Le Monde perdu : Jurassic Park

"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.

My Rating: *** out of ****.

I dont understand all the horrible reviews for this film. Sure not a great film, but definitely a good, entertaining movie. I enjoyed it just as much as the first Jurassic Park.

The Lost World still contains impressive, eye popping effects. These are just as flawless as the CGI as the first Jurassic Parks. There are more dinosaurs and they all look great. The film contains more action than the first and its all exciting. One scene that stands out is the scene with the Raptors in the fields. I love the way Spielberg shot it.

This is not a big acting movie, but its not that bad. Jeff Goldblum is good as Ian Malcolm, but had a little more energy in the first one. Julianne Moore is adequate but looks a bit uncomfortable at times. Vanessa Lee Chester is better than the other kids in the last film. The rest of the acting is adequate.

Many people thought this film was redundant of the first. I wouldnt call it redundant but it is a little bit too familiar in areas. The Lost World takes place in a different area but it is not much different from the first one. However, it is an entertaining movie. The action overshadows the story.

The big problem I have with The Lost World is the ending. It doesnt make sense how The T-Rex got loose. Its also a King Kong Rip-Off. Its visually stunning looking, the TREX doesnt look out of place at all. But it was showing CGI instead of doing something with the story. Nevertheless, even with its flaws The Lost World is entertaining and not worthy of its horrible reviews.

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.

The Lost World is the sequel to the 1993 classic Jurassic Park. Whilst this film is not as good as the original it does stand up well as a sequel. Jeff Goldblum returns as Ian Malcolm. Malcolm has been asked to return to another Island were Dinosaurs have been allowed to live without cages. Malcolm refuses but when he finds out his paleontolagist girlfriend is already there he goes with a team of documentariens to rescue her. However several accidents ensue and they are left stranded on the Island with a second party. The film does not have the all round strength of the first and is far more dependant on thrills and its visual effects this time round. It does however succeed as good entertainment and its better than the third installment in the franchise by quite a bit. The Dino sequences are handled well with the Raptors in the long grass being the highlight of those and quite possibly the entire film. The T-rex features strongly again ( and this time there's two of them) along with a new and nasty little green dinosaur compsagnathus. The acting is'nt Oscar worthy or anything like it but the characters do have some charm and when they are put in danger you care what happens to them which is always a good sign. It does suffer a little from a bloated and anti climatic ending that is funny for about 2 minutes but I wont spoil it for you none the less. I give the Lost World its high rating because it does exactly what it sets out to do, entertain us. So I think its fair we overlook some of its flaws as with any kind of blockbuster sequel they are always there.

Steven Spielberg returned to direct this sequel,(loosely) based on the Michael Crichton novel that sees Jeff Goldblum returning as Dr. Ian Malcolm, who is enlisted by John Hammond(Richard Attenborough again) to return to Jurassic Park(though on previously unmentioned Site B) to study the dinosaur population, and also to rescue another team, which includes a former flame of his(played by Julianne Moore). He reluctantly agrees, and after locating her, finds to their disgust that the company INGEN has allowed hunting parties to take place, where big-game hunters(led by Pete Postlethwaite) stalk and kill dinosaurs, though the tables would of course be turned...

Good sequel has equally effective F/X and terrifying story, though a few too many characters; the twist toward the end is surprising and entertaining, though some poor editing leaves a big plot hole aboard the discovered freighter...still, a worthy sequel that holds up today.