We’re back, with more Subjecting Kresh to RWBY where we’ve started Volume 1, survived through the first episode’s set-up and made it to Beacon Academy. In this next episode, The Shining Beacon Part 1, our four main girls hit the campus with sparks flying (and a little bit of red dust to go along with it).
Ruby crashes into Weiss by accident, Blake acts a little catty, and Yang’s enjoying the campus life to her fullest as she buggers off with her signal buddies. This really is just a set-up episode more than anything, giving the main cast moments to play off of each other.
This episode, much like the last, really comes down to needing to start “somewhere” and this episode is quite short in comparison to the last one. That’s probably the main issue with Volume 1 in general is that the episode lengths fluctuate wildly. While some are almost 12+ mins in length, others barely break the 5 min mark.
All in all, Kresh found it enjoyable, even though Weiss comes out of the gate fairly snootily, and Blake’s really no better. It’ll be like that through Volume 1, for better and much, much worse. Personally, I think Ruby makes the strongest showing in this episode, where as Blake and Weiss have fairly unclear motivations and personality traits this early on.
Honestly, if you took them at face value, you wouldn’t see much of what they’re about… long time fans know better than to take either of these two at face value because often emotions get away from them early on.
Jaune makes his first real appearance, and it’s a strong one if you ask me. He’s genuinely likable here where he isn’t always so later on as the series continues onward. Jaune has moments of true insufferably, but that in middling Volume 1 plot lines.
Like the last episode, I do happen to have a few fan songs regarding the events in this episode.
Well, that’s about all from me for now. Watch the reaction video for yourself to hear our simplified opinions and to see how Kresh feels about it all. There’s not too much to discuss in this one, so we’ll see you next time.
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FAIL: Fallen Angels in Limelight – rock, glam rock, hard rock. City of Shadows Album 1 – A musical story about two cities joining together as one deep in the desert. A literal tyrant has come to lay claim to the city, and an uprising occurs. City of Shadows Album 2 – The exciting continuation of City of Shadows. Time to set out and travel the world! This story is ongoing, with song releases every Wednesday and Friday. Roll for Glory Album – An album dedicated to the wonderful world of DnD, and the fictional band in “Thunderous Power Kicks” (T.P.K) led by their fearless leader and Bard. RWBY Fan Songs – Fan made songs for the RWBY series encompassing several musical styles. (Kern’s on going project). Video Game Fan Songs – Fan made songs about video games spanning a wide variety of gaming genres and song styles (Kresh and Kern’s ongoing project). Ferret’s Synthwave – Songs with a Synthwave vibe.
This is a Raven fan song, obviously and it’s about Yang. It’s been posted for a while now over on YouTube, but I only just got around to posting it here as well.
Step into the chaos of Raccoon City with First Night, Last Chance; an original Resident Evil 2 fan song told from Leon Kennedy’s perspective. A haunting blend of emotion, duty, and survival, capturing the terror and tragedy of his first night on the force.
Hey everyone, it’s Kern here, coming at you with the first actual episode of RWBY Volume 1, and Kresh’s reaction to it. In this episode, Kresh gets to see my favorite male villain, and my all time favorite character in the entire series (Glynda Goodwitch).
So, let’s enjoy a good dust shop heist, and Glynda laying down the law about Ruby’s vigilante justice. Also, Roman’s cigar, because that poor thing gets squished terribly… what a waste of fine tobacco, am I right?
The whole point of this episode is to establish the main character motivations for Ruby and set her up to go to Beacon Academy two years early. Due to basically being in the wrong place, at the wrong time (namely the dust shop that Roman robs), Ruby shows off her combat skill. This gets her noticed by the headmaster of Beacon Academy and Professor Glynda Goodwitch.
Although Ruby’s two years too early to be attending Beacon, and if Glynda had her way Ruby would be sent home “with a pat on the back, and a slap on the wrist”, Ozpin has the final say. When Ruby admits that she wants to go to Beacon Academy “more than anything”, her fate is basically sealed.
As far as RWBY Volume 1 is concerned, this is an establishing episode for the series and only really functions to be that… nothing more. The airship battle is pretty much the highlight moment. As far as even the Volume 1 fights or the trailers preceding them are concerned, this is a pretty weak fight over all. Still, it does what it sets out to do, and it provides a mostly solid start to the series.
