Brief Summary
The video discusses the perceived decline in the quality of character decision-making in the "Jurassic World" movies compared to the original "Jurassic Park." The content creator argues that while horror films often rely on characters making dumb choices, it is possible to create tension and suspense without sacrificing character competence. He uses specific scenes from "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World: Rebirth" to illustrate his points, highlighting how the former builds tension effectively through believable scenarios, while the latter relies on characters making illogical decisions that undermine the film's credibility.
- "Jurassic World: Rebirth" is criticized for its characters' illogical decisions, which undermine the film's credibility.
- The original "Jurassic Park" is praised for building tension through believable scenarios and character competence.
- The video argues that it is possible to create suspense without sacrificing character intelligence.
Intro
The content creator expresses his dislike for the new "Jurassic World: Rebirth" movie, citing issues such as the lack of magic, tension, and stakes, as well as flat characters and an awful script. A major point of contention is the perceived stupidity of the characters and their egregious choices. This critique led to pushback from viewers, sparking a conversation about the necessity of dumb character decisions in horror and similar films. The creator disagrees with the notion that such choices are essential, setting up a comparison between "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World: Rebirth" using T-Rex scenes from each movie.
Jurassic Park T-Rex Scene
In the original "Jurassic Park," the protagonists find themselves trapped in automated jeeps at the T-Rex paddock due to a power outage caused by a storm. The scene builds tension through various elements: nightfall, a raging storm, characters stuck in vehicles, a dangerous environment with dinosaurs, and the disabled electric fences. The absence of the T-Rex initially adds to the suspense, with only subtle clues like the missing goat and swinging chain hinting at its presence. The sudden appearance of the goat carcass on the windshield and the breaking cables heighten the tension before the T-Rex finally appears. The lawyer's failed attempt to escape emphasizes the danger, while the children's use of a flashlight to see outside draws the T-Rex's attention, creating a believable scenario of mistakes made under pressure.
Jurassic World Rebirth T-Rex Scene
In "Jurassic World: Rebirth," a family encounters a slumbering T-Rex near a river. The daughter decides to approach a boathouse alone to find a raft, despite the presence of the sleeping dinosaur. The scene lacks tension, as the characters are not running from anything and could have waited for the T-Rex to leave or simply swam across the river. The daughter's decision to drag a raft across the dock right next to the T-Rex is criticized as illogical and unnecessary. The boyfriend's lack of assistance and the T-Rex's sudden disappearance further undermine the scene's credibility. The content creator suggests that the scene could have been improved by keeping the T-Rex off-screen, building suspense through the daughter's unease, and having the family encounter the T-Rex as they paddle away in the raft.
Conclusion
The content creator concludes that "Jurassic World: Rebirth" is filled with scenes where characters make dumb decisions, whereas the original "Jurassic Park" features more competently written moments where characters attempt to make wise choices. While mistakes are acceptable and add humanity to the story, there needs to be a balance between believable errors and choices made solely to advance the plot. The video emphasizes that it is possible to create suspense and danger without sacrificing character intelligence.
