Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
The last half hour resembling a japanese monster movie isnt the only sin this film commits but it is the biggest. In other sections of this movie the thrill is still there, it has one of the most exilerating sequences In the T-rex cliff scene so well portrayed you can feel every move the characters are about to make with christal clarity. Their are also some heavy hitting charachters in Pete Pothinswaites Roland Tembo and Vince Vaughns less intresting but still plot driving eco warrior. It retains the moral grappling of the first film unlike the threequil making this feel a more substantial outing. Overall a worthy atempt to follow the blockbuster of all blockbusters, not an easy task. Just a shame they jumped the shark a little at the end.
You can tell by their acting that even the dinosaurs didn't want to be in this one.
Not nearly as strong as Jurassic Park in terms of writing, but a great mix of mechanical and digital effects.
It felt empty i don't know why but it plot was something
The best Jurassic Park sequel, because it's directed by Steven Spielberg.
Dinosaurs make my brain go Brrrr
In all seriousness though, this is not as good as the original. But it is still a fantastic watch. I just wish they had kept the Carnotaurus from the books.
There's obviously no comparing to the original but, for what it is, it's really fun.
Jeff Goldbloom is putting this movie on his back and it’s not even funny
While this movie is no where near the first one I think it still offers a good time with some dinosaurs, but at the same time it just lacks that spark of the first one
It’s solid entry into the franchise, now onward
Was great til they hit the city, thought it was Jurassic park not rex in the city
It’s… alright. Some great sequences but mostly just kinda meh
In my opinion, this movie is the closest thing we have gotten to a rated R Jurassic movie, I personally love it
Good movie , still 1st one is best, the only new idea is Dino attacking city
The best Jurassic Park Sequel with a totally unnecessarily but kind of fun third act.
A Sequel That Struggles to Roar
"The Lost World: Jurassic Park" tries to build on the success of its predecessor, but it doesn’t quite reach the same level of excitement or magic. While the dinosaur action is still fun and delivers a few thrilling sequences, the story feels uneven and lacks the tightness that made the first film so engaging.
The movie leans heavily on spectacle, which can be entertaining, but often at the expense of coherence and character depth. Some choices in pacing and plot make it feel a bit stretched, and it doesn’t always keep the momentum going. Still, the effects hold up, the dinosaurs look great, and there are moments that remind you why this franchise captured imaginations in the first place.
Overall, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" is watchable and enjoyable in parts, but as a sequel, it struggles to balance scale with substance. A decent entry, but far from exceptional.
An amazing and thrilling movie, one of the rare cases when the second movie is as good as the first one
Idk why a lot of people seem to dislike the movie! I love it almost as much as the first one
Solid sequel, but nowhere near as perfect as the original!
“it's fine if you wanna put your name on something, but stop putting it on other people's headstones.”
the pacing is a mess, the narrative feels far too much like that of a conventional blockbuster, characterization is sacrificed for spectacle, and character decisions feel very stupid and like they take place just to justify big set pieces. that being said, i still love this movie.
even when he’s not at the top of his game spielberg is still pretty magnificent. the shots and blocking are as beautiful as ever (absolutely stunning silhouette and shadow work for both the dinosaurs and humans) and the tension of the set pieces is so captivating. from the cliff scene to the camp ambush, it’s all so harrowing even though we know the protagonists are going to survive; plot armor exists but it never feels like it’s cheating.
the score still moves me and both the practical effects and cgi are a step up from jurassic park. this film never achieve the same level of thematic or character depth as the original, but the dinosaurs look great and the kills are creative and it’s still such a fun ride. the whole san diego section is a beautiful contrast between unbridled prehistoric nature and mankind’s modernization and bastardization of the natural world. the unassuming clash between them really shows how incompatible the two are and how mankind’s attempts at playing god have subjected these animals to live in a completely alien environment, suffering a hell and confusion they were never meant to experience. it’s definitely unrefined, feels like a first draft of a third act, and kind of like they jumped the shark, but i personally glean so much entertainment and value from it.
it’s by no means perfect but i still admire and love it.
