13 Dumb Decisions In Jurassic Park Movies We Can't Forgive
8. Nostalgia For The First Park - Jurassic World
Jurassic World was a long-awaited soft-reboot/sequel, and the idea of "what if the park DID open?" is a great idea to get the ball rolling on a new trilogy.
Being set in the same universe as the previous three films is an interesting step given the events prior, and so acknowledging the first films was unavoidable.
It's why, the character of Lowery, played by Jake Johnson, is such a frustrating presence in the film. Being a comedic actor, his quips do add much needed light humor, but he's also serving as a reminder of how "legit" the first Jurassic Park was.
News flash: EVERYONE KNOW THE FIRST FILM WAS GREAT!
Audience members seeing Jurassic World had most likely seen the first film, and know how much fun and inspired it was. To have a self-aware character wearing an original Jurassic Park shirt (and be chastised for it) isn't just dumb, it's an embarrassing acknowledgement that the movie we're watching right now isn't as good as the original.
The character of Lowery might as well stand up and tell the audience watching "hey, this film isn't going to be as good as the original".
You're right Lowery, I didn't need you to tell us that.