14 'Jurassic Park' references made in 'Jurassic World'
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Despite being the fourth movie in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, "Jurassic World" is considered to be a direct sequel to 1993's "Jurassic Park."
It's a faithful sequel filled with references to the original. Some are obvious, and some you'll have to think twice about.
Here are all of the "Jurassic Park" references we spotted while seeing the film:
1. Mr. DNA hasn't gone anywhere.
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2. Claire's outfit echoes the past
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However, her actual outfit in general could be a throwback.
Bustle points out she wears an all white outfit just like John Hammond before her.
Then, at one point in the movie, she dramatically pauses to tie her shirt in a knot. On The /Filmcast, Joanna Robinson points out that the other great "Jurassic Park" heroine, Laura Dern did the same thing in the first movie:
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3. The T. rex once again feasts on a goat
In "Jurassic Park," you get a lot of hints at the T. rex's fury before she can actually be seen in full view. One of them is a goat attached to a rope that eventually disappears.
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4. Baby Triceratops finally makes an appearance
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To make up for this absence, we get an entire baby Triceratops petting zoo in "Jurassic World."
5. The Dilophosaurus returns in less-deadly hologram form
The lizard-like Dilophosaurus famously ended Dennis Nedry's (Wayne Knight) plans in "Jurassic Park."Fans of the first will notice the small, yet terrifying dinosaur can be seen in hologram form in "Jurassic World" near the end of the film.
6. John Hammond statue
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In "Jurassic Park," billionaire John Hammond's dream of a dinosaur theme park is crushed, and he is absolutely devastated.
In "Jurassic World," his dream comes to life. And while he isn't around to see it (actor Richard Attenborough passed away in 2014), a statue of him stands tall in Hammond Hall.
7. Mosquito in amber
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The mosquitoes make many cameos in "Jurassic World," including giant statues all around the park.
8. Jake Johnson's got a "Jurassic Park" T-shirt
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9. Jeff Goldblum's character Ian Malcolm wrote a book
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At one point, a copy of his book, "God Creates Dinosaurs," can be seen on Jurassic Park nerd Lowery's desk.
10. The return of Dr. Henry Wu
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11. Tim Murphy's night vision goggles
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Inside an old shed, Gray picks up a pair of night vision goggles, most likely the same ones worn by Tim (Joseph Mazzello) during the T. rex's night attack.
12. The original "Jurassic Park" Jeep
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13. "When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth" banner
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14. The reappearance of the T. rex
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Just when it seems like the Indominus Rex will make a meal out of everybody left at the park, Claire demands Lowery open up a certain gate. She walks up with a flare, just like Ian Malcolm before her, and signals that yes, the T. rex is back, giving fans something to cheer about.
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