Not quite the classic the first one was, but The Lost World is still a fun ride. The dinosaurs look great, and the action ramps up nicely—especially that tense trailer scene over the cliff. Jeff Goldblum brings his usual charm, though the story feels a bit messier this time around. The third act in San Diego is kind of wild (in both good and weird ways). Overall, not perfect, but entertaining enough for a Jurassic fix.
Reviews
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Chris Chatterje-Doody reviewed
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
August 13, 2026The last half hour resembling a japanese monster movie isnt the only sin this film commits but it is the biggest. In other sections of this movie the thrill is still there, it has one of the most exilerating sequences In the T-rex cliff scene so well portrayed you can feel every move the characters are about to make with christal clarity. Their are also some heavy hitting charachters in Pete Pothinswaites Roland Tembo and Vince Vaughns less intresting but still plot driving eco warrior. It retains the moral grappling of the first film unlike the threequil making this feel a more substantial outing. Overall a worthy atempt to follow the blockbuster of all blockbusters, not an easy task. Just a shame they jumped the shark a little at the end.
thomasrogers753 reviewed
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
June 3, 2026Jeff Goldbloom is putting this movie on his back and it’s not even funny
While this movie is no where near the first one I think it still offers a good time with some dinosaurs, but at the same time it just lacks that spark of the first one
It’s solid entry into the franchise, now onward
Spaceman Joe reviewed
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
May 29, 2025It’s… alright. Some great sequences but mostly just kinda meh
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Hakihiko reviewed
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
September 24, 2025A Sequel That Struggles to Roar
"The Lost World: Jurassic Park" tries to build on the success of its predecessor, but it doesn’t quite reach the same level of excitement or magic. While the dinosaur action is still fun and delivers a few thrilling sequences, the story feels uneven and lacks the tightness that made the first film so engaging.
The movie leans heavily on spectacle, which can be entertaining, but often at the expense of coherence and character depth. Some choices in pacing and plot make it feel a bit stretched, and it doesn’t always keep the momentum going. Still, the effects hold up, the dinosaurs look great, and there are moments that remind you why this franchise captured imaginations in the first place.
Overall, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" is watchable and enjoyable in parts, but as a sequel, it struggles to balance scale with substance. A decent entry, but far from exceptional.
James Saenz reviewed
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
June 26, 2025“it's fine if you wanna put your name on something, but stop putting it on other people's headstones.”
the pacing is a mess, the narrative feels far too much like that of a conventional blockbuster, characterization is sacrificed for spectacle, and character decisions feel very stupid and like they take place just to justify big set pieces. that being said, i still love this movie.
even when he’s not at the top of his game spielberg is still pretty magnificent. the shots and blocking are as beautiful as ever (absolutely stunning silhouette and shadow work for both the dinosaurs and humans) and the tension of the set pieces is so captivating. from the cliff scene to the camp ambush, it’s all so harrowing even though we know the protagonists are going to survive; plot armor exists but it never feels like it’s cheating.
the score still moves me and both the practical effects and cgi are a step up from jurassic park. this film never achieve the same level of thematic or character depth as the original, but the dinosaurs look great and the kills are creative and it’s still such a fun ride. the whole san diego section is a beautiful contrast between unbridled prehistoric nature and mankind’s modernization and bastardization of the natural world. the unassuming clash between them really shows how incompatible the two are and how mankind’s attempts at playing god have subjected these animals to live in a completely alien environment, suffering a hell and confusion they were never meant to experience. it’s definitely unrefined, feels like a first draft of a third act, and kind of like they jumped the shark, but i personally glean so much entertainment and value from it.
it’s by no means perfect but i still admire and love it.
Zokkiie reviewed
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
July 22, 2025Not quite the classic the first one was, but The Lost World is still a fun ride. The dinosaurs look great, and the action ramps up nicely—especially that tense trailer scene over the cliff. Jeff Goldblum brings his usual charm, though the story feels a bit messier this time around. The third act in San Diego is kind of wild (in both good and weird ways). Overall, not perfect, but entertaining enough for a Jurassic fix.
