‘Jurassic World': Chris Pratt’s Trained Raptors Explained

Twenty-two years after the release of Jurassic Park, Universal Studios has relaunched the fan-favorite series with Jurassic World – a fresh installment that point the franchise on a new trajectory going forward. With only minor characters from the previous trilogy returning, most notably Jurassic Park‘s Chief Geneticist, Dr. Henry Wu (B.D. Wong), director Colin Trevorrow has assembled a fresh-faced human cast, including Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), Bryce Dallas Howard (The Help), and Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil), to face off against the biological preserve‘s prehistoric inhabitants.

Yet, in order to differentiate Jurassic World from the films that came before it, Trevorrow’s addition to the series features a fully operational park – a victory of scientific ingenuity (that has been entertaining visitors for ten years without incident). However, when attendance rates begin to decline, Jurassic Park’s scientists once against become too preoccupied with whether or not they could, they never stop to think if they should, creating a new hybrid dinosaur attraction. Following in the enormous footsteps of prior dino-stars, (the Tyrannosaurs Rex and Spinosaurus), the genetically modified creation Indominus Rex ushers in a bold new twist on the series.

However, a hybrid dinosaur wasn’t the most controversial plot point in the Jurassic World trailers – as Chris Pratt’s “trained” velociraptor squad became a divisive point among fans who thought the idea of domesticated raptors was either an interesting development or a completely asinine misstep.

On the a recent Screen Rant Underground podcast, we discussed why the plot point could be cool – as well as possible explanations for how Chris Pratt’s character, Jurassic World game warden Owen, managed to gain control over Jurassic Park‘s most deadly (and defiant) species.

As a result, we’ve put together four theories that explain the velociraptors’ change from malevolent and blood-thirsty killers to semi-obedient partners in dino-rampage damage control. Our discussion is going to contain mild SPOILERS for Jurassic World, so READ NO FURTHER unless you’re all caught up. You have been warned.

Plenty of fans have scoffed at the aforementioned trailer scene of Chris Pratt driving a motorcycle, flanked by raptors, through the jungle. Most skeptics either think the scene is ridiculous (at a fundamental level) or simply believe that “domesticated” raptors defeat the entire appeal (and terror) of the iconic Jurassic Park dinos. However, Pratt didn’t outright “domesticate” or “tame” the raptors and has, instead, established himself as the ferocious animals’ alpha. Previous Jurassic Park storylines have presented the raptors as lion-like pack hunters – led by an alpha that, if necessary, even kills potential challengers within the pride to secure a leadership position.

source: screenrant.com