The Best Scene in the Jurassic World Trilogy Might Not Have Even Been in Any of the Movies

The Jurassic World series has consistently produced blockbuster movies since 2015, yet none have left a lasting impression. To be honest, the Jurassic films have failed to create a significant impact on viewers beyond Steven Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park, which is over three decades old. However, there’s one intriguing aspect of Jurassic World that has captured fans and refused to fade from memory – it wasn’t even featured in the actual movies, but only as merchandise or promotional content.

If you’re a lover of dinosaur-themed blockbusters, chances are you’re familiar with “Battle at Big Rock“, a noteworthy short film released in 2018. Despite its brief 10-minute runtime, it stands out as the top movie set within Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic Park era.

In 2019, “Battle at Big Rock” premiered on FX, approximately a year following the debut of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”. If you remember, the closing scenes of that film saw dinosaurs escaping into our contemporary world, fulfilling the promise of the “Jurassic World” title and depicting the terrors that ensued as these prehistoric creatures intersected with our daily lives. Essentially, “Battle at Big Rock” served as a transitional piece between “Fallen Kingdom” and “Jurassic World Dominion”, giving viewers an initial sneak peek into the potential events when dinosaurs started roaming free.

The movie, helmed by Trevorrow, takes place in a fictional national park named Big Rock Park, where it’s set within an RV campground. The plot revolves around a family enjoying their camping trip, but their peaceful getaway is disrupted when another family arrives – this time, they’re not humans, but a herd of Nasutoceratops dinosaurs seeking shelter. However, their tranquil existence is disturbed by a ferocious Allosaurus, leading to the dinosaurs and park visitors being targeted in a series of attacks.

This compact movie serves as a tantalizing sneak peek into the possible scope of the Jurassic World series. It’s an exquisite scene in the lives of some impressive characters, capturing on screen both the chilling terrors and the unending fun that made the initial Jurassic Park timeless. This raw storyline provided fans with a generous dose of optimism about the franchise’s upcoming trajectory.

Instead of delivering on the promising teaser, what we received was “Jurassic World Dominion,” a film that prioritized locusts and unwarranted nostalgia over genuine dinosaur excitement.

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Rather than following through with the exciting tease, we ended up with “Jurassic World Dominion,” a movie that focused more on locusts and unnecessary nostalgia than providing actual dinosaur thrills.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I must say that the nail-biting tension and heart-pounding action in “Battle at Big Rock” were undoubtedly the standout moments for me within the ever-evolving Jurassic World franchise. It’s clear that they’re making a comeback with a fresh perspective under a new director, Gareth Edwards, who has proven his mettle with films like “Godzilla” and “Rogue One”. His upcoming project, “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, is causing quite a stir among fans. In numerous interviews, he’s openly expressed his intention to return the Jurassic series to its roots, drawing inspiration from what Spielberg achieved with the original “Jurassic Park”, rather than simply reusing established characters.

In essence, Trevorrow reverted to fundamental aspects during his leadership of the Jurassic World series, alas, this was limited to a brief 10-minute production broadcasted on FX, rather than being applied to the full-length blockbuster movies intended for cinematic release.

Well, regardless of what happens next, we’ll always have Big Rock.

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2025-01-20 01:12