About Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Directed by J.A. Bayona, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a 2018 American science fiction adventure film and the sequel to Jurassic World (2015). The story follows Owen Grady and Claire Dearing who return to the ruins of the Jurassic World theme park on Isla Nublar to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. It was directed by J.A. Bayona, written by Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow, and was based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The production team successfully crafted the movie with stunning computer-generated imagery and practical effects, creating as a result, a visually stimulating and thrilling experience for the audience.

Actors

• Chris Pratt as Owen Grady: A rugged and sarcastic, but good-hearted, velociraptor trainer, who returns to the deserted Isla Nublar to save the dinosaurs. Pratt’s charisma and humor bring a relatable and enjoyable dimension to his character.
• Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing: A former operations manager of Jurassic World who has since become a dinosaur-rights activist. Howard effectively delivers a performance of a dynamic and strong-willed leader.
• Rafe Spall as Eli Mills: The assistant and finance manager for Lockwood Estate, who turns out to have ulterior motives. Spall instills an immense sense of cunningness and villainy into his role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie marks the fifth installment in the Jurassic Park film series.
• The title "Fallen Kingdom" refers to the downfall of the Jurassic World park in Isla Nublar.
• In total, this film took about 10 months to shoot and produce.

Quotes

• Chris Pratt as Owen Grady: "Nasty woman!"
• Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing: "Do these animals deserve the same protections given to other species? Or should they just be left to die?"

Music, Soundtrack

• The iconic Jurassic Park Theme has been remixed and used throughout the movie. The original composition by John Williams remain a standby, instilling the movie with a sense of nostalgia and grandeur.
• The film's original soundtrack was composed by Michael Giacchino, who also scored the first Jurassic World film.