"Steven Spielberg's Opinion Finds the Intermittent Easter Egg Every Half-Minute Acceptable in 'Jurassic World Rebirth.' Insights into Him Offering Guidance and Initially Scrapping All Tributes to 'Jurassic Park.'"
In the world of dinosaur-filled blockbusters, "Jurassic World: Rebirth" has made a significant impact. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the fourth-highest grossing movie of the year is currently still running in cinemas and is available for streaming on Netflix.
The film has been celebrated for its nuanced approach to honoring the original "Jurassic Park" legacy while establishing its own unique story. This creative tension arose from the advice of Steven Spielberg, who directed the original "Jurassic Park" in 1993, and expressed his disapproval of excessive self-referencing, likening it to "a snake eating its own tail."
Gareth Edwards, a self-described superfan of the 1993 original, initially included many references and easter eggs in "Jurassic World: Rebirth." However, after receiving feedback from Spielberg and writer David Koepp, he complied and struck a balance, reintroducing some nods to the original while maintaining the new film's identity and respecting the legacy.
This approach has led to "Jurassic World: Rebirth" being praised for its balance, with an audience score of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it has received some reservations from the original "Jurassic Park" team, particularly regarding the inclusion of easter eggs.
The film's reception among critics has been more mixed, with CinemaBlend's review being middling. Despite this, audiences seem to be enjoying the movie more, with many re-watching other titles in the franchise while waiting for news about a sequel to "Jurassic World: Rebirth."
The original "Jurassic Park" from 1993, which introduced groundbreaking CGI, is also available for streaming on Netflix. As we wait for updates on a potential second installment of "Jurassic World: Rebirth," fans can revisit the franchise's rich history and appreciate the careful balance struck by Gareth Edwards in honoring the past while forging a new path for the future.
[1] Spielberg's Comment on Easter Eggs in Jurassic World: Rebirth [2] Gareth Edwards' Response to Spielberg's Comment [3] Balancing Act in Jurassic World: Rebirth [4] Audience and Critic Reception of Jurassic World: Rebirth
[1] While discussing the inclusion of Easter eggs in "Jurassic World: Rebirth," Steven Spielberg, director of the original "Jurassic Park," compared it to "a snake eating its own tail."
[2] In response to Spielberg's concern about excessive self-referencing, Gareth Edwards, the director of "Jurassic World: Rebirth," complied and struck a balance, reintroducing some nods to the original while maintaining the new film's identity and respecting the legacy.