Personally I really like this episode, but I knew to expect it’s relative weakness because I’ve seen the series so many times. I wasn’t sure that Kresh would like it, but I was pleasantly surprised… then again, as Kresh says, they had to start somewhere. That’s kind of the theme for the first few episodes of the show, and it’s a good thing that her expectations weren’t too high because Volume 1 doesn’t really start getting good until Emerald Forest related plots, and the eventual “The Stray” and “Black and White” story lines that really make Volume 1 what it becomes.
I’ve actually made a lot of fan songs for the characters and events that play out here in the episode. You can find them here in event order:
Hopefully you enjoyed our reactions to this episode, and you’ll stick around for next time when we finally get to the Beacon Academy campus. Until next time everyone! This had been Kern, of The Demented Ferrets, where stupidity is at it’s finest and level grinds are par for the course.
FAIL: Fallen Angels in Limelight – rock, glam rock, hard rock. City of Shadows Album 1 – A musical story about two cities joining together as one deep in the desert. A literal tyrant has come to lay claim to the city, and an uprising occurs. City of Shadows Album 2 – The exciting continuation of City of Shadows. Time to set out and travel the world! This story is ongoing, with song releases every Wednesday and Friday. Roll for Glory Album – An album dedicated to the wonderful world of DnD, and the fictional band in “Thunderous Power Kicks” (T.P.K) led by their fearless leader and Bard. RWBY Fan Songs – Fan made songs for the RWBY series encompassing several musical styles. (Kern’s on going project). Video Game Fan Songs – Fan made songs about video games spanning a wide variety of gaming genres and song styles (Kresh and Kern’s ongoing project). Ferret’s Synthwave – Songs with a Synthwave vibe.
I’m coming at you with a game review of Final Fantasy. Yep! We need to go back to where it all started. These days the game is kind of messy and doesn’t hold up the way slightly later titles do, but let’s not judge it too harshly… it did after all save Square Soft’s butt…
Hey everyone, it’s Kern here! I’m coming at you with a RWBY fan song for the Freezer burn pair (Weiss and Yang). These two are amazing, even if they aren’t a canon ship. I hope you enjoy it!
Ruby crashes into Weiss by accident, Blake acts a little catty, and Yang’s enjoying the campus life to her fullest as she buggers off with her signal buddies.
Hey everyone, it’s Kern here, coming at you with the first actual episode of RWBY Volume 1, and Kresh’s reaction to it. In this episode, Kresh gets to see my favorite male villain, and my all time favorite character in the entire series (Glynda Goodwitch). So, let’s enjoy a good dust shop heist, and Glynda…
Hey all, it’s Kern here. You know, there’s something incredibly stirring about playing through a lovingly curated anthology of games, and that’s what the Dark Pictures Anthology is all about…. and that’s why we did a fan album for the series.
So, here I am, headphones warmed on and lights dimmed, sinking into our YouTube fan song anthology for The Dark Pictures Anthology. You’ll get a little bit of everything. We’ve got a fan song for Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me, and as the first notes ignite, I’m reminded of just how deeply these games’ soundtracks cut into my soul… Kresh did an amazing job spearheading this one.
Walking Through Each Game with Music as Your Guide
Man of Medan – The sharp, metallic clang in this song hits like a cold wave. The nautical isolation of the SS Ourang Medan, the tension, the claustrophobic dread… yeah, you can hear all of that.
Little Hope – The haunted woods, spectral apparitions, and a sense of trapped time — the music here takes on a mournful, almost distant quality, weaving uncertainty into every note.
House of Ashes – Tribal drums, ancient ruins, and alien horrors blend into something primal and foreboding. The anthology’s song choices capture that descent into the unknown.
The Devil in Me – There’s glitzy horror lurking beneath the surface. Synths and dissonance echo the hotel’s twisted corridors, paired with a manic and unsettling undertone that mirrors the game’s macabre slasher homage.
O Death – You didn’t think we’d ignore a rendition of this one, did you? HA! Yeah right, this one was the shocker of the fan album, and it’s probably my favorite one.
Well hopefully you’ll like this fan anthology. We sure did have a lot of fun making it… and shout out to Kresh who busted her ass on this thing.
