Le Monde perdu : Jurassic Park

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

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)

Jurassic Park: The lost world is a science fiction action adventure movie directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Late Pete Postlethwaite, Arliss Howard, Vince Vaughn and Vanessa Lee Chester.

This movie is second movie in Jurassic Park Franchise.

After watching the first movie I was quite excited and hopeful towards this movie but was quite disappointed after reading the reviews but after watching this movie I must say that instead of going after reviews you should watch the movie first and judge because for me the movie is made decently.

The plot of the movie is different from the previous one and has a decent execution. The best part of the movie is that you don't have to wait for long to see the dinosaurs as they are introduced quite early in comparison to it's first part.

Acting is great and all the characters had done a decent job. Screenplay of the movie is good but it starts getting bore and slow in between but tightens the grip as the movie approaches to it's climax.

VFX and cinematography is good and climax is also good although could've been little shorter and crispier. Background music is decent.

This movie stands nowhere in the comparison of it's first part but still the movie has enough ingredients to keep you entertained. Watch it yourself to judge the movie. It's a decent one time watch.

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.

"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.