The first reviews are in for the latest installment of theJurassicfranchise, and theyre somewhat mixed.
Some critics, like EWs Chris Nashawaty,found the movieabsurdly entertaining.
He added, The less you give a shot to dissect it, the more youll enjoy it.
Others reviewers, likeThe Wraps Dan Callahan,describedtheJurassic Worldsequel as expected and very hackneyed.
Most critics, however, seem to agree that director J.A.
Bayona (A Monster Calls) elevates the material.
Chris PrattandBryce Dallas Howardreprise theirJurassic Worldroles of Owen and Claire forFallen Kingdom.
Read more of the first wave of reviews below.
At least, until the final half hour when forehead-slapping hooey finally win out.
Up until then,Fallen Kingdomis exactly the kind of escapist summer behemoth you want it to be.
But what was exciting and scary then feels expected and very hackneyed now.
Its a surprising delight.
Matt Singer (ScreenCrush)Director J.A.
Bayona (The Orphanage) has a way with striking, monstrous visuals, andFallen Kingdomhas a few.
Its occasionally elevated by director J.A.
Gav Murphy (IGN)J.A.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomopens June 22.