Hey all, it’s Kern here, a massive fan of the Silent Hill and Resident Evil games. This song is my first dalliance into the Silent Hill 2 fan music world.
It began with a question: What if James Sunderland sang the truth?
So, yeah… “Deeper Still” is a dark alternative rock fan song told from James’s point of view, inspired by the tragic In Water ending of Silent Hill 2. I aimed for raw emotion, urgent pacing, and haunting guitars. Hopefully, if I’ve completed my ambition you’ll think this track captures the moment where grief, guilt, and final acceptance all come crashing down.
This isn’t just a tribute, it’s meant to be James’s confession set to music. No redemption. Just a man, a lake, and the weight he can’t swim out from.
Lyrics: [Verse 1] I drove through the fog like a ghost in a frame Your voice in a letter… still calling my name. But you’re gone, aren’t you? Long before I arrived This town’s just a mirror, and I’m barely alive. The bed was too quiet, the air far too thin I watched you fading, again and again You asked for mercy… and I shut the door Now I hear that silence louder than before.
[Pre-Chorus] There’s no white light, no guiding flame Just the echo of your voice, and the weight of shame.
[Chorus] So I sink beneath the waterline Let it pull me down, erase this crime No absolution, no soft goodbye Just rusted stars in a blackened sky I breathe you in, I feel you still But you don’t speak… and I go deeper still.
[Verse 2] I met reflections, all fractured and blind Each one a question I tried to unwind Their pain, their rage, their broken grace Were all just pieces of my face She looked like you, she moved like sin But she wasn’t you, she was what’s within I chased a ghost, I called it love But love’s not meant to draw blood.
[Pre-Chorus] I built this cage, I made this bed Now I lay in it, and drown instead.
[Chorus] So I sink beneath the waterline Let it pull me down, erase this crime No halo waits, no wings, no light Just you and me in endless night I whisper low, the world stands still As I fall… deeper still.
[Bridge] “Mary… I’m sorry. I loved you… but I was so tired. I don’t deserve the surface anymore.”
[Final Chorus ] So I sink beneath the waterline Let the guilt become the brine One last breath, then nothing more No judgment, just the lake and lore The road is gone, I’ve had my fill… And I sink… deeper still.
Well, that’s about all for me for now. This has been Kern from The Demented Ferrets, where stupidity is at its finest and level grinds are par for the course. See you next time.
Hey all, it’s Kern here. I’m coming at you with another RWBY reaction video. Today, Kresh dives knee deep into the RWBY Yellow Trailer. Yang’s a brawler, so I firmly believed Kresh would enjoy this one the most, let’s see if my prediction was correct!
I tend to find that while the RWBY White Trailer is my absolute favorite of the four early trailers, Yang’s is probably the best from a purely objective standard. Hopefully you will find Kresh’s reaction as enjoyable as I did, and we’ll see you next time for more reaction content as we finally get into Volume 1 properly.
This has been Kern, from The Demented Ferrets, where stupidity is at it’s finest and level grinds are par for the course. See you next time and don’t forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you enjoy content like this!
FAIL: Fallen Angels in Limelight – rock, glam rock, hard rock. City of Shadows Album 1 – A musical story about two cities joining together as one deep in the desert. A literal tyrant has come to lay claim to the city, and an uprising occurs. City of Shadows Album 2 – The exciting continuation of City of Shadows. Time to set out and travel the world! This story is ongoing, with song releases every Wednesday and Friday. Roll for Glory Album – An album dedicated to the wonderful world of DnD, and the fictional band in “Thunderous Power Kicks” (T.P.K) led by their fearless leader and Bard. RWBY Fan Songs – Fan made songs for the RWBY series encompassing several musical styles. (Kern’s on going project). Video Game Fan Songs – Fan made songs about video games spanning a wide variety of gaming genres and song styles (Kresh and Kern’s ongoing project). Ferret’s Synthwave – Songs with a Synthwave vibe.
Today, Kresh dives knee deep into the RWBY Yellow Trailer. Yang’s a brawler, so I firmly believed Kresh would enjoy this one the most, let’s see if my prediction was correct!
