The studio doesn't trust its audience because of the controversial ending of Jurassic World Rebirth.

The Jurassic Park series has been a summer blockbuster for decades, stunning audiences with its amazing creatures and exciting action. Jurassic World Rebirth tries to bring the series back to life by hiring Gareth Edwards as the new director and a new cast. The movie has some of the usual dinosaur mayhem and a fine cast, but I can't help but think that it plays it too safe in the end, especially when it comes to the destiny of an important character.

There's no denying that the first Jurassic Park was very scary and amazing. Later Movies have had a hard time getting back to that sense of awe, often going for more outrageous themes. The original screenwriter David Koepp wrote Jurassic World Rebirth to bring back that early tone. But even though Koepp is back and Steven Spielberg is deeply involved as an executive producer, pushing for new horrors and scientific basis, the movie takes several creative choices that left me wanting more, especially at the end.

The Studio's Interference Took Away A Strong Ending From Jurassic World Rebirth

Mahershala Ali's character should have had a clearer ending.

The destiny of Mahershala Ali's character, Duncan Kincaid, is one of the most talked-about parts of Jurassic World Rebirth. Zora Bennett, played by Scarlett Johansson, trusts Duncan and is glad to have him on the mercenary team. He offers a much-needed sense of stability to the group. Gareth Edwards, the director, said that in the first draft of the script and throughout filming, Duncan was supposed to die to protect the others from the scary Distortus rex. The concept of such an important individual making the ultimate sacrifice really startled and astonished me.

In the end, though, the company stepped in and asked Edwards to film a different ending in which Duncan lives. At first, Edwards and Ali both wanted the more tragic ending. For a filmmaker, this must be one of the most annoying things that might happen. Edwards subsequently changed his mind after observing how test audiences reacted, saying that the crowd's acclaim for Duncan's survival was moving. However, I think this choice hurt the movie's chances of having a meaningful emotional impact. It felt like a squandered chance to really heighten the stakes and emphasize that not everyone makes it out alive in this hazardous world, even people we love. Edwards even compared it to E.T.'s phony death, but for a movie that wanted to be scary, this seemed like a step back.

Jurassic World Rebirth Has Trouble Being Realistic with Its Own Dinosaurs

The story of the movie is often silly, even though Spielberg had a hand in creating.

According to reports, Steven Spielberg wanted Jurassic World Rebirth to be scary and include things we haven't seen before, but he also wanted the science to be as true to real as possible. The main idea of the movie, where a group goes to an island full of dinosaurs to get DNA for a heart disease cure, seems quite weak. It's clear that the plot is really just a way to get to the action scenes, not a compelling story. The original Jurassic Park was full of wonder, but this one is really about how dinosaurs are just a pain in the neck now, causing traffic delays instead of awe.

The movie tries to pay tribute to Spielberg's earlier work by making moments that remind you of Jaws while the boats are on screen. Even though these hints are clear, they might occasionally show what the movie is missing compared to the master's touch. The new mutant dinosaurs, like the Distortus rex with six legs, look impressive, but they don't have the same impact as the classic dinosaurs from earlier movies. Even with improved digital images, these new creations don't exactly halt you in your tracks. This shows how powerful the original was.

Jurassic World Rebirth is fun, but it doesn't leave a lasting impression.

A good cast can't make a safe story work.

Even though I don't like some things of Jurassic World Rebirth, it does have some good points. The new ensemble, which includes Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett and Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis, gives the series a new vigor. Johansson's Zora is a specialist at secret operations, while Ali's Duncan has a strong presence, even though his character development was finally softened. David Koepp's script has several well-timed action scenes, and Gareth Edwards knows how to make things feel big and tense.

Even though the movie is called "Rebirth," it often feels like it's going over the same old things. It's a great summer blockbuster, but it doesn't really leave a lasting impression. It's hard to overlook that the choice to put the audience's comfort ahead of the story's risk makes the movie less effective in the end. Jurassic World Rebirth is a fun ride, but it could have been so much more if it had been ready to take more risks and really appreciate how unpredictable its prehistoric subjects are.

You can now see Jurassic World Rebirth in theaters.

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Questions and Answers

What happens in Jurassic World Rebirth? The movie is about a group of mercenaries and scientists, lead by Zora Bennett and featuring Dr. Henry Loomis and Duncan Kincaid, who go to an abandoned island to get dinosaur DNA to make a heart disease cure.

Who was in charge of Jurassic World Rebirth? Jurassic World Rebirth was directed by Gareth Edwards.

Who are the major actors in Jurassic World Rebirth? Scarlett Johansson plays Zora Bennett, Mahershala Ali plays Duncan Kincaid, and Jonathan Bailey plays Dr. Henry Loomis.

Did Steven Spielberg have anything to do with Jurassic World Rebirth? Yes, Steven Spielberg was quite active as an executive producer and gave author David Koepp notes, stressing the need for new horrors and scientific authenticity.

What was the first ending for a character in Jurassic World Rebirth? In the movie's denouement, Mahershala Ali's character, Duncan Kincaid, was supposed to die, but the studio asked for a different ending where he lives.