A troubled employee for the “Wishes Come True Foundation” needs to bring a dangerous dinosaur through the hospital to fulfill a child’s only wish.
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Review by Julie C. Sheppard
The animated short Jurassic Ward cleverly mimics elements of the films from the Jurassic World franchise, with a wickedly funny edge. The visuals are colourful, textured and expressive and adeptly capture amplified human conditions such as the temper tantrum by the boy patient, and the biting sarcasm and sheer exhaustion of the resourceful, wish granting character, whilst showcasing the stellar work of the talented voice artists. The frenetic energy of the film is breathtaking, and the zany, high octane musical score does not disappoint. Worth noting are the various hospital areas that are defined with cheeky, hilarious signage.
The student creators of this college production are off to an excellent start in their chosen profession. This romp rivals any production by a major studio. The dinosaur has a terrifying energy that drives the piece the second it appears onscreen, as any of the creatures in the Jurassic World series, but with a somehow endearing, dog-like comedic essence.
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