Hey all, it’s Kern here. For those who might have missed it over on YouTube, our reaction to the RWBY Black trailer is now up for your viewing pleasure and hilarity. Subjecting Kresh to RWBY is all about doing exactly that, introducing Kresh to the RWBY series. Kern is a long time fan of the…
Hey all coming at you with another song from the mastermind of Kresh. Using our FAIL band, she made this song for me during a very dark time in my life. For those of you who read the blog post of how my mother passed away, you’ll know how difficult that was for me.
Hold onto the Flame was one of the songs Kresh made to comfort me at the time and now I share it here with all of you. Due to the nature of this song, I’m just going to drop it here, and leave it at that.
FAIL: Fallen Angels in Limelight – rock, glam rock, hard rock. City of Shadows Album 1 – A musical story about two cities joining together as one deep in the desert. A literal tyrant has come to lay claim to the city, and an uprising occurs. City of Shadows Album 2 – The exciting continuation of City of Shadows. Time to set out and travel the world! This story is ongoing, with song releases every Wednesday and Friday. Roll for Glory Album – An album dedicated to the wonderful world of DnD, and the fictional band in “Thunderous Power Kicks” (T.P.K) led by their fearless leader and Bard. RWBY Fan Songs – Fan made songs for the RWBY series encompassing several musical styles. (Kern’s on going project). Video Game Fan Songs – Fan made songs about video games spanning a wide variety of gaming genres and song styles (Kresh and Kern’s ongoing project). Ferret’s Synthwave – Songs with a Synthwave vibe.
This project is a combo between Kresh and I. I wrote the lyrics, and Kresh got the sound we wanted out of the AI we use. I thought it was only fitting that this project featuring the dynamic White Rose duo get star treatment from the Demented ferrets duo that work on the songs on our channel (Kresh and I).
If you like her sound, check out her music, and Fallen Angels in Limelight too… seriously, if you like this, I’m sure there are others that you’ll just love.
I absolutely love these characters and what they bring to the table. Ruby and Weiss are a really strong partnership duo in the series, and for this song I tried to hone in on that as much as possible.
Lyrics:
Verse 1: Side by side, we stand in the fray, You hold your ground, I rush ahead each day. A partner’s trust in every move, In the quiet moments, our hearts improve. Through the storm, we find our pace, Your steady hand, my wild race. A glance, a word, a simple sign, In the silence, we both align.
Pre-Chorus: In every strike, in every fight, You’re the calm, I’m the silver light. We stand as one, together we rise, With every challenge, we meet each surprise.
Chorus: We move in rhythm, the world untold, Silver and ice, a story unfolds. No need for words, yet we understand, A connection felt, without command. The rush of speed, the grace you show, Together, a bond that continues to grow.
Verse 2: Your strength in silence, my heart’s desire, You steady the storm, I fuel the fire. Your blade, a cut so cold and true, And I’m the spark, igniting through. In the quiet of night, we find our way, A team, a partnership, come what may. Through every battle, we hold our ground, In each other’s presence, we are found.
Pre-Chorus: In every strike, in every fight, You’re the calm, I’m the silver light. We stand as one, together we rise, With every challenge, we meet each surprise.
Chorus: We move in rhythm, the world untold, Silver and ice, a story unfolds. No need for words, yet we understand, A connection felt, without command. The rush of speed, the grace you show, Together, a bond that continues to grow.
Bridge: In the glance of an eye, in the sound of a breath, We find what words fail to express. The bond we share, unspoken, true, A thread that ties me close to you.
Chorus: We move in rhythm, the world untold, Silver and ice, a story unfolds. No need for words, yet we understand, A connection felt, without command. The rush of speed, the grace you show, Together, a bond that continues to grow.
Outro: Silver and ice, we stand as one, Two halves of a whole, with battles won. Side by side, we’ll always be, The rush of the storm, the calm of the sea.
That’s about it for me for now, everyone. This has been Kern, of The Demented Ferrets. Where stupidity is at its finest and level grinds are par for the course. Hey, check out some of our other links. If you like what we do, leave a like and subscribe to our content, thanks!
