Two new major trailers debuted over the Thanksgiving Holiday. First off, the Jurassic World trailer debuted last Tuesday.
Set to come out on June 12, 2015, Jurassic World will feature a fully operating park as opposed to the preview park portrayed in the first film. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, Jurassic World will delve into genetically crossing different species of dinosaurs. From a critical point of view, this trailer is underwhelming. While it is cool to see the park up and running, the visuals are practically on par with the original film from twenty years ago. The formula to making the first film a masterpiece was the blend of astounding visuals, great characters and an intriguing story. The intriguing story was lost in the sequels, but Jurassic World has had over two decades of distance from the first film to be refreshing. Hopefully, Chris Pratt can be as prolific as Jeff Goldblum or Sam Neill in the first film.
A small unknown title called Star Wars is also coming out with a new installment ten years after Revenge of the Sith, with The Force Awakens set to release Dec. 18, 2015. The much anticipated follow up takes place 22 years after the end of 1983’s Return of the Jedi, with Carrie Fischer, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford all set to return as aged versions of Luke, Leah and Han.
The trailer shows very little in terms of plot, but rather random disjointed shots. Such scenes include an unmasked stormtrooper in the dessert, presumably on Tataouine, a rolling droid, a land speeder, the Millennium Falcon chasing TIE fighters and, most iconic, a Sith drawing a tri-bladed lightsaber. This trailer really is only a compilation of unrelated shots, but that is fine.
The Force Awakens is over a year away, and this trailer is only meant to tease audiences and remind the public that Star Wars is coming. The summer movie should bring a proper trailer rather than a teaser. At least this trailer incorporated JJ Abrams signature lens flare, arguably overused in Star Trek.
While not overly impressed by this first trailer, this teaser has peaked interest and will leave you hungry for more Star Wars.