Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s Missed Opportunity Explained
The Absurdity of Maisie lockwood: How a Human Clone Became Jurassic World’s biggest Plot Hole
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The Jurassic World franchise, a cinematic titan built on the thrilling premise of resurrected dinosaurs, has never shied away from a bit of outlandishness. Yet, even within its established universe of genetic engineering and prehistoric mayhem, one particular revelation from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom stands out for its sheer, unadulterated absurdity: the existence of Maisie Lockwood, a human clone. This seemingly minor character detail, intended to add emotional depth, has instead spiraled into a gaping plot hole that undermines the very logic of the later films.
Maisie’s “Shocking” Revelation: A Clone in a Dinosaur World
For those who might have, understandably, filed this detail away amidst the chaos of erupting volcanoes and escaping raptors, let’s refresh. In Fallen Kingdom,Isla Nublar is destroyed by a volcanic eruption,leaving only a handful of dinosaurs to be smuggled out for a clandestine underground auction.this auction is orchestrated by the aide of Sir Benjamin Lockwood (James Cromwell), a former business partner of John Hammond.We’re also introduced to Lockwood’s granddaughter, Maisie (Isabella Sermon), a seemingly typical “Jurassic” franchise child protagonist - destined to be endangered, chased by dinosaurs, and ultimately saved by the film’s heroes, like Owen Grady (Chris Pratt).
However, the film pulls a important twist: Maisie isn’t just any rich girl. It’s revealed that while Hammond focused on bringing dinosaurs back, Lockwood used the same genetic engineering technology to resurrect his deceased daughter. Maisie is, actually, a clone of Lockwood’s daughter.This revelation catapulted the franchise into a more overt science-fiction realm, and the subsequent film, Jurassic World Dominion, leaned heavily into this by having the powerful Biosyn corporation relentlessly pursue Maisie for study.
The Unfolding Absurdity: From Clone to Medical Miracle
The plot thickens in Dominion, revealing that Maisie was not only cloned but also gestured by her original self. Furthermore, her genome was intentionally altered to grant her immunity to a disease that had claimed her mother’s life. This detail, intended to explain Biosyn’s intense interest, opens a Pandora’s box of logical inconsistencies.
The core of the issue lies in the franchise’s subsequent narrative priorities.Despite Jurassic World Rebirth (a hypothetical future film, but representative of the franchise’s trajectory) being centered around medical advancements and the potential of genetic engineering, the existence of a living, breathing human clone with a naturally acquired immunity to a deadly disease is completely overlooked.
A Missed Chance for True Innovation
Consider the resources and lengths the characters and corporations go to within the Jurassic universe. Companies can mobilize mercenary teams to infiltrate islands and smuggle dinosaur DNA, a feat requiring immense capital and logistical planning. Yet, in the face of a genuine human clone with a unique genetic advantage, the narrative chooses to ignore this monumental discovery.
instead of leveraging Maisie’s DNA for groundbreaking medical cures – a far more plausible and impactful application of genetic technology than resurrecting extinct creatures – the focus remains on the dinosaurs. This is where the absurdity truly bites. A company capable of spending millions to retrieve dinosaur embryos seemingly cannot, or will not, spend a fraction of that to understand and utilize the DNA of a human clone who could potentially cure countless diseases.
This oversight is more astounding than the notion that people would simply grow bored of dinosaurs, a concept that itself strains credulity within the context of the franchise. The existence of Maisie Lockwood, the human clone, has inadvertently become the most significant and baffling plot hole in the Jurassic world saga, overshadowing even the prehistoric creatures it so famously showcases. It’s a testament to how a compelling character twist, if not handled with narrative rigor, can unravel the very fabric of a fictional world.