FAIL: Fallen Angels in Limelight – rock, glam rock, hard rock. City of Shadows Album 1 – A musical story about two cities joining together as one deep in the desert. A literal tyrant has come to lay claim to the city, and an uprising occurs. City of Shadows Album 2 – The exciting continuation of City of Shadows. Time to set out and travel the world! This story is ongoing, with song releases every Wednesday and Friday. Roll for Glory Album – An album dedicated to the wonderful world of DnD, and the fictional band in “Thunderous Power Kicks” (T.P.K) led by their fearless leader and Bard. RWBY Fan Songs – Fan made songs for the RWBY series encompassing several musical styles. (Kern’s on going project). Video Game Fan Songs – Fan made songs about video games spanning a wide variety of gaming genres and song styles (Kresh and Kern’s ongoing project). Ferret’s Synthwave – Songs with a Synthwave vibe.
A haunting fan song anthology revisiting The Dark Pictures Anthology. Striving to capture the chilling atmosphere of Man of Medan through The Devil in Me. Join us on this journey.
It began with a question: What if James Sunderland sang the truth? So, yeah… “Deeper Still” is a dark alternative rock fan song told from James’s point of view, inspired by the tragic In Water ending of Silent Hill 2.
Hey all coming at you with another song from the mastermind of Kresh. Using our FAIL band, she made this song for me during a very dark time in my life.
This one is called Autograph, and the reason I made it was because I was inspired by Volume 1 of the series where Ruby comes into contact with Glynda for the first time.
Hey all, it’s Kern here, coming at you with another RWBY related fan song. This one is called Autograph, and the reason I made it was because I was inspired by Volume 1 of the series where Ruby comes into contact with Glynda for the first time.
Ruby was mildly in awe that a huntress was beside her, up to and including asking for Glynda’s autograph. You would think a girl raised by huntsmen in her own right wouldn’t be so starry-eyed over just seeing a huntress fighting beside her, but Ruby was. I mean, Qrow’s no slouch, and though we don’t know much about Tai, we do know he at least graduated Beacon Academy and teaches at Signal.
I then concluded that one of the reasons Ruby is actually in awe isn’t because Glynda is a huntress, but rather because Glynda represents the “huntress ideal” insofar as Ruby’s seeing her actions at the time.
The moment of fighting together besides Glynda I think reflects a long-held if not impossible desire, as Summer Rose was also a huntress too. Her mother died when Ruby was too young to be doing any kind of real combat. Due to that, and her claims about how bad of a student she used to be until Qrow began personally training her bespeaks a certain lack of validation from the kind of hunters she’s inspired to be… and I’m not saying Ruby doesn’t adore her uncle, she most certainly does. Yet, there is that fact alone, he is her uncle. He’s not just a random professional in the trade acknowledging her.
Glynda is a professional though, and though she covers Ruby a fair bit in the battle, she doesn’t outright stop Ruby from adding bullets into the mix. It feels like Ruby experienced real combat without being by the side of a relative, teacher, or classmate. It probably is simply because it was a huntress that chose to offer that very basic level of acknowledgement that Ruby is overjoyed by the experience.
Perhaps in a way, purely because Glynda is a woman to begin with, there’s a higher bar there. She better reflects the sort of hunter Ruby aspires to be. She doesn’t fawn over Ozpin in quite the same way she fawns over Glynda, and I believe that’s partially because Ruby can look at Glynda and see her own “dreamlike” future in a small way.
Female, skirt wearing, unafraid to get into a fight. It was a villain Ruby was after, and Glynda’s aid in the matter reflects the sort of ethos Ruby has in the start of the series. She wanted to be a huntress to “help people”, and here Glynda is, doing that.
Anyway, in that scene after the airship escapes the scene, Ruby asks for Glynda’s autograph. This song is about the themes above and Ruby’s personal ambitions at the time. I truly hope you enjoy it because a lot of thought went into this song and it’s over all themes.
