Brief Summary
This YouTube video features a reaction and commentary on the movie "Jurassic Park" by the Reel Rejects. They discuss their personal history with the film, analyze its themes, filmmaking techniques, and lasting impact. They also answer questions from their Patreon supporters, discussing the possibility of bringing back extinct species and sharing their favorite dinosaurs from the franchise. Additionally, they point out a blooper in the movie where a hand is visible moving a velociraptor.
- Personal history with the film and its impact
- Analysis of themes, filmmaking techniques, and lasting impact
- Discussion about bringing back extinct species
- Favorite dinosaurs from the franchise
- Blooper in the movie where a hand is visible moving a velociraptor
Checking In
The hosts introduce the video as a reaction to the movie "Jurassic Park," prompted by the upcoming "Jurassic World Rebirth." They share their personal history with the film, noting it has been over a decade since they last watched it. They express excitement about revisiting a movie that holds a lot of reverence in their childhood and seeing it with a new perspective. Tara shares a story about a restaurant in Japan that hires waiters and waitresses with dementia.
Greg's Going To New York!
Greg mentions he will be in New York the first week of June for an event he is hosting, though he cannot fully announce it yet. He encourages viewers to say hi if they see him. The hosts thank their patrons for supporting them, mentioning that patrons get fulllength reaction watch alongs, discounts at rejectation.com, and the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the reactions.
Jurassic Park Reaction
The hosts begin watching "Jurassic Park," sharing their initial reactions to the opening scene. Greg mentions that this was the first movie he saw in theaters when he was around 3 years old. They discuss the ominous tease of the opening shot and the blend of horror and wonder in the opening sequence.
Prizepicks
The hosts transition to an advertisement for Prize Picks, a fantasy sports betting app. They explain how the app works, highlighting its simplicity and the ability to mix and match players across different sports. They also mention the Flex Play feature, which allows users to still win cash even if one of their picks misses. They provide a code, "rejects," for viewers to get $50 instantly after playing their first $5 lineup.
Jurassic Park Movie Reaction
The hosts continue watching "Jurassic Park," reacting to various scenes and sharing their thoughts. They discuss the T-Rex attack, the children's acting, and the blend of CGI and practical effects. They also comment on the characters' development and the film's ability to create suspense and horror.
Patron Questions
The hosts address questions from their Patreon supporters. The first question concerns the possibility of bringing back extinct animals, such as the woolly mammoth. The hosts express mixed feelings, acknowledging the potential excitement but also the ethical concerns of caging animals that shouldn't be caged. They also discuss the cautionary messages in movies and whether people heed them.
Surprise Reaction
The hosts react to a patron pointing out a blooper in the movie where a hand is visible moving a velociraptor in the kitchen scene. They are surprised and amused by this discovery, noting that it is a testament to the film's complexity and the potential for missed details.
Review Continues
The hosts share their overall thoughts on "Jurassic Park," praising its characters, storytelling, and visual effects. They discuss how the film has inspired many filmmakers and how it still holds up compared to modern films. They also analyze the archetypes in the movie, such as Hammond as a God character and Goldblum as the devil on everyone's shoulder. They express their excitement for the upcoming "Lost World" reaction and thank their patrons for their support. They end the video by shouting out a patron and creating an acronym based on their name.
