The Lost World: Jurassic Park

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CooperReviews44Dec 4, 2018

The Lost World is a pretty underrated film in my opinion. The performances are mostly good, the dinosaurs and special effects are a bit better, and the griping action and intense moments definitely make this movie something you should watch.The Lost World is a pretty underrated film in my opinion. The performances are mostly good, the dinosaurs and special effects are a bit better, and the griping action and intense moments definitely make this movie something you should watch. The humor is on point, and the writing is overall very good. The plot is pretty uninspired however and forgettable, their are some pretty bad performances here, and just plain ridiculous stuff that you could nit-pick at all day. Overall it is a very fun action flick and a bit darker than the first which was interesting to see.… Expand

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geewahJul 17, 2022

Predictable and uninspiring follow up to Jurassic Park. At the end of the day it's a rather superficial flick that's held together by it's CGI dinosuars.

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HalfwelshmanOct 3, 2011

The highest praise I can give The Lost World: Jurassic Park is that it's by no means the worst sequel I've ever seen (that honour goes to Aliens vs. Predator Requiem). It's got some nice effects and set pieces, and for the most part it's aThe highest praise I can give The Lost World: Jurassic Park is that it's by no means the worst sequel I've ever seen (that honour goes to Aliens vs. Predator Requiem). It's got some nice effects and set pieces, and for the most part it's a story you actually care about. The film suffers from the same problem that the first did - an extreme lack of characterisation, but all actors are competent. The only standout performance comes from Pete Postlethwaite, who plays an unexpectedly rounded and well developed secondary antagonist. The stand out scene in The Lost World is a tense chase scene where the characters attempt to avoid stealthy raptors hiding in tall grass. All that is good in the Lost World however (and it must be said, it is an entertaining ride) is nearly ruined by the last half hour of the film. It is at this point that Spielberg thought it would be a good idea to subject his audience to a truly chronic scene in San Diego full of plot holes and unintentionally hilarious moments. The Lost World starts promisingly enough, but I'd strongly advise you to turn off the film before the final act, before your patience for extreme silliness wears out.… Expand

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hoops2448Sep 20, 2011

Much like the original The Lost World has to work with a incomplete script and therefore suffers some terrible characters because of it but with this instalment the tension is ratcheted up, as well as the fun factor making set piecesMuch like the original The Lost World has to work with a incomplete script and therefore suffers some terrible characters because of it but with this instalment the tension is ratcheted up, as well as the fun factor making set pieces including a camper van and a cliff side being incredibly tense. The addition of Julianne Moore could have added something to the film if it wasn't bogged down by the script and the film is 30 minutes too long with the scenes in San Diego being downright ludicrous. Overall the film improves upon the first in making it much more tense and in some instances terrifying but with that ending and the script to boot, it doesn't cut it as a serious monster film.… Expand

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imthenoobSep 7, 2022

Is it a tolerable sequel? Yes, but it is an unnecessary one. While the first film was a unique, suspenseful experience, Lost World is a mind-numbing action film that lacks everything that made the first film so good.

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MeritCobaNov 16, 2015

(I invented my own score system:. This one got a 5 for meh.)
Last weekend was my weekend for movies done with secondary characters from other movies, one being the Lost World and the other being Hannibal. In The Lost World we see Jeff(I invented my own score system:. This one got a 5 for meh.)
Last weekend was my weekend for movies done with secondary characters from other movies, one being the Lost World and the other being Hannibal. In The Lost World we see Jeff Goldblum resurface as that gloomy cynic from Jurassic Parc whose name I have forgotten. Being forgotten isn't actually strange because his character was a secondary one and there to cast a shadow over the very positive beginning. Of course it all would end bad and Jeff will tell us that he told us so. Or something like that.

In the first movie he had a secondary role, in this one he is the main protagonist, which is unfortunately an uphill battle against some stiff opposition.

