Critics Consensus
The Lost World demonstrates how far CG effects have come in the four years since Jurassic Park; unfortunately, it also proves how difficult it can be to put together a truly compelling sequel.
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Adam Nayman
The Ringer
While it pales in comparison to the original, there’s plenty to appreciate when viewed through a different lens.
May 27, 2022
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Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
I was disappointed as much as I was thrilled because "The Lost World" lacks a staple of Steven Spielberg's adventure films: exciting characters.
Rated: 2/4
Apr 8, 2020
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Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
A remarkably underrated film that's actually improved with age. The FX are still dazzling, the filmmaking is top notch, and please put Jeff Goldblum in everything!
Rated: A-
May 26, 2015
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Jim Ross
TAKE ONE Magazine
...lost sight of some of the deeper things that allowed [the first film] to give a bit of weight to the more showy aspects. There's nowhere near as much attention to establishing the themes.
Oct 24, 2024
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Joseph Tomastik
Loud and Clear Reviews
Is it as good or groundbreaking as Jurassic Park? Definitely not ... But this is still an expertly-crafted, exciting film that’s packed with amazing sequences that take this series to a different, less glamorous, and more frantic place.
Rated: 4/5
Oct 6, 2024
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Brian Rowe
InSession Film
A film that has its moments, which includes some terrific action and visual effects, but overall remains one of Steven Spielberg's most disappointing and disposable entertainments in a mostly impressive career.
May 3, 2023
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Audience Member
Don’t think it’s the best, worst golf the franchise actually, I don’t really like the plot here. And I don’t like the main character(nothing against Jeff Goldblum) I just don’t find the character likable, but that’s just me🦖
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
03/17/25
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Professional D
The san diego part was the most boring.
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
03/06/25
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Ross W
First off, I'm not saying this movie is perfect, no movie is. I am saying is this movie is a great time to watch. And yes, I do like it a little better than the first Jurassic Park. It's darker, a little more intense, and more action driven. If Spielberg sees this, I want to let him know that he should be proud of this movie because it's just plain fun.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/25/25
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Aiden K
Meh, I can work with this 5.2/10
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/25/25
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Audience Member
Re-watching the entire franchise and just finished this after watching the 1st one. I love this, so many entertaining part for me. The hunt, when the 2 t rex came back, the long grass scene, the 3 raptors scene, the buck in the city and oh, the stegosauruses scene. I love this movie more than the first one by a bit. 10/10 S tier for me. I don't get the hate.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/16/25
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Audience Member
I don't see why so many people disliked this move. For the longest time it was my all-time favorite movie
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/14/25
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Synopsis
Four years after "Jurassic Park", mathematician Ian Malcolm ventures onto a second island to save his girlfriend from becoming dinosaur bait.
Director
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Steven Spielberg
Producer
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Gerald R. Molen,
Colin Wilson
Screenwriter
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Michael Crichton,
David Koepp
Distributor
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Universal Pictures
Production Co
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Universal Pictures,
Amblin Entertainment
Rating
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PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Terror)
Genre
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Adventure,
Action,
Sci-Fi,
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
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English
Release Date (Theaters)
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May 23, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
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Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
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$229.1M
Runtime
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2h 14m
Sound Mix
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Dolby Stereo,
DTS,
DTS-ES,
Surround,
Stereo,
Dolby Digital,
Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
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Flat (1.66:1)
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