Jurassic World-Kids’ Movie Review

Family friendly vacation spots are great getaways with kids, especially at the Jurassic World theme park in Costa Rica. The destination resort has plenty of options to entertain kids and adults; it has genetically engineered dinosaurs, petting zoos, great shopping and first-class accommodations! However, when the vicious and extremely intelligent Indominus rex escapes and sets off a chain reaction to other dinosaurs, mayhem ensues. The once amazing theme park has turned into complete chaos. Now it’s up to Owen (Chris Pratt), a former military man and animal expert, to save the tourists from the dinosaur attack… which was not on their vacation itinerary. Jurassic World is the latest installment of the Jurassic Park series.

Rating: 3 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: October 20, 2015
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 11+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Teens Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

• The film has several likable characters, which enhances the storyline of a dinosaur assault.
• There are several graphic and disturbing scenes as the dinosaurs attack humans and each other. See details in the violent content below.

Sexual Content: Mild

• We see a couple kiss and flirt with one another.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

• The gigantic and vicious Indominus rex  kills numerous  humans and dinosaurs. It grabs people off the ground either eating them, throwing them or stomping them to death. It chomps and gnaws at other dinosaurs as well.
• We see a swarm of raptors attacking soldiers and other characters.
• There are numerous explosions and gun fire as we see soldiers shooting the dinosaurs with their rifles and machine guns.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

• We hear “sh-t,” “d–n,” “h–l,” “a–,” and “b–ch” throughout the film.

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

• We see a guy drinking margaritas.

Will Teens Like It? Yes

• I interviewed kids ages 10 to 15. They all loved the thrilling aspect of the film. The girls liked the excitement and the cute male actors; while the boys loved the action and suspense.

Overall this is a wonderful action packed drama. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence which may frighten kids. Depending on the child, I recommend this for kids ages 11 and up.

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