The newest Jurassic Park franchise movie, Jurassic World was released this weekend. Notable faces such as Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard,B.D Wong and Irrfan Khan were featured in this more recent installment of the franchise. As thousands of movie goers saw, this film took more of a futuristic look compared to the other movies. The park was bigger, the technology was better, and the dinosaurs were even bigger. However, the movie also took several of its past scenes from the previous installments, and incorporated them into the story. These very familiar scenes left Jurassic Park buffs in shock and awe. SPOILER ALERT!
1. Goat meets T-Rex
1. Goat meets T-Rex
Jurassic Park (1993) showed a defenseless goat get eaten by the king of dinosaurs,Tyrannosaurus Rex. Jurassic World (2015) captured a similar scene,however instead of screaming, applause was heard in the background. Poor goat :(
2. The park ride that went completely bad.
2. The park ride that went completely bad.
The stunning theme park ride that goes terribly wrong. Jurassic Park (1993) featured a action scene with John Hammond's grandchildren and the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The duo were attacked in the tour jeep ride when the park broke down. Jurassic World (2015) also had a similar scene where the kids were attacked in their very own modernized tour ride. The only difference here between these two scenes would have been the dinosaur attacking. The part of the scene that makes fans proud is the same shot of a mere piece of glass stopping the carnivorous dinosaur from eating the kids. I would honestly have died from a heart attack before the dinosaur even got to me... these kids were SUPER brave!
3. The Jurassic Park jeeps are back in action!
3. The Jurassic Park jeeps are back in action!
The jeep wranglers from the original Jurassic Park (1993) theme park return in action when Zach and Gray decide to restart one of them. The boys both manage to get the old jeep running and take their only chance of getting to safety. I wonder what its like to drive a Jeep Wrangler?
4. The iconic Jurassic Park shirt.
4. The iconic Jurassic Park shirt.
The Jurassic World (2015) computer genius Lowery sports the iconic Jurassic Park attire throughout the movie. Many people think that it might bring bad luck and that Jurassic World might not be the place to wear such a shirt, but that doesn't discourage him. "I got it in mint condition." is one of his many quotes. I actually own one...haven't come across any dinosaurs yet...
5. The Ian Malcolm personality that gets friend zoned.
5. The Ian Malcolm personality that gets friend zoned.
The intelligent guy that goes in to make a move on the girl and fails. Yes! Not only does Jurassic World's Lowery have the dorky look of Ian Malcolm (the 1993 Ian Malcolm of course :D), but he also has the same bad luck with the ladies. In Jurassic Park (1993), paleontologist Ellie Sattler is seen telling theorist Ian Malcolm to back off by saying her well known quote, "Dinosaurs eat man, woman inherits earth." Jurassic World (2015) shows the same happening with Lowery and his coworker Vivian. Lowery goes in to make the kiss and gets interrupted immediately by Vivian. I still can't believe Vivian did all of that in front of everyone. Create a scene much?
6. The T-Rex Roar.
6. The T-Rex Roar.
The famous Tyrannosaurus Rex roar is also seen in the recent movie as well. Shown above, we see the king of dinosaurs roaring in Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World (1997). This roar always gives me goosebumps.
7. The old Jurassic Park visitor center ruins come back.
7. The old Jurassic Park visitor center ruins come back.
The Jurassic Park (1993) visitor center makes a appearance in Jurassic World (2015). Zach and Gray are seen venturing off into the old ruins trying to find a place to seek shelter. Everything from the old banner,binoculars and paintings are seen in the movie. In these ruins, the brothers finally manage to find a jeep. I still can't believe the boys got that old jeep running! If it was me in that situation, I would have most likely been a goner!
8. The relationship to a Jurassic theme park representative that scores a free "VIP" status.
8. The relationship to a Jurassic theme park representative that scores a free "VIP" status.
Ever since the original Jurassic Park (1993), there has been several kids starring in the movies. We often see kids get dragged into or even sneak into (in 1997's The Lost World) situations that involve a tremendous amount of action and danger. Somehow these children eventually survive the dangers. However, we have not seen a sibling duo since the original until now. Lex and Tim Murphy are the siblings that get a free trip to their grandfather's theme park in 1993. They get surprised with several tours and even giant buffets of food. Which actually made me want to go grab myself some jello. In Jurassic World (2015), Zach and Gray Mitchell get a free trip to the new theme park from their Aunt Claire, who also works at the park.
"You heard Aunt Claire. She gave us these wristbands, we're practically VIPs here."- Zach Mitchell
9. HEY LOOK! A red light!
"You heard Aunt Claire. She gave us these wristbands, we're practically VIPs here."- Zach Mitchell
9. HEY LOOK! A red light!
The red flare is seen used to lure out a Tyrannosaurus Rex in Jurassic World (2015) by Claire Dearing. This scene gives the fans a flashback to the original movie, where Dr. Grant tries to distract the same carnivore. I wonder what the T-Rex thinks this sudden red light is?
10. Hungry raptors surround the protagonists and they miraculously survive.
10. Hungry raptors surround the protagonists and they miraculously survive.
In Jurassic World (2015), we see Owen get surrounded by a pack of raptors, just like how Dr. Grant gets surrounded in Jurassic Park III (2001). Both of these characters remain calm and think everything out before taking action in this situation. Both characters are raptor experts and analyze their communication patterns before trying to escape. Owen treats his raptors with care and knows how to communicate with them, however, Dr. Grant (who sees this behavior from the raptors for the first time) has to observe closely before making a move. I don't know about you guys but this scene for me was a flashback. It was amazing seeing Pratt's character communicate with the raptors.
11. The scientist that obviously isn't effected from all the close dinosaur encounters that he has come across...
11. The scientist that obviously isn't effected from all the close dinosaur encounters that he has come across...
The Ingen scientist named Henry Wu was the most obvious Jurassic Park reminder. He is the one scientist that never dies no matter how many dinosaurs end up attacking...and apparently isn't fazed from them either. He either must get paid A LOT or might just be a little crazy...I know one thing for sure, he has great luck! He managed to even survive the recent Jurassic World dinosaur attacks. If I would not last an hour in his job! Good for you Dr. Wu... good for you.
12. That one jackass raptor that somehow makes its way inside and scares the crap out of everyone!
12. That one jackass raptor that somehow makes its way inside and scares the crap out of everyone!
Okay, so every Jurassic movie might have one of these, so it isn't such a big surprise. However, this raptor is the dinosaur that every fan looks forward to. In Jurassic Park (1993) a raptor scares the characters by jumping out from behind a curtain. Similarly, Jurassic World (2015) shows a raptor jump into the lab where Owen, Claire and the kids go to investigate. These raptors are so focused on trying to catch their prey, they always end up breaking glass windows and pipes where ever they go. I think these guys would be the ones that would probably kill me. Honestly, I hate running and if there is anything these raptors are good at, it is running!
13. The amazing fight between two dominating carnivores!
13. The amazing fight between two dominating carnivores!
The fight all of the Jurassic fans were waiting for! The famous fight between two huge carnivores became popular in Jurassic Park III (2001), when Spinosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex battled each other. This fight was the most anticipated because of the theories and thoughts behind a dinosaur actually beating T-Rex. Jurassic World (2015) decided to create a fight that would match up to its last and made it even better! The fight between Indominus Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex was the perfect fight to add into the movie. The results to this fight I will not disclose :)