Lyrics: [Verse 1] I chased ’em up high, through the smoke and the rain, Boots on the rooftops, heart off the chain. Then I saw her standin’, crop crackin’ loud, She whipped up a storm and she owned that cloud! [Pre-Chorus] My cloak was flappin’, my hands were shakin’, I couldn’t believe the scene I was takin’… [Chorus] Can I get your autograph? Right here on my hood, on my dreams, on my map! You’re the storm I wanna ride, you’re the fire in my spark, You’re the hero I’ve chased in my heart! So before you fly off, before you fade so fast — Please, oh please… can I get your autograph? [Verse 2] Sirens below and the clouds up high, You cracked that crop and lit up the sky. Blond hair flying, green eyes like a flame, I swear in that moment, I knew your name! [Pre-Chorus] My scythe felt heavy, but my soul felt light, Standin’ there dreamin’ in the neon night… [Chorus] Can I get your autograph? On my dreams, on my sleeve, on my dusty old map! You’re the thunder I heard when I dared to believe, You’re the magic I wear on my sleeve! So before you ride off, before you vanish fast — Please, oh please… can I get your autograph? [Bridge] One day, I’ll stand tall, wear that badge too, But right now, all I wanna do… Is hold this moment in my hand, A scythe, a dream, and a brand-new plan… [Final Chorus] Can I get your autograph? On my hopes, on my heart, on this crazy path! You’re the reason I’m reaching, you’re the reason I fight, You’re the reason I’m chasing the light! So before you ride off, before you blaze past — Please, oh please… can I get your autograph? Yeah, please, oh please… just one little autograph!
Well, there you go, I hope you enjoyed the fan song, and if you did, don’t forget to click like and subscribe over on our YouTube page. We play games over on Twitch too, if you want to check that out!
Until next time, this has been Kern of The Demented Ferrets, where stupidity is at its finest and level grinds are par for the course.
Hey classic RPG lovers, it’s Kern here! If you grew up casting spells, saving on Slot 1, and grinding EXP in Marsh Cave, then this fan song is made for you. “The Epic 6” is a nostalgic, 8-bit-inspired tribute to the original Final Fantasy (FF1). This original song retells the journey of the Warriors of Light; Fighter, Thief, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, and Red Mage. Together they rise from humble beginnings in Cornelia to face legendary trials and save the world.
Lyrics: Do-do-da-da, do-do-da-da… Awaken the world with pixel fists of fate.
We rose from Cornelia, six blades in the sun, The Fighter stood fearless, the journey begun. The Thief dashed quick through the shadow and light, While the Monk crushed stone with bare-knuckle might. The White Mage prayed with a staff held high, The Black Mage sparked like a fire in the sky. Red Mage walked in with a sword and a spell, All roads were open, all fates to quell.
We are the Epic 6, forged in quests and tricks, From pixel plains to burning bricks. We level, we clash, we cast, we fight, In the 8-bit dawn, we burn so bright. Together we rise, together we fall, With blades and books, we answer the call. We’re the Epic 6, forever bold, In a world of myth and dungeons old.
We crossed the seas on pixel tides, Through marsh and cave where darkness hides. A crown was stolen, a fiend awoke, We fought with hope and worn-out cloaks. A bridge was built, a world unlocked, We stormed the keep where monsters stalked.
Step by step, and fight by fight, We earned each point of stat and might. Save on slot one, don’t forget to rest, A tent by moonlight, then on to the quest. Elixirs rare and gold so thin, But XP flows where hearts begin. We met the king of dragons, eyes aglow, A trial of worth in the fire below. He saw our strength, our journey true, And said, “Now rise… become renewed!”
The Fighter turned Knight with a holy blade, The Thief to Ninja; fast, unafraid. The Monk found peace and the Master’s grace, The Mages rose to wizard’s place.
We are the Epic 6, reborn through grit and clicks, From byte-sized dreams to warlord tricks. With shining spells and power unfurled, We face the Four Fiends, we’ll save the world. Together we burn, together we shine, Our fate was forged in crystal design.
We’re the Epic 6, hear the tale, Of heroes born from an 8-bit trail. In the data of dreams and the dawn of the fight, The Epic 6 march through pixels and light.
FAIL: Fallen Angels in Limelight – rock, glam rock, hard rock. City of Shadows Album 1 – A musical story about two cities joining together as one deep in the desert. A literal tyrant has come to lay claim to the city, and an uprising occurs. Roll for Glory Album – An album dedicated to the wonderful world of DnD, and the fictional band in “Thunderous Power Kicks” (T.P.K) led by their fearless leader and Bard. RWBY Fan Songs – Fan made songs for the RWBY series encompassing several musical styles. (Kern’s on going project). Video Game Fan Songs – Fan made songs about video games spanning a wide variety of gaming genres and song styles (Kresh and Kern’s ongoing project). Ferret’s Synthwave – Songs with a Synthwave vibe.
