I'm only rating this a 6 to honour the special effects team. Storywise, this was bland and boring.
Full of bullshits. An irresponsible doctor goes to the island alone, seriously wtf? A ship goes to harbor in full speed and is visible in the radar and no one even attempts to escape, wtf? A dinosaur breaks loose on the city and no military is there, wtf? :( :(
the rope scene is still one of the most frustrating things ever.
A shitty movie with a shittier story. But CGI is plausible.
This movie needs a little more affection. There are some really wonderful things scattered throughout it that are top notch. For one the Tyrannosaurs effects are absolutely amazing. Many of the other dinos are hit or miss in the realism department but the T-Rex really scores. No other movies can match the dinosaur effects of the Jurassic Park series and this one may do it the best of the three of those. Jeff Goldblum is back as Dr. Ian Malcolm and he's a really fun likable character. Goldblum brings the quirky like few other actors and his portrayal of Malcolm is played pretty straight for him. He's the hero of this movie but he's not a superhero. He's a mediocre father and boyfriend and seems to be a few steps behind at times. Speaking of superheroes Malcolm's daughter Kelly whose a gymnast has one of the outright corniest hero moments in any movie I've ever seen. And she's an annoying kid no less. Why oh why does Spielberg put these kinds of moments in his films? It's stunningly stupid...you'll know it when you see it. Another strike against this movie is Julianne Moore. Her Dr. Sarah Harding character is so unappealing. She is constantly putting her loved ones and cohorts in danger. Someone should have knocked her out and thrown her in one of the dinosaur cages. There is a great extended scene where a pair of T-Rex attack a couple of trailers that hang over the edge of a cliff. Spielberg really really turns up the tension nicely during this sequence. And I thought the scene of a T-Rex trampling through San Diego was wonderful and looked great. It was either a shot at the then upcoming 1998 Devlin/Emmerich "Godzilla" flick or a loving tribute to Toho's Big-G.
I enjoyed this sequel. It is clearly not on the same level as the first movie but I found it pretty decent and even darker and more violent than what was previously seen (Eddie's death, bloody waterfall, Compsognathus and Raptors attacks). However, it is slow at some moments and I didn't find the San Diego scenes really useful and necessary. I suppose they did this city part in order to distinguish this movie from the first installment by adding some horror in a different environment but it wasn't done well and felt out of place. Concerning the characters, the main characters are quite likeable but I don't think they are as memorable as the ones from Jurassic Park except for Malcolm that we already know.
Good thing that black girl took gymnastics and not ribbon dancing. OMFG that was so stupid.
I hadn't seen this movie in years. Just watched most of it again last night... it's incredibly bad. Every single thing about it is overdone or done poorly. The acting, the script, the CGI (marginal), the direction, the editing(!), the plausibility. It's truly not worth watching for any reason. Just watch the first one twice and pretend it ends in San Diego.
I like this movie as much as the first one. I like it because it's not Jurassic Park, it's completely different. It's dark and it's maybe the monster movie that Spielberg tried so hard to avoid in the first movie.
I mean it could have been better than the 1st, but the raptor scenes and after are just major silly
This must be the worst movie I've seen, directed by Steven Spielberg.
Superbly original.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park tries to recapture lightning in a bottle, but goes about it all wrong. Once again Spielberg missteps by taking a sequel down a darker and more violent path. Jeff Goldblum returns and is joined by Julianne Moore and Vince Vaughn in another ill-faded adventure to the Jurassic Park islands. The plot is rather convoluted, and somehow ends with a T-Rex wreaking mayhem in San Diego. There's no wonder or adventure this time, as the story turns into a horror/thriller as the rivers run red with blood. The Lost World is a completely different film from the original Jurassic Park, but it's still a fairly entertaining ride.
An entertaining adventure that’s nowhere near as good as the first film. Jeff Goldblum Returns as Ian Malcolm who was great for comedy relief in the 1993 movie. He is too serious and in action star mode, this time around.
The biggest flaw is that the only person who hurts a raptor. Isn’t one of the many people with guns, but Ian Malcolm’s daughter with gymnastics.
The Lost World book was called a disappointment. It is far superior to this movie and has a better story. Only 3 people died in the first movie. So many people die in this one, that you cannot count.
The Five Faces of LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK
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Everything is bigger this time - from the cast to the action scenes and the setting; while the film feels like a true sequel, it also kills some of the tension and magic of the original. Part of the experience is the small scale of events.
Julianne Moore does a great job as a badass female scientist and almost single-handedly carries the film forward.
