JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

Jurassic World Dominion combines the cast from Jurassic Park with the cast of Jurassic World. This makes a noticeable splash onscreen that can be appreciated most by audiences who have followed both the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series. The film almost categorizes itself as a run-of-the-mill dinosaur movie, but it is watchable and, for fans of the series, will provide a good walk down memory lane. 

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Storyline 

Jurassic World animals roam freely in a modern world. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Colin Trevorrow for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley for making the film possible. Cast includes: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Isabella Sermon, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD Wong, and Omar Sy. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is the third film in the Jurassic World series. It is a good to okay watch. 

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JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (Theatrical Release USA 2018)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom—not as good as the first Jurassic World—accesses the talents of Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt. Watch for Jeff Goldblum from Jurassic Park and Lost World: Jurassic Park. This movie is what it is. Watchable, but not outstanding. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline The island that hosts Jurassic World becomes endangered by volcanic activity. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director J. A. Bayona for directing effort.  Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, and Belen Atienza for making the film possible. Cast includes: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, BD Wong, Isabella Sermon, and Jeff Goldblum.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This movie earns its watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

JURASSIC WORLD (Theatrical Release USA 2015)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Jurassic World begins a series of standalone movies that reference the Jurassic Park films’ theme...think Disney Land versus Disney World. This film is not as good as the first two Jurassic Park films, but better than the third Jurassic Park film. This movie stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard along with young actors Nick Robinson and Ty Simkins. Watch for guest star Vincent D’Ornofrio. The acting, story, and portrayal are sound. The sequel is: Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom. Great work for all involved in the production of Jurassic World.

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Storyline 

A largescale theme park dedicated to replication of worlds long-thought lost animal populations, opens for public entertainment. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Colin Trevorrow for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley for making the film possible. Cast includes: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, and Infan Khan. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film easily earns its watch and its sequel.

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TERMINATOR SALVATION (Theatrical Release USA 2009)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì

Terminator Salvation needs improvement in strength of presentation, believability, and camera work. It's good to see Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Common, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Helena Bonham Carter in the movie.

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Storyline

After the nuclear holocaust, the survivors form a resistance to the terminators and Skynet.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director McG for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Jeanne Allgood, Kathy Chasen-Hay, Chrystal Dowd, Sean Cushing, Peter D. Graves, Mario Kassar, Janet Lewin, Dan Lin, Emma McGuinness, Joel B. Michaels, MIchael Pardee, Jon Silk Stefan Sonnenfeld, and Andrew G. Vajna for making the film possible. Additional Cast include: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Jadagrace, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Common.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. Terminator has been presented in installments. This is the fourth installment of the series. For those who are following the series, this is the next in the series. Hopefully, the next film, Terminator Genisys, can restore the former glory of the series.

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