This is a virtual band project created by The Demented Ferrets. Blending a mix of gothic aesthetics with glam rock, synth, and metal influences. This is…
Hey all, it’s Kern here, coming at you with another classic movie review. It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these, but I suppose it’s better to write one now than never. I chose Jurassic Park because it’s such a beloved 90’s classic and the franchise is still ongoing. I’m not quite sure how I feel about the “World” era of the Jurassic Park plot line, but it is what it is, I suppose.
Why Jurassic Park Is Still a Masterpiece (And Always Will Be)
Let’s get this out of the way before we do anything else. Yes, yes and more YES! Jurassic Park (1993) isn’t just a “good” movie. It’s a legendary one, flat out. Whether you’re a die-hard film buff, the average movie goer, or someone who gets hyped over perfect storytelling in games or film, Jurassic Park just hits differently. It did back in the day, and it still does now.
On a rainy afternoon with nothing better to do I recently re-watched this Steven Spielberg classic… and you know what? Yeah, I so often forget how good this movie is. Let’s call Jurassic Park what it really is; cinematic lightning in a bottle.
The movie is partially a science fiction with dashes of philosophy for good measure. It’s also part thriller, part jungle adventure, and all heart. The story isn’t just about dinosaurs. Honestly, I’d say it’s way more about the awe of discovery, the terror of nature, forced imbalance, and the hubris of mankind. Jurassic Park is just the raw beauty of film making done right… but, let’s dive into why that is.
The Plot in a Nutshell
Do I really need to do this? I highly doubt it, so get ready for a rapid fire acknowledgement about the plot. If you’re somehow new to this prehistoric party, here’s a quick summary of the Jurassic Park story:
It all starts with a hunk of amber, and a dead mosquito inside, right along with a blood sucking lawyer complaining about legal disputes. It seems a billionaire with more money than common sense, John Hammond, uses cloning technology to bring dinosaurs back to life and opens a theme park on a remote island. He invites a team of experts including paleontologists Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, and the smart-ass chaotician Dr. Ian Malcolm to tour the park before it opens.
Of course, as one might expect when you decide to play God; things go horribly wrong. The park, a mix of zoo and amusement park, with the issues of both, fails critically on several levels. Exactly what you assume happens, happens. Yeah, everything goes to hell in a hand-bag..
The reasons why are numerous. For Hammond to have “spared no expense” it seems as though a few key bits of infrastructure isn’t up to the task. At the start, this only shows as safety rails that don’t stay in place, but the cracks show quickly. Security systems fail, dinosaurs escape, and what starts as a scientific marvel turns into a full-blown thriller bent escape from the island.
Cinematography That Stuns: Jurassic Park Is a Visual Masterclass
The cinematography is still really good despite the age of the film. The movie is hauntingly gorgeous. Cinematographer Dean Cundey (the same guy who did Apollo 13 Back to the Future), and director Spielberg delivered shot after shot of pure visual poetry.
From the first reveal of the Brachiosaurus and that upward camera pan? Yeah, that’s a moment of film history right there. Another standout moment; The rain-soaked T. Rex let out his first roar on screen. Still terrifying. Still a masterclass in tension and lighting. A mix of practical effects, puppets and CGI were used. Some of the puppets STILL look better in the original movie than the new CGI ones do in later films.
Plus, I mean… Raptors in the kitchen, anyone? That entire sequence is pretty famous. Why shouldn’t it be? The reflections in the metal, how the shadows move, how tension melds with the tapping of raptor toes and the communication between the creatures themselves. Every frame feels carefully crafted to sell the illusion that this world is real. You’re not just watching dinosaurs running amok, you’re witnessing them acting exactly as they would in the wild…
At least, that’s what Hammond wants visitors of the park to believe. The cold hard truth is that we’re not watching dinosaurs, we’re watching abominations of science roam free. It’s at this time I should mention, this movie is based on the book of the same name; Jurassic Park, written by Michael Crichton. The book was much darker than the film, but the general themes are the same more or less.
