(And no, falling asleep on someone’s chest doesn't count.) What they've been through clearly isn't enough to bring them together or painfully rip them apart - so why is the audience supposed to believe that they've grown from their experiences at all?įallen Kingdom ends with Owen, Claire and the young girl Maisie (Isabella Sermon), who they've 'adopted', driving off into a world inhabited by both dinosaurs and humans. Not only that, the relationship between Claire and Owen - which culminated in a passionate kiss at the end of the first movie - is at a total standstill once again in the sequel, with no real moment of true connection. And yes, he makes well-timed jokes - there's one scene in Fallen Kingdom involving encroaching lava that's particularly funny - but he has no backstory to speak of, except that he's ex-military and has trained velociraptors to obey his commands. Sure, he can rock a leather vest, which certainly earns him some respect. After seeing both Jurassic World films, I am left with no sense of who Owen is and what he stands for. Now it's time to make a statement that will truly upset some fans: Chris Pratt being Chris Pratt is not enough to create a well-rounded lead.
