Jeff Goldblum Admits Jurassic World Dominion Was a Divisive Sequel

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As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of film viewing under my belt, I must say that Jurassic World Dominion, much like a velociraptor chasing its prey, left audiences both enthralled and terrified. The latest installment in the iconic Jurassic Park franchise, which boasts a whopping $8 billion in total revenue, was as unpredictable as a T-Rex on the loose.

2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion” raked in more than a billion dollars at the box office, but it’s clear that opinions about this final installment of the recent dinosaur trilogy were strongly divided. With a dismal 29% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes (the lowest in the series), its audience score is significantly higher at 77%, suggesting that the movie remains a topic of discussion, even today. Among those who are still talking about it is star Jeff Goldblum, who has recently defended his role in the film.

In the movie Dominion, Goldblum once again took on the character of Dr. Ian Malcolm, making this his fourth appearance in the franchise since 1993 and 1997’s initial films, as well as 2018’s Fallen Kingdom. Speaking to Total Film (via GamesRadar), he candidly admitted that while he enjoyed himself immensely during filming, not everyone found it to their liking.

As I delved into the project, I found myself relishing every moment of it and taking pride in my efforts to create something remarkable. I’m confident that it contributed significantly to ticket sales, but let me tell you, everyone seems to have an opinion about it! It can be quite challenging to please all when crafting a movie. [Laughs]

In the movie “Jurassic World Dominion“, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard starred, marking the first time since the original “Jurassic Park” that the main cast reunited, with Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Goldblum joining in. The trio became legendary thanks to Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking original, which pioneered the use of animatronics and CGI. Goldblum mentioned that for “Dominion“, everyone was simply doing their best with the roles they were given, despite his larger role in the first film.

I focused on ensuring our task there would be a success and that we’d uphold our end of the agreement.

Jeff Goldblum Is Done with Jurassic Park… Or Is He?

In contrast to how Dominion concluded the Jurassic World trilogy by offering a strong dose of nostalgia, expect a different trend in the upcoming 2025 film, Jurassic World Rebirth. This new installment will introduce fresh talent into the series, with Scarlett Johansson leading the cast under Gareth Edwards’ direction, alongside Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend. However, it seems that the iconic character Ian Malcolm, played by Goldblum, might have bid farewell to the franchise, as he hinted that his character may have ridden off into the sunset, possibly for good.

Absolutely, it’s quite possible, particularly when dealing with an influential franchise like Jurassic Park, which is always aiming to boost its box office earnings and merchandise sales. To date, this series has amassed a staggering $8 billion in total revenue from theatrical releases, merchandise, and home video sales, making it one of the most prosperous film franchises ever. In essence, Hollywood has taught us that a massive media empire rarely rules out possibilities, so if the situation required it, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Goldblum and other cast members from previous films reappear if the terms were favorable.

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2024-10-10 18:03