"One for Jurassic Squirrel." I said, plopping my card down on the counter. The girl at the kiosk paused for a moment then giggled.
When I first heard that there was going to be another entry into the Jurassic franchise, I guffawed at the prospect. I was a fan of the original, recalling the awe I felt experiencing that cinematic magic for the first time. The second film, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" even had some moments that were enjoyable. The third installment sucked balls. So naturally I thought a fourth would be worse. What has transpired, however, is completely the opposite.
I began to get on-board with the concept when it was announced that Star Lord.., er, I mean, Chris Pratt was going to be the main star. Following that, the previews began to whet my pallet. So with great earnest, when the opportunity arose to see an early showing of the movie tonight, one day before "Jurassic World" is unleashed on the planet, I jumped at the chance and let me tell you what.., I was not disappointed.
Nowadays, most movies are spoiled by the theatrical previews, which tend to show most of the movie highlights within the preview, which most often leaves intended audiences disappointed. That is not the case for Jurassic World. If the previews have impressed you thus far, I don't want to spoil the fun for you, but what you've seen in the previews and commercials, occurs within the first half hour or so, leaving the remainder of the film to surprise and shock and impress the heck out of you. The version I saw tonight was in 3D. I don't think it's a movie that necessarily requires you to don the annoying glasses, but it didn't hurt the experience, either. SPOILER ALERT... I flew out of my chair more than once, rising about a foot or so, straight up, accompanied by a yelp then followed by laughter. "Jurassic World", shocked and frightened me, much to my delight.
These days, it's rare to go to a movie and be completely surprised by what I see on the screen. This movie completely surprised me and I love it for that. On my FOUR STAR Rating System, I give this movie a SOLID FOUR STARS. I'd give it a higher rating, if I could. So go see this movie this weekend. You will not be disappointed.
I began to get on-board with the concept when it was announced that Star Lord.., er, I mean, Chris Pratt was going to be the main star. Following that, the previews began to whet my pallet. So with great earnest, when the opportunity arose to see an early showing of the movie tonight, one day before "Jurassic World" is unleashed on the planet, I jumped at the chance and let me tell you what.., I was not disappointed.
Nowadays, most movies are spoiled by the theatrical previews, which tend to show most of the movie highlights within the preview, which most often leaves intended audiences disappointed. That is not the case for Jurassic World. If the previews have impressed you thus far, I don't want to spoil the fun for you, but what you've seen in the previews and commercials, occurs within the first half hour or so, leaving the remainder of the film to surprise and shock and impress the heck out of you. The version I saw tonight was in 3D. I don't think it's a movie that necessarily requires you to don the annoying glasses, but it didn't hurt the experience, either. SPOILER ALERT... I flew out of my chair more than once, rising about a foot or so, straight up, accompanied by a yelp then followed by laughter. "Jurassic World", shocked and frightened me, much to my delight.
These days, it's rare to go to a movie and be completely surprised by what I see on the screen. This movie completely surprised me and I love it for that. On my FOUR STAR Rating System, I give this movie a SOLID FOUR STARS. I'd give it a higher rating, if I could. So go see this movie this weekend. You will not be disappointed.
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