The first and foremost of course is Jeff himself. Jeff isn't actually the kind of actor that can carry a movie on his own, certainly not one in which we expect some kind of action hero, even a reluctant and inept one. How well this shows is when Jeff is confronted by Julienne Moore, who is the woman in the movie and a much better actor. In fact she seems much like someone who is trying to have some drama infused in the whole, but Jeff.. well Jeff doesn't quite know how to match her: he just frowns. But even more he is notably overshadowed by the greatest actor in this movie: Pete Postlethwaite. Just put Pete and Jeff in one scene and you forget Jeff was even there. Jeff's greatest enemy is Jeff.

In addition in this movie Jeff has to be something more than a mere cynic and alas, cynics do not make great heroes without some kind of explaining back story that gives us some insight in the man and makes him blossom into something more than a dog that bites heels. A story we never get and a character we never see develop. Oh they try.. they even give him a black daughter to care about. Not that we see any kind of affection between the two: they might as well be strangers.

The other problem with the lost world is that it never tells a clear cut story. Any great story is basically a simple one, like for instance the first movie. It is a single line that runs from beginning to end. They arrive at the island, things go wrong, they flee. And that is about it. There are a few extras, a small part to introduce the two main characters and the plot line that tells us how everything goes wrong.

In the lost world we get a huge entangled mess. There is the story of the group of investigators who are dropped of at the island with a truck that looks cool but also unable to manage even a small ditch, let alone a dinosaur invested jungle on an island. Then, to add complexity, the daughter of Jeff somehow manages to hitch a ride without the others noticing she is in the truck until they are on the island. Then the guy who drops them off with a boat sort of 'discovers' where they are heading when they are almost there and refuses to go further or stay. This must be the first captain in human history who has no clue about his destination but somehow manages to go there regardless. More of this nonsense is served to make an entangled confusing mess of a story.

To add to the confusion another group of heavily armed mercenaries lands on the island too, lead by the experienced hunter of big game Pete, who uses a shotgun to hunt dinosaurs, holds the gun upright in the rain so water can fill the barrels, doesn't check his ammo and seems to have only two bullets for the gun anyway.(Incidentally I find this not as bad as the 'experienced' photographer who takes photos while precariously balancing on a fallen tree)Oh and there are like a ton of armed men, who never use their weapons on the dinosaurs, for they might hurt them.

And then, near the end, you think it is finished, but then another part is glued to the movie that seems totally superfluous and belonging to another movie. In fact it starts with a plot-hole that is so glaringly huge that it has to be put down to incredibly lazy writing. And that from Spielberg movie? I mean the man who made Schindler's list?
I have just one explanation for this: they did it to spite Postlethwaite. Yes, Jeff had to have some scenes with Julienne alone without Pete stealing the spotlight.

The saving grace for this movie are Julienne Moore and Pete Postlethwaite but also, without a doubt, the dinosaurs. It is so funny how two of the raptors get mad at each other when Julienne makes one drop on the other. It is one of the best scene in the movie!

Overall a meh movie though that you should watch for the dinosaurs flattening and eating people. You get two big lizards chasing people over the island. A pity they didn't eat Jeff and had Julienne and Pete escape.
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FranzHcriticJun 12, 2016

There's not much I can say about 'The Lost World' except this; the same old story. Great visuals, a bit stretched of a story, and semi-hammy acting filled a great deal by screams of fright. I could still watch it, but I'd lost interestThere's not much I can say about 'The Lost World' except this; the same old story. Great visuals, a bit stretched of a story, and semi-hammy acting filled a great deal by screams of fright. I could still watch it, but I'd lost interest quicker than the first film.… Expand

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ThatCooperGuyJun 25, 2015

The dinosaurs are great to see, but that doesn't really save the film. The characters are either boring or morons, and aside from the ending having the T-Rex wreaking havoc in the city, the story is really uninteresting. It's a very mediocreThe dinosaurs are great to see, but that doesn't really save the film. The characters are either boring or morons, and aside from the ending having the T-Rex wreaking havoc in the city, the story is really uninteresting. It's a very mediocre sequel...… Expand

