Spielberg’s Shocking Reaction to Jurassic World Rebirth Finally Revealed

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Gareth Edwards shares Steven Spielberg’s response to the newest addition to the Jurassic Park movie series. It was Spielberg who first brought dinosaurs back from extinction on screen in 1993, and they’ve since appeared in six successful follow-ups.

As a passionate film buff, I’m thrilled to share that Scarlett Johansson spearheads the cast of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” as Zora Bennett, a daring expedition leader venturing into perilous dinosaur-inhabited lands in search of DNA for a groundbreaking medical discovery. The legendary Steven Spielberg dons the hat of executive producer on this film, which premiered in cinemas on July 2.

In a recent conversation with SyFy, Edwards shares his anticipation for Spielberg’s feedback on the film and how nerve-wracking it was to receive such comments. Unlike initial reactions to criticism in movies, which may prompt resistance, the director admits that taking advice from the original Jurassic Park director carried a unique weight. Here’s what he had to say about it:

Anticipation fills the air as you prepare for Steven’s call regarding the film you shared with him. It’s a mix of excitement from your dreams and fear from your nightmares. The phone on our coffee table in the edit suite feels like a ticking time bomb, and my editor and I find ourselves staring at it, hoping it will soon light up.

When someone hands you some notes, an unconscious thought might cross your mind, something along the lines of, “Sure, but what is your background? What experiences have you had?

With Steven, if you ask, “What have you created?”, the response is essentially every piece of art that has touched your heart. So, you find yourself in a position where you might say, “I’ll follow your lead entirely. I’ll execute every instruction you give.

Edwards further elaborates that upon viewing a preliminary version of the film, Spielberg offered numerous constructive comments. However, one piece of advice stood out to him particularly:

He explained that creating a movie for the cinema is similar to being a chef who prepares a meal. The unique aspect is that when you are a chef for the movies, you want the audience to be left wanting more, not satisfied. If they feel full or content, then you could say your work hasn’t been entirely successful.

It was intriguing, as it contradicts your gut feelings. You aim to satisfy the spectators and bring them joy. However, in a test screening, the audience may express their preferences for more happiness. Yet, the focus should not be on that. Instead… (continuation of the original text)

The goal is to generate excitement and intrigue, leaving viewers eager for more and desiring a repeat viewing. This is key to achieving great success, as demonstrated by his work. I found this concept fascinating.

That tip just clicked for me as soon as I heard it – it seemed so intuitive in hindsight, but I hadn’t considered it before. In fact, it proved to be very helpful indeed.

What This Means For Jurassic World Rebirth

The Film’s Mixed Reception Explained

Following Spielberg’s guidance didn’t make “Rebirth” the top-ranking “Jurassic Park” movie so far. According to Variety, the film is estimated to have a robust opening weekend earning over $137 million across five days. However, the general response has been somewhat subdued.

The movie received a ‘B’ rating from CinemaScore, which is one of the lowest in the series, trailing behind Jurassic Park 3 with its ‘B-‘. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rather disappointing 51% critics’ rating and a moderately positive 72% audience rating.

The reviews for Jurassic World: Rebirth by critics have pointed out the movie’s repetitive structure as one of its main flaws, as it doesn’t seem to present much that feels truly innovative. Despite Colin Trevorrow making an effort to incorporate a lot of suggestions from Steven Spielberg, the latest film is added to a collection of Jurassic sequels that were not as favorably received as Spielberg’s 1993 classic.

Despite the fact that Rebirth might not match the box office success of its predecessors like Jurassic World Dominion, which had dismal reviews and still managed to earn $1.001 billion, it demonstrates that the franchise possesses a remarkable level of durability and adaptability.

Our Take On Spielberg’s Jurassic World Rebirth Advice

Does Edwards Succeed?

It appears that Rebirth was quickly pushed forward following the successful run of Dominion, and this haste is evident in the film. It seems that the movie might have profited from additional development time to create a more unique and engaging experience for both audiences and critics.

As a movie enthusiast who’s been eagerly awaiting Jurassic World Rebirth, I can’t help but feel that it might not quite live up to Steven Spielberg’s claim of leaving us craving more. Make no mistake, another Jurassic film is definitely on the horizon, but after over three decades, this franchise seems to be grappling with reaching the same awe-inspiring heights as the original Jurassic Park.

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2025-07-06 18:11