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SummaryIt has been four years since the disaster at Jurassic Park and two groups are in a race against time that will determine the fate of the remote island's prehistoric inhabitants. [Universal]

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

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59
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7.1
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Metascore
59
39% Positive
7 Reviews
61% Mixed
11 Reviews
0% Negative
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80
Empire
There was no way, no matter how much Spielberg flounce was imbued in this sprightly sequel, that it was going to be as good as the original. It isn't. By a long shot. But even two thirds of the way toward Jurassic Park is about a third better than your average buster of blocks.
70
Dallas Observer
The Lost World is a smoother, scarier ride than its predecessor, with twice as many dinosaurs twice as well designed eating twice as many people...But he's not particularly playful with his terrors here, and that's a disappointment coming from a filmmaker who can mix scares and laughs the way no one else ever has.
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7.1
65% Positive
435 Ratings
30% Mixed
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Oct 6, 2019
10
A_Yuki
Favorite movie of all time. Was very young when I saw it for the first time and had nightmares and it is still my favorite movie of all time. Why? It is just that good,
May 24, 2023
10
strangermoon
lst wrld was great action movie. maybe best squel like empire stirkes back. it feels two movie with city trex part. island feels more dinasour natural island compared to first movie you feel trvaling on island not just park. tension not get low no need to rest this kills thinking sience part of first movie but quality of dinos was here same and more.
70
Washington Post
The story (adapted by Spielberg and David Koepp from Michael Chrichton's "Lost World") isn't much better than "Jurassic Park." And the predictability factor is high.
60
Newsweek
For all the enhanced ingenuity of the special effects in The Lost World, the element of surprise and originality (the idea of cloning dinosaurs from fossilized DNA) is no longer present. And screenwriter David Koepp (the movie is very loosely based on Michael Crichton's sequel to his novel "Jurassic Park") has come up with a pretty conventional story line.
60
Slate
It would be imprecise to say that the thrill is gone, because The Lost World recovers from its turgid opening and comes to life, or does so in spasms.
50
San Francisco Chronicle
The biggest sequel of the summer has more dinosaurs, better special effects and more action than the original... But the inspiration is gone, and with it most of the fun.
40
Chicago Reader
Among the movie's many flaws are lackluster cinematography and leaden sound design. The Lost World also includes irritating little missteps in the plot.
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Jun 18, 2022
10
stoneofdarkness
I remember when I was waiting this sequel and go to the theater to watch it. The sequel was great, too.
Aug 17, 2025
6
Akoltuniuk
A very enjoyable entry into the franchise. I hadn’t seen this movie in about 10 years. Love Jeff Goldblum!
Aug 11, 2025
6
chriss17eu
lack of the original realism. 'the lost world: jurassic park' begins with an opening scene that effectively establishes the central threat. this direct start is well executed, as it doesn’t delay in showing the audience the inherent danger, setting a brisk pace from the outset. narratively, the story largely repeats the saga’s core premise, with some changes that fail to bring enough freshness or convincing justification. the idea of building a dinosaur park after the traumatic events of the first film feels less credible and more forced in this installment. characterization and chemistry among the cast do not reach the depth and charisma that defined the original film. although jeff goldblum naturally reprises his role with charm, the rest of the cast lacks the strength needed to fully engage the audience. julianne moore brings a refreshing presence but cannot entirely compensate for this shortfall. technically, the film shows a decline compared to its predecessor. while the dinosaurs are well designed, they appear less realistic and their movements feel more artificial, which diminishes visual immersion. the overall atmosphere also lacks the visual impact that made the first movie memorable. humor is one of the most positive aspects of this sequel. it is present in the dialogues and character interactions, even including some ironic touches related to the dinosaurs. while this lightness adds dynamism, at times it becomes excessive and can overwhelm the narrative. finally, the movie relies too heavily on unlikely coincidences, which undermines its credibility. however, the brief appearance of a dinosaur in an urban setting adds an interesting element, and the ending leaves the door open for a continuation, balancing familiar elements with some novelties. in conclusion, 'the lost world: jurassic park' is a sequel that, although lacking the impact and freshness of its predecessor, offers moments of entertainment thanks to its humor and certain attractive ideas. however, its narrative inconsistency and technical decline make it a more uneven proposition, recommended mainly for those who enjoy the jurassic universe without expecting the excellence that defined the original film.
Apr 6, 2026
3
MzK
İlk film tuttu diye devamı yapılan yapımlardan. Vakit kaybı bence. Başka yapımlara yönelmenizi tavsiye ederim...
Jul 27, 2019
3
kuehnau
During this week at work, I decided to listen to the Jurassic Park audio book. I very much enjoyed the experience, but was also annoyed at how different the book was from the movie. Because of that, I decided to revisit this legenadry franchise that was a very prominent part of my childhood. After watching and reviewing the first film, I decided to continue my adventure with The Lost World. This one has some interesting history, as Michael Crichton never intended to write another book, but after discovering they were going to make a second film, rushed to begin work on the next book. Anyways, this movie was a massive let down. I recall enjoying this film as a child when it first came out, but after watching this film again decades later, it's pretty easy to see why this film wasn't very good. Most of the characters are dull and uninspired, I didn't feel like I cared about them or what happened to them. Further, while Jurassic Park should be about dinosaurs first and foremost, this film tends to focus on the poachers and ecological issues more so than the dinosaurs themselves. Talking about dinosaurs, it just doesn't feel like there's enough variety, we see a small handful of them, but the major focus is on the t-rex and it's family. The story really focuses just on the t-rex's baby itself. There are scenes that simply last far too long for their own good. The one that stands out the most is the cliff scene where our protagonists are facing a life and death situation, this drags on FOREVER and I found myself finally saying, "We get it! Move on!" and fastforwarding through the scene. There's plenty of spots like this in the film and it makes it really boring.
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  • Universal Pictures
  • Amblin Entertainment
  • Digital Image Associates
May 23, 1997
2 h 9 m
PG-13
Based on the novel by Michael Crichton.
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 8 Nominations
Razzie Awards
• 3 Nominations
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