Initially fun, this overlong templated blockbuster, the latest in the the Jurassic world of dinosaurs sees an imminent volcanic eruption on the island threatening, once again, extinction.
Back come Owen (Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy, Passengers) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help, Gold) to save the day and thwart Eli Mills (Rafe Spall – One Day, The Big Short) and his money-making plans.
It’s Indiana Jones and derring-do revisited: hardly new, entertaining enough and more than (obviously) topical (private, unethical military sales to the highest bidder; privatisation; genetic engineering etc). Director J. A. Bayona (A Monster Calls, The Impossible) handles the material well enough, but it’s bombast all the way that runs out of steam and interest.
Rating: 48%
Director: J. A. Bayona (A Monster Calls, The Impossible)
Writer: Derek Connolly (Jurassic World, Kong: Skull Island), Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World, Reality Show)
Main cast: Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Passengers), Bryce Dallas Howard (The Help, Gold), Rafe Spall (One Day, The Big Short)
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