this intriguing.
A New Island, A New Tone
Five years following the chaotic aftermath of Dominion, Rebirth begins in a world where dinosaurs are teetering on the brink of extinction once more. Most species have perished due to catastrophic environmental changes. However, there’s a secluded island that remains as the last refuge for a few surviving specimens. This island was formerly the site of InGen’s most radical genetic experiments, housing creatures that were never intended to be studied, identified, or perhaps even encountered.
Scarlett Johansson portrays Zora Bennett, a geneticist tasked with retrieving DNA samples from the final dinosaurs alive, potentially for creating a vital medication. Alongside her is Dr. Henry Loomis, a paleontologist (Jonathan Bailey), and Duncan Kincaid, the ship’s captain (Mahershala Ali). You can guess what’s ahead: scant information, scarce supplies, and diminishing odds of making it back alive.
The trailers swiftly establish their mood without delay. They showcase a skyborne egg robbery featuring the giant flying reptile Quetzalcoatlus, a Mosasaurus assault in broad waters, and a jungle sequence reminiscent of a horrific dream.
The D-Rex Is Not Your Friend
The latest terror in Rebirth’s horror genre is none other than the warped version of the T-Rex, known as the Distortus Rex or simply D-Rex. This monstrous creation, seemingly sprung from a rejected draft of the Alien storyline, appears to be the lovechild of the T-Rex and the dark imagination of H.R. Giger, with a touch of a Rancor thrown in for good measure, as director Gareth Edwards describes it: “It’s like if the T-Rex had been designed by H.R. Giger, and then that hybrid creature mated with a Rancor.
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In a remark by ILM’s David Vickery, he points out that Gareth intended to evoke both pity and fear in viewers, as the creature’s physical imperfections are sources of pain for it. This blend of brutality and sensitivity could potentially rank among the most disquieting elements ever crafted within the franchise.
Joining the mix are a terrifying creation: Mutadon hybrids, a cross between raptors and flying creatures, which apparently stemmed from writer David Koepp’s darkest dreams. As we’ve seen in some earlier Jurassic World films, their experiments made dinosaurs larger, more aggressive, and downright frightening, Koepp explained to Empire. “It struck me and Steven [Spielberg],” he continued, “that these experiments can’t have always gone smoothly.” Indeed.
It’s Not About The Science (It Never Was)
Rebirth isn’t primarily concerned with exploring themes like genetic engineering or pharmaceutical ethics; instead, its main objective is to put its characters in a world where norms no longer exist. As Gareth Edwards explained to Entertainment Weekly, ‘The film grips you from the start and doesn’t let go until the end credits. The fun lies in the thrilling chase, escape, fear, horror, twists, and unexpected dinosaur encounters throughout the story.’
This method seems unique – less refined, more raw and instinctual. The preview exudes a sense of survival horror with a lavish budget behind it. There’s even a scene reminiscent of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novel, a lagoon sequence that was not included in the 1993 film. Now, it’s incorporated and appears to be one of the most nerve-wracking, extended sequences within the series.
A New Cast, And A Clean Slate
Instead of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, a new cast has taken over, including Johansson, Bailey, Ali, as well as Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Ed Skrein. While no legacy characters have been officially confirmed, there’s still a hint of possibility.
Johansson has harbored a desire to star in a “Jurassic” film for many years. During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, she expressed, “I’ve dreamt of being in one of these movies since I was young.” For the past 15 years, she would occasionally reach out and offer her availability. She even approached Spielberg directly and told him she’d be willing to take any role, no matter how brief or perilous. Edwards humorously responded with “Spoiler alert.
The Date’s Set – And It’s Close
The film titled “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is set to premiere in theaters on July 2, 2025, and it seems unlikely that this date will change given the studio’s current plan. With several sneak peeks already released and the atmosphere clearly defined, there’s a sense that Universal is committed to a more unconventional take on the franchise, one that promises to be stranger, colder, and more perilous.
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