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marcmyworksJun 18, 2015

An unfortunate sequel that should never have been made. Jeff Goldblum's character from the original was not likeable enough to be the star of this snore fest, which included not only his daughter using gymnastics to fight off theAn unfortunate sequel that should never have been made. Jeff Goldblum's character from the original was not likeable enough to be the star of this snore fest, which included not only his daughter using gymnastics to fight off the velociraptors but also the T-Rex roaming the streets of a town (a-la Godzilla) with no bystanders being injured.… Expand

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BerCJun 1, 2016

The artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired worldThe artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired world this would be.

What I Personally Liked About "The Lost World: Jurassic Park":
The Stegosaurus, my favorite dinosaur when growing up, hits the big screen in a believable form with a prominent role early on in the film. In addition, anyone who can make the cute little Compsognathus seem like a credible threat is all right in my book. Another big highlight for me was the presence of Julianne Moore. From the very first time I saw her (in 1993's "Body of Evidence"), she has been one of my favorite actresses. It doesn't matter if it's a classic piece of cinematic gold or a turgid pile of malodorous garbage, Moore always gives her best and seems to genuinely enjoy being a part of the production. The return of Ian Malcolm is another wonderful addition in my eyes. So many people wanted Sam Neill's character to return, but I preferred the neurotic energy and bug-eyed terror Jeff Goldblum managed to imbue into the role.

What I Personally Disliked About "The Lost World: Jurassic Park":
Let's get the biggest of all blunders out of the way, shall we? Moving the action in the finale of the film off of Isla Sorna. Michael Crichton's novel took the right approach by keeping the action squarely located on the island. Seriously, as if escaping the dangerous island wasn't exciting enough? The Tyrannosaurus seems woefully out of place on our mainland and the pacing of the film is completely destroyed once that happens. It merely becomes another monster-delivers-carnage cookie cutter presentation and the entire film suffers for the foolish maneuver. Another thing I absolutely detest is pointless twenty second cameo appearances. Ariana Richards (as Lex Murphy) and Joseph Mazzello (as Tim Murphy) were big parts of the original movie while they are relegated to nothing more than meaningless shadows here. They're not here for comic relief. They're not here to deliver crucial information. They're utterly pointless and that's an insult to fans of the first movie. I can understand bringing Richard Attenborough's John Hammond back as it furthers the plot of the film, but his grandchildren should have been left behind where they belonged. Last on the list in the major complaints department is the direction of Steven Spielberg. It simply seems derivative of the effort he turned in for the first film. Over the course of the "Indiana Jones" series, he bestowed each entrant with a slightly different personality while retaining the overall tone of the franchise. Here, he seems to be cruising on autopilot and has no personal investment whatsoever with the telling of the tale.

My Overall Impression of "The Lost World: Jurassic Park":
This is a case of the bad elements outweighing the good elements. It might be a passable time waster, but it's certainly below the average mark Spielberg usually sets for his blockbusters. The original was a classic that could withstand multiple viewings, however I found it hard to sit through this lackluster sequel.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 12, 2018

Uninteresting.

It is a sequel to the movie "Jurassic Park" and narrates a journey of a team of scientists and paleontologists to an island near the park, where they have build part of its scientific facilities, now abandoned and left to theUninteresting.

It is a sequel to the movie "Jurassic Park" and narrates a journey of a team of scientists and paleontologists to an island near the park, where they have build part of its scientific facilities, now abandoned and left to the dinosaurs. However, they will find another team of explorers with less scientific intentions. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film has a screenplay by David Koepp, contrary to what happened in the first film, which Spielberg took on the role of screenwriter. The cast, however, remains more or less the same as the first film (except those who died in the first film, of course) and keeps a very interesting level and performance.

