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The 2015 science fiction action film Jurassic World was rated M in Australia. It is the fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park film series, and the first in the Jurassic World series. The film is directed by Colin Trevorrow and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, and Irrfan Khan. The plot centres around a new experimental hybrid dinosaur, Indominus Rex, which escapes its enclosure and goes on a rampage, killing many of the park's dinosaurs and threatening human lives. The film received generally positive reviews, with some critics praising the performances of Pratt and Howard, as well as the film's direction, effects, and musical score.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Classification | M |
| Target Audience | Older teenagers and adults |
| Contains | Scary dinosaurs, gruesome deaths, blood and gore, coarse language, sexual activity, nudity, violence and peril |
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Jurassic World plot
The plot of Jurassic World centres around a functional theme park featuring dinosaurs, which is thrown into chaos when a genetically engineered hybrid dinosaur, Indominus Rex, escapes containment. The film is set 22 years after the original 1993 Jurassic Park film, on the same fictional island of Isla Nublar, located off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
InGen's safe and fully operational prehistoric theme park, Jurassic World, is under new management. Determined to fulfil the late John Hammond's ambitious dream, the park's managers introduce a new hybrid dinosaur, Indominus Rex, to increase profits and spark public interest. However, history repeats itself when the Indominus Rex breaks loose, wreaking havoc and killing many of the park's dinosaurs.
Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), the park's operations manager, calls on velociraptor trainer Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) to help rescue her nephews, Zach (Nick Robinson) and Gray Mitchell (Ty Simpkins), who are visiting the park. Owen and Claire head into the forests of Jurassic World, where they encounter dangerous dinosaurs and mercenaries. Meanwhile, the owner of Jurassic World, Simon Masrani (Irrfan Khan), dispatches a specialised Asset Containment Unit to subdue the Indominus Rex, but their efforts fail, and most of the team members are killed.
The situation escalates as the Indominus Rex continues its rampage, attacking resort guests and causing widespread destruction. Owen, Claire, and the nephews find themselves in a dire situation until unexpected help arrives to save the day. The film concludes with the successful containment of the threat, but it leaves a lingering impact on the characters and the park's future.
The overarching themes of Jurassic World revolve around the dangers of hyper-capitalism and extreme consumerism, as the park's pursuit of profit leads to ethical compromises and dangerous consequences. The film also explores the moral dilemma of balancing the care of animals with the protection of human beings, reflecting on the potential consequences of genetic engineering and the responsibility that comes with such power.
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Jurassic World reviews
The Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) reviewed Jurassic World in June 2015, noting that the film contains scary dinosaurs that will likely terrify young children. The review also highlights scenes of dinosaurs eating live animals, as well as dead animals, and a perilous scene where the young characters Gray and Zach are attacked by a dinosaur and chased through the jungle.
Common Sense Media, a website that provides unbiased ratings, also reviewed the film, warning that it is more violent and terrifying than the previous Jurassic Park films. The review mentions the higher body count due to the theme park being open and filled with visitors, resulting in intense scenes of terror, suspense, and peril, including children in danger. The review also notes the presence of real-world products within the film, such as Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and Apple, as well as tie-in merchandise.
Rotten Tomatoes, a popular film review website, presents mixed reviews from critics and viewers. Some critics describe the film as a "visually striking thrill" and a "fun, mindless two-hour theme park ride," praising its visual dazzlement and adventure. Others criticise the film for lacking depth in character development and having a forgettable storyline, calling it a "cash grab" centred around nostalgia.
The film also has a following on Reddit, with some users calling the 2015 entry "awesome" and praising the action, adventure, and interesting storyline. They also commend the character development, particularly Chris Pratt's portrayal, and the corporate storyline involving Bryce Dallas Howard's character. However, other users echo the criticism of the film, citing contrived plot holes, horrid dialogue, and forgettable characters.
The final instalment of the Jurassic World trilogy, Jurassic World: Dominion, has also received reviews. Raising Children Network highlights the violence in the film, including scenes of dinosaurs fighting, threatening, and eating humans, as well as shoot-outs between heroes and villains. They also mention the exploration of moral dilemmas, such as caring for animals while protecting humans, and the presence of nudity, sexual activity, and coarse language.