Acting That Grounds the Chaos
One of the most underrated aspects of this film is the stellar acting. Yes, the dinosaurs steal the spotlight (they should), but the raw human performances are what make you care. The kids actually do a good job acting alongside their much more seasoned and experienced adult counterparts. We’re just going to bullet point the most important characters but, uh, here it goes:
Sam Neill (Dr. Alan Grant): His gruff-but-lovable energy anchors the emotional journey.
Laura Dern (Dr. Ellie Sattler): Smart, capable, and not afraid to get her hands dirty. She owns every scene she’s in.
Jeff Goldblum (Dr. Ian Malcolm): The perfect mix of swagger, sarcasm, and “I told you so” vibes.
Richard Attenborough (John Hammond): A dreamer with good intentions and blind optimism. So tragically believable.
There are more than these major players in the movie, like the lawyer that famously gets eaten off of a toilet by good ole Rexy, but I wouldn’t say they’re as compelling to watch. That being said though, that’s being said in contract to the acting and characters above… nobody gave a bad performance.
Even the kids pull their weight surprisingly. The characters of Lex and Tim are believable and sympathetic. They’re also capable, as shown by the kitchen scene to be resourceful, without feeling as though they retained “plot armor” simply for being kids. they do act their respective ages, but they’re not overly annoying. They’re not the sort of kids to complain unless there is something worth complaining about, like oh… say; falling from a tree in a mangled car or getting electrocuted? The character of Tim is a real trooper in this movie, and there’s no denying it.
John Williams’ Score: A Symphony of Awe and Dread
What’s a Spielberg film without a legendary John Williams soundtrack? These two have worked together on a lot of films; Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler’s List… I could go on and on. Anyway it goes without saying. The Jurassic Park theme is instantly iconic—majestic, sweeping, and full of childlike wonder. If you hear this thing, you know exactly what it is.
Over time, the deeper you go into the film, the more the music shifts into eerie tension and dread. From soaring melodies during dino reveals to those near-silent moments during suspense scenes, the soundtrack guides your emotions like a roller coaster and it doesn’t let go.
Themes That Hit Harder Than Ever
Oh sure, dinosaurs eating people, high speed chase scenes, moments of baited breath and stealth, Jurassic Park has it all. Even though this is a popcorn blockbuster, the themes of Jurassic Park are shockingly deep. The main focus is primarily about respecting one’s place in the universe. It’s about human arrogance vs. nature’s unpredictability.
Hubris is the ultimate downfall of the park. Those who decided to use a lack of scientific ethics when designing it suffer the worst. The danger of playing God is woven through the film, with stern warnings from the resident chaotician, not that anyone listens. The least of the issues, although certainly problematic in its own right is the downright levels of corporate greed overriding common sense and caution.
Perhaps the most iconic Ian Malcolm one-liner depicts all of the above themes the best. “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.”
Ultimately the scene around the table is perhaps the one most fundamental to the entire movie, and if you haven’t seen at least that one movie clip, you should. It’s an interesting moral debate if little else, and it leaves a lot of interesting points to ponder. In a way the scene is more topical today than it ever was way back in the 90’s.
Is Jurassic Park Still Worth Watching in 2025? YES.
If you’re wondering, “Does Jurassic Park still hold up in 2025?” The answer is a T. rex-sized YES. Here’s why… you’re not going to find another Jurassic Park story quite like it. It’s plenty dark while balancing action and adventure. It’s also a fairly intelligent film. The scientific and moral dilemmas aren’t just surface level. That said, if that’s the part of the movie you love the most you should probably read or listen to the original book too to get the full experience of the philosophical debate.
I don’t think it’s too over-the-top to say that Jurassic Park defined a generation with lunch boxes, clothes, hats and toys. Children and adults alike loved this movie, and it’s certainly a huge part of media history.
This isn’t a children’s movie, but families flocked to it all the same, myself included. When I saw this movie, I was five and this movie was most certainly not for a five years old… but, I loved dinosaurs, my other families were going to see it anyway. My father took me with them to see it too. I think that’s a pretty common story surrounding Jurassic Park and just how many people loved it.
So yeah, this movie is certainly worth a watch. I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t give it a try if they like the general premise.
On that note, I love the movie so much that I made a fan song for it, and I hope you’ll enjoy it.
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