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The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Play trailer 1:48 Poster for The Lost World: Jurassic Park PG-13 Released May 23, 1997 2h 14m Adventure Action Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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Adam Nayman The Ringer While it pales in comparison to the original, there’s plenty to appreciate when viewed through a different lens. May 27, 2022 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune I was disappointed as much as I was thrilled because "The Lost World" lacks a staple of Steven Spielberg's adventure films: exciting characters. Rated: 2/4 Apr 8, 2020 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com A remarkably underrated film that's actually improved with age. The FX are still dazzling, the filmmaking is top notch, and please put Jeff Goldblum in everything! Rated: A- May 26, 2015 Full Review Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine ...lost sight of some of the deeper things that allowed [the first film] to give a bit of weight to the more showy aspects. There's nowhere near as much attention to establishing the themes. Oct 24, 2024 Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Is it as good or groundbreaking as Jurassic Park? Definitely not ... But this is still an expertly-crafted, exciting film that’s packed with amazing sequences that take this series to a different, less glamorous, and more frantic place. Rated: 4/5 Oct 6, 2024 Full Review Brian Rowe InSession Film A film that has its moments, which includes some terrific action and visual effects, but overall remains one of Steven Spielberg's most disappointing and disposable entertainments in a mostly impressive career. May 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Asrini M *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* is an action-packed sequel that expands the world introduced in the original film. While it offers thrilling dinosaur encounters and stunning visuals, it lacks the tight storytelling and awe-inspiring wonder of its predecessor. Despite some uneven pacing and character development, the movie delivers enough excitement and iconic moments to satisfy fans of the franchise, making it a worthwhile, if imperfect, adventure. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Audience Member On release, The Lost World: Jurassic Park did not get much love from both critics and fans, but I loved it. I thought the story was great, and also the characterisation of heroic antagonist Roland Tembo (portrayed by the late Pete Postlethwaite). Also compared to the first Jurassic Park, I am glad that the Tyrannosaurus Rex got more screentime and action. The special and visual effects are good as always. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Noah B no one is likable, i wish the dinos ate more of them Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Hugo B It’s worth a watch but ain’t the best in the series. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Audience Member For me an under appreciated movie, and underrated too. But I liked it although not as the first but still. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review James W Very good, but I wish it had the whole cast. Then again, they probably weren't in the book so ya Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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