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Jurassic World Dominion
The 2022 science fiction action film Jurassic World Dominion is the third instalment in the Jurassic World series and the sixth overall in the Jurassic Park film series. The film is directed by Colin Trevorrow, who co-wrote the screenplay with Emily Carmichael. It stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, BD Wong, Omar Sy, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill, who reprise their roles from the previous films. The film is set four years after the events of Fallen Kingdom, with dinosaurs now living alongside humans worldwide. It follows Owen Grady and Claire Dearing as they embark on a rescue mission to save Maisie, who has been kidnapped by Dr Lewis Dodgson, the head of BioSyn, a corporation that keeps captured dinosaurs to study their DNA. Dodgson needs Maisie's DNA as she was conceived as a clone of her mother. Meanwhile, Dr Ellie Sattler and Dr Alan Grant investigate swarms of giant locusts that are devastating crops throughout the United States, leading them to BioSyn, whose crops are unaffected by the locusts.
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with criticism aimed at the predictable and lazy story. However, the extended edition included with the home media release was met more positively, and the film was a financial success, grossing $1 billion worldwide.
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Jurassic World rating
The Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) reviewed Jurassic World in June 2015, providing details about the film's classification and consumer advice. The review highlights that the film contains numerous scary dinosaurs that could terrify young children. It also includes intense and gruesome scenes of violence and peril, with people being eaten, limbs being ripped off, and blood and gore. Given these elements, the ACCM recommends parental guidance for viewers under the age of 15.
Jurassic World: Dominion, the apparent closing chapter of the Jurassic World story, continues the theme of exploring the moral dilemma of caring for animals while protecting humans. This instalment features violent scenes of dinosaurs threatening and eating humans, chasing and terrifying people, and fighting other dinosaurs. While no main characters are seriously hurt, the film includes shoot-out scenes and depictions of characters in peril.
In terms of sexual content, Jurassic World: Dominion depicts some nudity and sexual activity, such as couples kissing. The film also features coarse language and occasional passionate kissing between a man and a woman. However, it is noted to be free of substance use and sexual references.
The presence of these elements in both Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Dominion underscores the importance of providing guidance and context for younger viewers who might find these themes disturbing. It is recommended that parents and caregivers consider the maturity and sensitivity of their children before exposing them to these films.
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Jurassic World box office performance
Jurassic World, the first instalment of the franchise's second trilogy, premiered in 2015 and shattered box office records. It grossed over $653 million in the United States and Canada and made $1.018 billion in other countries, for a worldwide total of $1.6 billion. It was the second-highest-grossing film of 2015 and the third highest-grossing film of all time at the moment of its release. The film set a box office record during its opening weekend, becoming the first film to collect over $500 million in a single weekend, with $208.81 million, beating the previous worldwide record held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. It crossed the $1 billion mark within 14 days, making it the fastest film at the time to reach that milestone.
The film's success indicated that the Jurassic Park series still had significant appeal, proving to be one of the rare franchises with multiple entries that have grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. Jurassic World's box office dominance signified that the franchise won't be ending anytime soon.
The film's large budget meant that marketing was extensive. Universal Pictures spent $34.9 million on television advertisements for the film, and promotional partners included Kellogg's, Dairy Queen and Barbasol. Lego and Hasbro released toys based on the film, and two video games, Lego Jurassic World and Jurassic World: The Game, were also released in 2015.
The two sequels—Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022)—have also been released. Fallen Kingdom received weaker reviews than the original Jurassic World, but still made an excellent opening with $75.81 million over its opening weekend. Dominion became one of the few films of the 2020s to gross over $1 billion at the global box office, although it received highly negative reviews from critics.
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Frequently asked questions
Jurassic World is rated M in Australia.
An M rating in Australia means the film is recommended for mature audiences, in this case, older teenagers and adults. Parental guidance is strongly recommended for children between 14 and 15 years old.
Jurassic World contains scenes of violence and peril, including gruesome deaths, blood, and gore. There are also scenes of dinosaurs eating people, low-level sexual activity, and coarse language.
Jurassic World is set in a dinosaur park off the coast of Costa Rica. When a new experimental hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, escapes its enclosure, it goes on a rampage, killing many of the park's dinosaurs and threatening the lives of the park guests.
