THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK is director Steven Spielberg's sequel to his original dinosaur thriller. Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) returns for more dino-horror when, four years after the disaster at the would-be amusement park, another expedition is mounted by millionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough). To document the .. Read more
| Starring | Jeff Goldblum, Pete Postlethwaite, Julianne Moore, Richard Attenborough |
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| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller |
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There's another island full of genetically created dinosaurs in this exuberantly calculated sequel to Jurassic Park. But while the cloned package does elicit a nagging sense of déjà vu, such feelings never get in the way of the overpowering excitement and spectacular special effects, which are served up in deliciously scary dollops. With Richard Attenborough and Jeff Goldblum on hand once more to test the balance of nature off the coast of Costa Rica, director Steven Spielberg ensures his epic thrill-ride runs smoothly along well-oiled tracks. Even though the final third of the movie, where the T-Rex rampages through San Diego, seems slightly tacked on, events move at such a breakneck pace there's barely time to think about anything other than screaming in amazement.
The special effects are to be wondered at, as is the fact that the script is cloned from the oldest and most familiar elements of monster movies; this is a dinosaur about dinosaurs.
Despite the tighter script, this sequel suffers by provoking a sense of déjà vu: crucially, our wonder at the... read more on Time Out
the lost world is a superb film, with a brilliant cast of jeff goldblum, peter postlewaite and julianne moore. there is more tension in this film eg. the scene where the 2 t-rex's attack the mobile home, and also when the T-rex enters the tent.
there is also quite a bit of comedy in this film, which is very subtly done.
A t- rex is captured and taken to a zoo in san diego, where mayhem ensues.
well worth renting out, but younger children may find this film a bit on the frightening side.
I remember seeing this a the cinema and thinking it was OK, but not a good as the first film and my thoughts haven't changed. Plot-wise it's like King-Kong, but with a T-rex rather than a giant ape. Plenty of excitement, but nothing too memorable.
However I rented this for my 5 year old son and he really enjoyed it. He's been a fan of the first film for the last year, and has been asking to see this for ages.
So I'd rate it 2/5 and he'd rate it 4/5, so lets give it 3/5 overall.
Perhaps it was because Spielberg was now considered a 'serious' Director after Schindler's List that this film was unfairly mauled on it's release? Or perhaps people just don't like these films anymore. I personally think this is wayyyy better than Part 1, and it contains some absolutely classic Spielberg suspense sequences (i.e. the trailer over the cliff). Jeff Goldblum also makes a much better leading man in this than Sam Neil's rather boring character in the first film. Spielberg is obviously having FUN with this film and pulling out all the stops (just check out the monster-movie homage ending!!). John Williams' score is also adventurous, quite jazzy in places! So, ignore at your peril - this is the kind of film I would like to see Spielberg attempting again - a seat-of-your-pants thrill-ride like the first two Indiana Jones films. Top stuff!
This film was just what i expected brilliant
I remember seeing this a the cinema and thinking it was OK, but not a good as the first film and my thoughts haven't changed. Plot-wise it's like King-Kong, but with a T-rex rather than a giant ape. Plenty of excitement, but nothing too memorable.
However I rented this for my 5 year old son and he really enjoyed it. He's been a fan of the first film for the last year, and has been asking to see this for ages.
So I'd rate it 2/5 and he'd rate it 4/5, so lets give it 3/5 overall.
the lost world is a superb film, with a brilliant cast of jeff goldblum, peter postlewaite and julianne moore. there is more tension in this film eg. the scene where the 2 t-rex's attack the mobile home, and also when the T-rex enters the tent.
there is also quite a bit of comedy in this film, which is very subtly done.
A t- rex is captured and taken to a zoo in san diego, where mayhem ensues.
well worth renting out, but younger children may find this film a bit on the frightening side.
I remember seeing this a the cinema and thinking it was OK, but not a good as the first film and my thoughts haven't changed. Plot-wise it's like King-Kong, but with a T-rex rather than a giant ape. Plenty of excitement, but nothing too memorable.
However I rented this for my 5 year old son and he really enjoyed it. He's been a fan of the first film for the last year, and has been asking to see this for ages.
So I'd rate it 2/5 and he'd rate it 4/5, so lets give it 3/5 overall.
Perhaps it was because Spielberg was now considered a 'serious' Director after Schindler's List that this film was unfairly mauled on it's release? Or perhaps people just don't like these films anymore. I personally think this is wayyyy better than Part 1, and it contains some absolutely classic Spielberg suspense sequences (i.e. the trailer over the cliff). Jeff Goldblum also makes a much better leading man in this than Sam Neil's rather boring character in the first film. Spielberg is obviously having FUN with this film and pulling out all the stops (just check out the monster-movie homage ending!!). John Williams' score is also adventurous, quite jazzy in places! So, ignore at your peril - this is the kind of film I would like to see Spielberg attempting again - a seat-of-your-pants thrill-ride like the first two Indiana Jones films. Top stuff!
This film was just what i expected brilliant
great movie that doesnt disapoint as most sequels do
the special effects seem even better than before
the story fades abit in places as it slightly like king kong and godzzila as it escapes and runs amok
apart from that its fine good family film and not as scary i feel
this is a brill film with excellent special effects
not a patch on the other 2 films only got it as such a long time since son had seen it and he was curious.
ANOTHER GREAT DINO FLICK
The special effects are quite good, and when there is action it is quite thrilling, but overall the storyline is a bit disappointing. It is enjoyable but could have been better.
I think my title says it all.
There's another island full of genetically created dinosaurs in this exuberantly calculated sequel to Jurassic Park. But while the cloned package does elicit a nagging sense of déjà vu, such feelings never get in the way of the overpowering excitement and spectacular special effects, which are served up in deliciously scary dollops. With Richard Attenborough and Jeff Goldblum on hand once more to test the balance of nature off the coast of Costa Rica, director Steven Spielberg ensures his epic thrill-ride runs smoothly along well-oiled tracks. Even though the final third of the movie, where the T-Rex rampages through San Diego, seems slightly tacked on, events move at such a breakneck pace there's barely time to think about anything other than screaming in amazement.
The special effects are to be wondered at, as is the fact that the script is cloned from the oldest and most familiar elements of monster movies; this is a dinosaur about dinosaurs.
Despite the tighter script, this sequel suffers by provoking a sense of déjà vu: crucially, our wonder at the... read more on Time Out