Analyzing the Success and Criticism of the Jurassic Park Franchise
By
Jesse Hassenger
10mo ago· 11 min readenOpinion
100/100
Golden Brown
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Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
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Summary
The article discusses the success of the Jurassic Park franchise despite some vocal disappointment, comparing it to the expectations set by other Steven Spielberg franchises like Jaws.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNot everyone is grumbling, of course.
CinemaScore is even less scientific than Rotten Tomatoes in determining a consensus, but a “B,” which would be a solid thumbs-up from a critic, is considered more of a “meh.”
There is a generational divide that might explain why Jurassic sequels engender so much vocal disappointment while also endlessly continuing forward.
Jaws’ 50th anniversary shows how two Steven Spielberg franchises set different sequel expectations: Jurassic Park is still going strong.
