Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the second movie in the Jurassic World series and continues the adventures of everyone's favorite dinosaurs. It has been three years since the Jurassic World theme park has closed, and while the general public is no longer allowed to visit the island of Isla Nubar, there are still remaining dinosaurs living there. In fact, the dinosaurs there practically have no choice in where they live, because there is no true natural habitat for them in the world currently, with their current island being the best of a bad situation. However, things quickly become worse when a volcano is expected to erupt on the island, and this eruption would certainly result in the death of all of the remaining dinosaurs. On the island of Isla Nubar, a volcano is expected to erupt, and this eruption would kill all of the remaining dinosaurs. This means that the volcanic eruption has the ability to be responsible for the death of all the remaining dinosaurs in the world, which obviously does not suit well with Owen Grady and Claire Dearing, who had vital roles in the Jurassic World theme park. Although Owen has been out of a job for quite some time, especially because he was an expert at dealing with dinosaurs and that career path no longer exists, the thought of reuniting with dinosaurs has almost never left his mind. This is eventually why Claire goes to him to help the survivors, knowing that Owen is unable to refuse to save the remaining dinosaurs. Despite how Owen is reluctant at first, he ultimately agrees to go with Claire and a few others as they attempt to save the lives of the dinosaurs that they care for so much. Together, Owen and Claire must struggle against interactions with new cross-breeds, a vicious double-crosser, and the raw threat of dinosaurs being let loose. This all combines together to ensure that it will take everything Owen and Claire have to save their beloved friends.
 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom proves to be a sequel in every sense of the word, becoming bigger and louder than the original. While the plot of this movie isn't nearly as impressive or as interesting as the original, lacking the conciseness necessary to create a cohesive story, this isn't a huge issue. The movie understands the real reason why viewers continue to see these movies, and that's the dinosaurs at the heart of all of them. There's definitely more dinosaurs in this movie, and they are absolutely given the time to shine. Dinosaurs are able to thrive and shine in this adventure, with the film glamorizing their various personalities and what makes them such unique creatures. While some of them can be brutally violent at times, there also those fan-favorite dinosaurs that have developed minds of their own and the ability to make real personal connections with people that feel very human. 
 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom may not be quite as complex as the first movie in the reboot, but it still expands upon the mythos of the franchise and the characters that have become so lovable. Owen Grady and Claire Dearing are still at the core of the movie, and their interactions with one another are still what fuels the roller coaster ride. Aided by some spectacular visuals, Owen and Claire are both able to have realistic relations with the dinosaurs on-screen, making plenty of viewers wish that they had dinosaur friends of their own. 
 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom might be slightly darker and more violent than the original, but it still combines together a fun story with the shear brilliance of dinosaurs at their finest. The movie is in fact far from perfect, but the odd combination of absurdity and childlike wonder makes this adventure enjoyable and appealing for a wide variety of audiences. For fans of the others in the franchise, or even for just fans of dinosaurs in general, this movie certainly won't disappoint.