The Lost World: Jurassic Park

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park

PG-13

1997

2h 14m

Adventure

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Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Four years after "Jurassic Park," mathematician Ian Malcolm ventures onto a second island to save his girlfriend from becoming dinosaur bait.

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Critics Consensus

The Lost World demonstrates how far CG effects have come in the four years since Jurassic Park; unfortunately, it also proves how difficult it can be to put together a truly compelling sequel.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Jun 30

5/5

Like the original, the sequel is uneven, sometimes moving in fits and starts. But the new film never really loses its momentum, and its big set pieces deliver.

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Jami Bernard

New York Daily News

Jun 30

3/4

There's not much story or character development here, but you don't need that when you've got dynamite dinosaurs of all stripes and appetites.

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

Jun 30

It's sheer claptrap, but it's lively claptrap, with Spielberg skillfully reaching into his bag of shameless tricks to reinvent the chase movie and the cliffhanger.

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Todd Lothery

News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)

Jun 30

1.5/4

Visually and thematically darker than its precursor, The Lost World is canned entertainment. It lacks the wonder of the first film, perhaps an inevitability. What's more of a letdown is that it lacks the first one's heart.

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Sean P. Means

Salt Lake Tribune

Jun 30

3.5/4

The Lost World: Jurassic Park, like its predecessor, combines gee-whiz effects with old-fashioned shots to the nervous system. Ooh and ahh all you want -- just get ready for the running and screaming.

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Linda Cook

Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Jun 30

3.5/4

You literally see these creatures breathe, and the performances are so wonderful that it's hard to believe that the prehistoric brutes really are computer-generated.

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Warren V

@Warren187 1d

This movie isn't appreciated enough, this is a nice continuation of Steven Spielberg's iconic 1993 movie Jurassic Park

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Jack S

@JackSV 2d

Despite some plot holes the movie is actually pretty good.

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Chris P

@Xiao_Proxies 2d

The Lost World: Jurassic Park builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, expanding the world and upping the action. Spielberg delivers technically impressive sequences that showcase his mastery in crafting thrilling set pieces, such as the iconic trailer cliff scene and the chaotic urban dinosaur encounters. Jeff Goldblum's return as Ian Malcolm adds a welcome dose of wit and charisma, but unfortunately, the rest of the cast feels somewhat underdeveloped and less engaging. The narrative shifts toward a darker, more relentless survival story, which while entertaining, lacks the wonder and emotional depth that made the original so impactful. The pacing suffers at times, with certain plot points feeling rushed or overly familiar. The film leans heavily on spectacle but misses the strong character development and narrative tension that elevated the first film beyond a simple action adventure.

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Amber W

@RT99204035 4d

With fascinating CGI/VFX, interesting characters and a fun story, The Lost World: Jurassic Park is a movie that belongs in the Hall Of Fame.

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Caroline P.

@RT25024090 Mar 13

Great cast, visual effects, instrumentals & entertaining throughout. Definitely not the worst sequel out there

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Noah S

@movieguy101571 Mar 7

this movie was grate why is it so low?

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Synopsis

Four years after "Jurassic Park," mathematician Ian Malcolm ventures onto a second island to save his girlfriend from becoming dinosaur bait.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Gerald R. Molen, Colin Wilson
Screenwriter: Michael Crichton, David Koepp
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Terror)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $229.1M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, DTS-ES, Surround, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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