Many film experts say that sequels are rarely able to have the impact and the mystique of the first film. And if we analyze this case we see that they are right to say that. The change of writer caused a catastrophe in the film and doesn't allow it reaches a level similar to the first, ended up being a movie much less interesting and enjoyable, although it also have some positive notes in between. He even has perfectly boring scenes, virtually copied from the first film. The end, with an angry dinosaur in the middle of a city, is so far-fetched and predictable that turns out to be more appropriate for a "Godzilla" movie. Personally, I didn't feel surprised. It was a movie I saw, but didn't pay to see more often.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Dec 31, 2022

Now they are trying to recover from the devastation that happened from the 1st one. This movie is pretty boring and not much happens.

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akshatmahajanJul 22, 2021

Jurassic Park 2 was an average movie and unnecessary sequel. This movie didn't have charm, originality and grasping power like the original.

The concept was same as original with some bad changes. The problem was that the execution of theJurassic Park 2 was an average movie and unnecessary sequel. This movie didn't have charm, originality and grasping power like the original.

The concept was same as original with some bad changes. The problem was that the execution of the idea was not good. Also, the acting wasn't that good. It was normal. I also missed the original cast. Movie relied on spiciness in story and not on actual story.

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TropicalNayrMar 31, 2021

I would give this a 46%
The cinematography looked lazy and tacky, this looked so rushed and the acting in it does not seem realistic, unlike the original this does not seem suspenseful. The story and music just seems like a repeat of the original

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HabibiehakimJul 16, 2021

5.5/10
What shocking me is The Lost World: Jurassic Park is still directed by Steven Spielberg and the result is an absolute trash, the first Jurassic Park is fun, this one is a total waste of time, it's boring, and it just a big5.5/10
What shocking me is The Lost World: Jurassic Park is still directed by Steven Spielberg and the result is an absolute trash, the first Jurassic Park is fun, this one is a total waste of time, it's boring, and it just a big disappointment, the story is uninteresting, the performance is mostly ok, and the only great thing in the film is John Williams amazing score, the first Jurassic Park is fun and can make you awake from the beginning till the end, The Lost World can make you bored or even asleep from the beginning till the end.… Expand

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maskedrider29Oct 24, 2022

Definitely not a good follow-up to Jurassic Park. Although I'm glad Jeff Goldblum came back, this movie just falls flat. There are not enough exciting moments, there are new annoying characters, like Ian's daughter (who serves no purpose toDefinitely not a good follow-up to Jurassic Park. Although I'm glad Jeff Goldblum came back, this movie just falls flat. There are not enough exciting moments, there are new annoying characters, like Ian's daughter (who serves no purpose to the story). Overall, it's okay at best.… Expand

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oneofjwNov 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its alright, definitly does not surpass the original. Also Eddie's death was.. holy ****… Expand

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JacobJun 2, 2015

The Lost World: Jurassic World should have stayed lost. Along with being an unnecessary sequel this is a poorly made sequel. While the first film was clever this one is dumb. The dramatic and intense action from the first film is goofy andThe Lost World: Jurassic World should have stayed lost. Along with being an unnecessary sequel this is a poorly made sequel. While the first film was clever this one is dumb. The dramatic and intense action from the first film is goofy and silly lacking any tension and vulnerability by the characters as it is bigger. There is no substance just the characters running around and when you think of how the first film took its time building up the dinosaurs and gave intense scenes it pales by comparison. The action scenes most of the time aren’t even clever often being rehashes of scenes from the first one relying on similar threats. The characters are forgettable even with Jeff Goldblum trying his best. Despite all this film isn’t terrible. At times especially during the middle it is a decent monster movie and the dinosaurs still look cool. Nonetheless, regardless of whether the film is decent and fun or way too dumb its sad that a clever, original, and unique dinosaur film like Jurassic Park could be followed by a generic monster movie that when it boils down to it is basically King Kong, which you could watch instead. The film isn’t terrible or painful to watch but the meh reaction this film gets from me makes it a skip.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 4, 2014

The zest and excitement of the first film simply is no longer present. Julianne Moore is certainly a nice addition, but not enough to make up for the disappointments.