The dinosaurs still look convincing and scary as hell and repeat the successful realization from the first film.
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A bigger cast means more characters to develop. Unfortunately, the film doesn't really bother to do much with its characters outside of the main cast.
A boring subplot is boring, even when it takes up a larger chunk of the running time when compared to the first film.
The little girl in this film doesn't really bring anything to the story and is thrown in there just because a Jurassic Park film needs a child. She also doesn't act quite that well.
They just had to cram in that New York sequence into the last 20 minutes and totally ruin the ending on the island.
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Sadly, Jeff Goldblum's character has lost all of his sass and charm from the first film. Now, he's just an average family father turned family film hero.
The non-dino CGI, such as the rain and the explosions, look unrealistic in the way they did in most late 90s movies. They clearly burnt all money on the T-Rex.
The somewhat original plot of the first film has been replaced with this Predator and King Kong ripoff. Not even Spielberg's vision can save the worn-out plot.
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This is just bland and forgetful next to the original. The whole San Diego part is just so absurd and the stuff on the island isn't that much better. The trailers hanging over the cliff is the best part of the whole movie. And who thought that putting Jeff Goldblum as the lead instead of Sam Neill was a good idea?
LOVE this movie. love the franchise. ok opinion: i think people who have gone through traumatic events together should stay together afterwards. that end scene w/ kelly, ian and sarah should have included nick as well curled up on the couch :rage::rage:
Jesus rode a T-rex once
Jesus Fucking Christ how did i think this was good. like this movie is still a 9 and Superb. BTW my favourite scene is when they go into the long grass and 30 people just fucking die
Compared to the first, this has absolutely no competition at all. The cast and characters are weak, the plot falls flat several times, and the scenes feel overused and overdone. Not to say it was terrible, but it's definitely not great. It's almost like it stuck to the source while tredding completely off course. It's disappointing because the production, stunts, and special effects only seem to get better. Number 2 is usually always bigger than number 1 but not always better.
Not that good. The story wasn't interesting, and the dinosaur CGI and props didn't look as good as in the first movie. Some parts did remind me of The Fallen Kingdom movie, though.
Hey there, packmates and adventure-seekers! Kiba Snowpaw here, your HowlStrom ice wolf guide to the world of cinema. Today, let's explore "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" from 1997, the thrilling sequel to the original dino-epic. It's like revisiting an old hunting ground, only to find new surprises!
In "The Lost World," we return to the world of dinosaurs, but this time on a different island, Site B. Dr. Ian Malcolm, the witty mathematician from the first film, leads the adventure to rescue his girlfriend, a paleontologist already on the island. They find more than they bargained for, with dinosaurs roaming free and a team from InGen, the company behind Jurassic Park, arriving to capture these magnificent beasts for a new park. It's a wilder, darker journey, like venturing further into uncharted territory in HowlStrom.
This sequel takes what worked in "Jurassic Park" and amplifies it – more dinosaurs, more action, and more suspense. It's like the difference between a light snowfall and a full-blown blizzard. Director Steven Spielberg knows how to keep your tail wagging with excitement and your eyes glued to the screen.
Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, is as charismatic as ever, bringing humor and skepticism to the table. The new characters, like Sarah Harding, add fresh perspectives and their own touch of bravery to the story. They're like new members of a wolf pack, each with their own strengths and quirks.
The movie's pacing is a bit like a hunt – it starts slow as the pack gathers, then explodes into action. The story takes its time to build up, setting the scene on the mysterious island, then races into intense dino-chases and close encounters. It's a rollercoaster of tension and excitement.
While it may not have the same groundbreaking impact as the first movie, "The Lost World" still leaves its mark. It expands the Jurassic universe and explores new ethical dilemmas about these resurrected creatures. It's like discovering a new part of the forest in HowlStrom; familiar yet intriguingly different.
The hook of "The Lost World" lies in its exploration of a wilder, untamed dinosaur world. It taps into our fascination with these ancient creatures and the consequences of humanity's meddling with nature. It's a tale of wonder and caution, as thrilling as a night howl under a full moon.
The film shines with its stunning visual effects and intense action sequences. The dinosaurs feel more real and dangerous than ever. However, the story sometimes treads familiar ground, and not all characters feel as developed as in the first movie. It’s like a hunting trail that you've run before – exciting, but lacking the thrill of the unknown.
