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As a longtime fan of the Jurassic saga, Jurassic World: Rebirth left me with mixed feelings. Visually, it's a delight: Gareth Edwards' direction and cinematography are top-notch. The dinosaurs look huge and majestic, especially in action scenes like the encounter between the Mosasaurus and the Spinosaurus, the T. Rex chase in the river, and the arrival of the Titanosaurs, all set to the iconic soundtrack. These moments truly transport you.

Unfortunately, the script doesn't live up to the visuals. The dialogue feels forced or overly simplistic at times. Certain moments border on the ridiculous. The beloved raptors are barely present, which I found a disservice. The CGI falters at times, and the final act is rushed and disappointing. The D-Rex hybrid had potential, but ends up being forgettable.

Compared to Fallen Kingdom and Dominion, it feels like a slight improvement, but it still lacks a solid narrative. I left the theater excited by the action but emotionally unsatisfied.

I'm disappointed with the first episode of Season 4 of Love, Death & Robots, as it failed to live up to its potential. "Can't Stop" felt like a straightforward recreation of a puppet show with CGI, without any meaningful depth or exploration. The episode's potential was wasted on a predictable and unoriginal narrative. A twist, such as the puppets realizing they're being controlled by strings and experiencing an existential crisis, could have elevated the story to something more profound. Alternatively, if the goal was to replicate the concert experience, the episode could have benefited from a more dynamic animation style, blending different techniques and styles to keep the viewer engaged. Unfortunately, this episode felt like a weak start to the season.

After a decline in the 2000s, along with 2 latest sequels/spin offs that did not work well. The franchise returns to its origins, thanks to the direction of Kevin Greutert.

The film takes its time to introduce us to the main plot, unlike its predecessors, where we used to follow 2 story lines that intersected each other. In this one we will only follow the story of John Kramer, who is the protagonist of this interquel.

Among the good points, I highlight Greutert's direction, which recovers that gloomy and dirty atmosphere of the first 3 films. The performances of Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith were well done, which helped a lot to see the bond between their characters, who share emotional moments. Without forgetting the excellent practical effects with digital retouching, which together provide fans with bloody and tense moments very well achieved.

In weak points, there are several very convenient script holes. The theme of morality that the film deals with may be questionable for many viewers. This makes act 3 decline a little, but it still leaves a good note.

Highly recommended, this is easily the best sequel the franchise has released.