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Jurassic World Rebirth review: A fun but all-too familiar blockbuster

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Director Gareth Edwards's film, Jurassic World Rebirth, presents a thrilling, visually stunning blockbuster that struggles to stand out.

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  1. Movie review: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' has few moments of fun

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  2. Newest

    Jurassic World Rebirth review: A fun but all-too familiar blockbuster

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17 articles, oldest first.

  1. Inverse

    'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Review: The Latest Jurassic Park Sequel Might Be The Worst Yet (opens Inverse)

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    Inverse's feed description

    In the words of Ian Malcolm: "That is one big pile of sh*t."

  2. UPI

    Movie review: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' has few moments of fun (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    "Jurassic World Rebirth," in theaters Wednesday, has a few clever moments of dinosaur mayhem but nothing at heart to make those moments worthwhile.

  3. New York Post

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: Another embarrassing dino retread (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The once-great franchise is hardly reborn from the amber this time. It’s hit by an asteroid yet again.

  4. Variety

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Review: After Evolving in the Wrong Direction for a Decade, the Dino Franchise Returns to Its Origins (opens Variety)

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    Gareth Edwards rejects the silliness of the previous three films, directing a series of set-pieces that hew closer to Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic.

  5. The Conversation US

    Jurassic World Rebirth has everything a Jurassic film should – except the wonder (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Thirty-two years, six Jurassic iterations and countless monstrous digital apparitions later, the wow factor is a distant memory.

  6. Digital Journal

    Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ labours before finally delivering (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is a new story with new characters that gets off to a shaky start before settling into the tried-and-true franchise formula.

  7. The Guardian

    Jurassic World Rebirth review – Scarlett Johansson runs show as near-extinct franchise roars back to life (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The latest instalment marks a return to form after some recent duds, with all the expected Spielberg-style set pieces and excellent romantic chemistry between the leads

  8. Slate Magazine

    The New Jurassic Movie Is So Bad You Might Wish an Asteroid Would Make the Franchise Extinct (opens Slate Magazine)

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    In Jurassic World Rebirth, even the people on-screen have lost interest.

  9. Observer

    ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Is a Roaring, Recycled Spectacle With Nothing New to Say (opens Observer)

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    Observer's feed description

    In Jurassic World: Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey lead a mission to mine dinosaur DNA for medical breakthroughs—but the seventh installment delivers more noise than novelty. Read the full review.

  10. Digital Trends

    Jurassic World Rebirth review: A fun but all-too familiar blockbuster (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Director Gareth Edwards's film, Jurassic World Rebirth, presents a thrilling, visually stunning blockbuster that struggles to stand out.

  11. Forbes

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Eyeing Dino-Sized Opening Weekend Box Office (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Scarlett Johansson’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” is looking to stomp out the competition at the extended 4th of July weekend box office.

  12. Forbes

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Ending, Explained And What’s Next For The Franchise (opens Forbes)

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    "Jurassic World Rebirth," starring Scarlett Johansson, is new in theaters. Find out how the film ends, whether you should stick around for the end credits and more.

  13. NPR

    In 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' even the humans are sick of dinosaurs : Pop Culture Happy Hour (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Jurassic World Rebirth is the latest reboot of the beloved franchise. This time around Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey head to a fresh island of mutant dinosaurs, where they experience a familiar mix of splashy kills and not-so-subtle morality tales.

  14. GQ

    ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Is The First Good ‘Jurassic’ Movie In Years—And A Great Place For This Franchise To End (opens GQ)

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    ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is a blockbuster made with real love for its evolutionary forebears—and a perfect sendoff for a franchise that's unlikely to end here.

  15. RedState

    Please Stop Making 'Jurassic World' Movies (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    A heartfelt critique of Hollywood

  16. Reason

    'Jurassic World Rebirth' chases summer movie nostalgia (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    Jurassic World Rebirth' is another big-budget cinematic event with dinosaurs created via movie magic. It is painfully mediocre.

  17. Variety

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Almost Killed Off [SPOILER], But Universal Execs Intervened: Director Gareth Edwards Details the Original Ending (opens Variety)

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    'Jurassic World Rebirth' director Gareth Edwards tells Variety about the film's original ending and Universal executives intervening.

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