Vergessene Welt: Jurassic Park

The Lost World: Jurassic Park is an above average sequel. I just saw it for the third time and I will still continue to fight for it. The script (although containing flaws) is a billion times better than its sequel, Jurassic Park 3. When I look back at the three times I've seen it (Theater, VHS, DVD) I saw very few flaws in an overall exciting movie. The biggest flaw is that the "wonder and amazement" were at a low level. This is mainly because we were exposed to it in the first film and it is hard to keep things fresh. Other than that, this film is one of the better sequels ever. Great action and adventure, (3 of 4 stars)

Okay, the best Jurassic Park is obviously Jurassic Park. It was the most faithful to the fantastic Michael Critchton books, plus it was well done. As a sequel, The Lost World does just fine. Of course, I'm used to seeing horrible sequels all the time. Jeff Goldblum does a good job reprising his role as Ian Malcolm, and the newcomers of Julianne Moore and Vince Vaughn do well too. The story is a little unbelievable, though. After recently being replaced by his nephew as CEO of InGen, John Hammond(Richard Attenburough) reveals to Ian Malcolm(Goldblum) a site B: A place where dinosaurs run free. He sends him and his girlfriend, Sarah Harding(Moore), technology expert Eddie Carr(Richard Schiff) and photographer Nick Van Owen(Vaughn) to document the dinosaurs, while the official InGen team, led by Roland Tembo(Pete Postlethwaite), tries to capture the T. Rex and transport it to San Diego. As always, there is many bone-crunching deaths, the Special FX are excellent, but the story and plot fall a a bit short. Overall: 7/10

I grew up watching the first two Jurassic Park movies and I was crazy about dinosaurs as a kid and I used to have lots and lots of dinosaur toys. The first Jurassic Park movie is a classic and is up there as one of Steven Spielberg's best who also one of my favourite directors.

But what I can't understand is why a lot of people didn't like The Lost World - Jurassic Park. I mean sure it may not be as good as the first one and it has flaws and plot holes and some cheesy dialogue. But I mean even the first movie had flaws, plot holes and cheesy dialogue as well. But I think The Lost World deserves more credit because it has more characters, more action and more dinosaurs. And I also thought Jeff Goldblum did just as good a job as the main protagonist as Sam Neill did.

I also can't believe that this movie was nominated for multiple Razzies including Worst Screenplay and Worst Sequel. I mean I can understand why bad movies like Con Air or Batman & Robin for nominated for Razzies but The Lost World just didn't because those movies were far worse.

"The Lost World" is one of those sequels that, while never quite reaching the impact or magic of the original, still delivers enough tension, visual spectacle, and dino-driven chaos to justify its existence. Steven Spielberg returns to the director's chair with a darker, more visceral approach, opting for a faster-paced narrative that leans into constant danger and a more direct critique of corporate greed-though, in doing so, it sacrifices some of the charm and elegance that made the first film so iconic. This is a follow-up that goes big: more dinosaurs, more characters, more destruction. It's not always refined, but it's visually bold and unapologetically wild.

David Koepp's script expands the "Jurassic Park" universe by introducing a second island, Isla Sorna-the dinosaurs' original breeding ground before they were transferred to the park. The premise-pitting a team sent to document the animals in their natural habitat against another looking to exploit them commercially-is solid on paper, but stumbles in execution. The tonal balance is shaky, bouncing between genuine suspense, half-baked environmental commentary, and awkwardly timed jokes. There's a bloated second act that slows things down, but when the movie fully embraces the chaos, especially during the big set pieces, it finds its rhythm and delivers what it promises: high-octane, prehistoric adrenaline.

As expected, the action sequences are where the film shines brightest, and Spielberg proves yet again he's a master of spectacle. The cliffside trailer attack, with the T-Rex parents tearing through metal to save their baby, is a masterclass in tension and disaster choreography. The Velociraptor ambush in the tall grass is another standout-a nearly wordless, visually stunning slice of horror that builds dread through composition and pacing. And of course, the San Diego climax, as ridiculous as it sounds on paper, works in its own way-it leans into the absurd and gives us a mini "Godzilla" moment inside the franchise. It's unexpected, messy fun that somehow just fits.

Visually, "The Lost World" keeps the high standard set by its predecessor. The mix of animatronics and CGI still works well, even if the computer effects are more noticeable this time around. There's a tactile quality to the dinosaurs that feels far more real than most modern creature features. The Stegosaurus scene early on is a great example: they're majestic and intimidating, and the sense of scale is genuinely awe-inspiring. The jungle cinematography adds an organic depth to the setting, especially when contrasted with the colder, artificial vibe of the urban park in the third act. John Williams' score may not be as instantly iconic here, but it's still effective-more tribal and percussion-heavy, it fits the wild, unpredictable tone of the sequel.

On the character front, the spotlight shifts to Ian Malcolm, now taking center stage instead of just offering cynical quips from the sidelines. Jeff Goldblum carries the film with his signature charisma and urgency, though turning him into a full-blown action hero sometimes feels like a stretch. Julianne Moore's Sarah Harding is capable but lacks spark, and her constant refusal to leave the island defies logic more than once. Other characters, like the morally ambiguous hunter Roland Tembo (Pete Postlethwaite), the functional-but-forgettable Kelly (Vanessa Chester), and the well-meaning activist Nick (Vince Vaughn), range from mildly engaging to completely disposable. The villain, Peter Ludlow (Arliss Howard), is a paper-thin caricature of corporate greed-more metaphor than actual threat.

Despite its flaws, "The Lost World" isn't a total misfire. It's a sequel that flickers with brilliance, weighed down mostly by the impossible task of following a masterpiece. But it still delivers a grand-scale adventure packed with intense moments and jaw-dropping sequences. It expands the universe decently, introduces some memorable new dinosaurs, and shows Spielberg clearly having a blast with a more destructive, pessimistic tone. It's a film that tries to turn the wonder of the first movie into a meditation on the collapse of human intentions when faced with nature-and in doing so, it gets a little lost between commentary, chaos, and popcorn fun. Still, for fans of the franchise and anyone who grew up wide-eyed at the sight of these creatures, "The Lost World" is an imperfect but enjoyable ride through a jungle full of prehistoric thrills.

The second movie in the jurassic franchise is almost as good as it can be. It offers more amazing and beautiful dinosaur action, tense and scary sequences for our cast to overcome and survive, the downside to the movie, which is only a small nitpick, is a few corny scenes that made me raise an eyebrow.

True to Steven Spielberg's talent, the movie is beautifully shot, offering spectacular imagery of our favorite dinosaurs. Spielberg also captures the scary and terrifying aspects of the dinosaurs, just like in the first movie. He brings you on the edge of your seat with tense and nerve wrenching sequences.

The cast feels a little smaller in this movie compared to the first movie, with more forgettable side characters instead of memorable supporting characters. The main cast does however have a great screen presence and easily holds up the movie. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore and Vanessa Chester all have good chemistry on screen and delivers a solid performance.