For fans of the first "Jurassic Park," and anyone who loves a good mix of adventure and dinosaurs, "The Lost World" is a worthwhile watch. It’s a cinematic escapade that offers excitement, thrills, and a bit of reflection on our relationship with nature.
Compared to the original "Jurassic Park," "The Lost World" is darker and more action-packed. It's like the difference between a calm snowy day and a wild winter storm in HowlStrom.
In conclusion, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" is a sequel that brings its own flavor to the Jurassic franchise. It’s a movie that, much like a daring adventure in the wilderness of HowlStrom, is thrilling, a little risky, and definitely worth the journey.
That’s the word from Kiba Snowpaw. Keep your fur thick and your curiosity alive. And remember, even in the world of prehistoric wonders, there’s always something new to discover! :wolf::t_rex::evergreen_tree::clapper:
I did not enjoy this movie. The only likeable people are Eddie and Sarah, so of course they have Nick and Sarah kill off Eddie immediately as the first death. (After a bizarre rope sequence that went on for a ridiculous length of time.) The slate of characters is one of the weakest parts of the movie like in the first. They were good at writing unlikeable villains, but they got so good at it that they wrote almost more unlikeable "heroes".
In addition to only having basically one good guy and then for like 20 minutes, everyone else is an idiot except for Roland who is there for the explicit purpose of killing a dinosaur while literally only bringing two bullets. Most people knowingly stand still and get eaten by the obviously approaching dinosaur/crushed by the known full-speed boat. Unlike the protagonist, at least the other team is a little prepared. If the protagonist simply stood by and did nothing, everything would have played out fine and no one would have died. However, Nick explicitly sabotages everything and directly causes dozens and dozens of deaths. Besides destroying all useful equipment, none of the protagonists do anything productive besides heading for the old station like everyone else. Unlike the other team, the main characters have zero weapons and zero tactics. They just survive the movie through dumb luck and plot armor. Twenty armed men walk across a field and get slaughtered to a man by six velociraptors. Three main characters get jumped by three velociraptors and they're totally uninjured though. A raptor jumps directly on Sarah but only is interested in her backpack actually for no reason. Ian avoids a raptor by playing peekaboo with a window sill. His apparently adopted daughter gets the only dinosaur kill in the entire movie by doing an elaborate, impromptu gymnastics routine. It's like a child's story. There's no cause and effect.
Then the last bit is especially bizarre. A T-Rex somehow broke through metal bars, killed everyone, and then got stuck in the hold? A T-Rex walks through San Diego only eating a dog, a traffic light, and one random bystander?
Overall, not a good movie. Just a slideshow of barely offscreen deaths which are all entirely the protagonists' fault. The fact that he's useless doesn't stop Ian from acting like the most perfect person to ever walk the earth though. (Although at least that is at least a little toned down in this movie.)
I dont get the negative reviews for this one. this movie is the best in the entire franchise according to me... there are lot of dinosaurs plus some really nail biting moments. except for the gymnastics kick part the entire movie was amazing.. yes even better than the 1993 film
Despite not living up to the magic of the original, this is a very worthy successor. It still has breathtaking moments, good action, plenty of dinosaurs, and still plenty of the Steven Spielberg charm. Would I recommend this to everyone? Not necessarily. But if you like the first, you will be satisfied with this entry in the series.
Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend
Other than the amazing 10+ minute vehicle scene - this film was a rite bore. Things do pickup from that scene but the first half of this film is really uninteresting. Shocked Spielberg directed this.
I'm in the minority of the folks that think this movie gets way too much hate. Sure it's nowhere near the level of the first movie but I really think it is not as terrible as people make it out to be.
The final scene is probably the best part, just watch that on YouTube
"Oh, yeah. Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's running and um, screaming."
The sequel to Jurassic Park has loads of more dinosaurs which is great but other than that? It doesn't have that magic even with a fun cast. I still cringe at the way Kelly kicks the Velociraptor out of the window, The city part could've been much more. I miss Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum is less Goldblum, we do get Vince Vaughn and Julianne Moore, still love the sequence with the trailer and the cliff, the dinosaurs still look good but in the end it isn't as epic as the first one.
Might be time for me to finally read the book? Must be much better right? Anyway The Lost World: Jurassic Park isn't up to Spielberg's standard but it is still a decent movie to watch.
INFANT-SAFARI JULIANNE MOORE IS WIFE GOALS!!!!
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I don´t think "The Lost World" is on the same level as the first part. It´s just more of the same without being better in any regard. And the last 30 min where just too much, this was almost a complete other story within the movie. Didn´t like that at all.