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vikesh2206Jun 12, 2015

Most of The Lost World is a relatively entertaining adventure-thriller but the third act sends the movie into near extinction with its sheer implausibility.

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 9, 2016

Jurassic Park's out of the park and into the world. The so-called 'Jurassic World' before Jurassic World. This was a huge letdown from the original and the ideas felt tired.

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AV-Apr 28, 2022

didnt like this movie as much as the first one. this is one is fine, i guess?

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petergriffimJun 18, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the people in the movie are absolute BAFFOOOONSS!!!!! they're absolute idiots like dude, if your next to 2 raptors dont just sit there and crawl what if you where to get up, and run instead staying there
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kuehnauJul 27, 2019

During this week at work, I decided to listen to the Jurassic Park audio book. I very much enjoyed the experience, but was also annoyed at how different the book was from the movie. Because of that, I decided to revisit this legenadryDuring this week at work, I decided to listen to the Jurassic Park audio book. I very much enjoyed the experience, but was also annoyed at how different the book was from the movie. Because of that, I decided to revisit this legenadry franchise that was a very prominent part of my childhood. After watching and reviewing the first film, I decided to continue my adventure with The Lost World. This one has some interesting history, as Michael Crichton never intended to write another book, but after discovering they were going to make a second film, rushed to begin work on the next book.

Anyways, this movie was a massive let down. I recall enjoying this film as a child when it first came out, but after watching this film again decades later, it's pretty easy to see why this film wasn't very good.

Most of the characters are dull and uninspired, I didn't feel like I cared about them or what happened to them. Further, while Jurassic Park should be about dinosaurs first and foremost, this film tends to focus on the poachers and ecological issues more so than the dinosaurs themselves. Talking about dinosaurs, it just doesn't feel like there's enough variety, we see a small handful of them, but the major focus is on the t-rex and it's family. The story really focuses just on the t-rex's baby itself. There are scenes that simply last far too long for their own good. The one that stands out the most is the cliff scene where our protagonists are facing a life and death situation, this drags on FOREVER and I found myself finally saying, "We get it! Move on!" and fastforwarding through the scene.

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jfrotylpe532Jan 13, 2013

By far the worst film directed by this awesome director. Basically Spielberg thinks he can pull a Michael Bay and have a repeated madness of action packed events that are sustained and useless. This is the film. Momma Rex gets mad chases themBy far the worst film directed by this awesome director. Basically Spielberg thinks he can pull a Michael Bay and have a repeated madness of action packed events that are sustained and useless. This is the film. Momma Rex gets mad chases them for more then half the movie then is taken to San Diego where she kills people including the bad guy and is sent home. The end. I'm sorry Spielberg but you sucked big time.… Expand

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gzayas91Jul 21, 2018

This is an ugly mess. It sucks the charm and beauty of the first one. Bad writing and bad acting from some actors. Could have been the best dark sequel, but failed.

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ElizA89Sep 9, 2022

Really poor, formulaic script. not sure what i am more shocked by, that this was a Spielberg movie or that the Metacritic User score is so generously high. Definitely not a classic like the original! Really struggled to watch the last thirdReally poor, formulaic script. not sure what i am more shocked by, that this was a Spielberg movie or that the Metacritic User score is so generously high. Definitely not a classic like the original! Really struggled to watch the last third of the movie for how braindead it was… Expand

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CepiusAug 30, 2023

Никогда не видел ничего ужаснее. Глупые герои, глупые смерти, избитые клише. Абсурдные ситуации. Спасает фильм только игра актёров. Никому не посоветую этот фильм.Никогда не видел ничего ужаснее. Глупые герои, глупые смерти, избитые клише. Абсурдные ситуации. Спасает фильм только игра актёров. Никому не посоветую этот фильм.

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FreddoFazbeardoApr 15, 2020

Very boring, absurd and the funny parts just are not funny, this does not compare with the previous chapter ...

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