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7.5 out of 10

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  1. Positive: 41 out of 50
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  1. NickV.
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    It has great action scenes from beginning to the end.I like the scene in which ludlow goes to retrieve his infant out of the cargo hold and then says wait to run past the adult rex.
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  2. LaurenS
    Jan 20, 2009
    8
    I am a fan of Steven Spielberg movies, even movies he produces, but The lost world, Spielberg what exactly happened? It was good, but please, if its not better than the originial, PLEASE DON'T RELEASE it. Although it was generally good, with some minor flaws here and there. But good overall.
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  3. Sam
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    Truth be told, no matter how large my love is for the fantastic first one, no matter how bad-ass the dinasaurs are, no matter ho gorgeous the effects are, no matter how great the acting is, the sequel improves on it, in every single way.
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  4. MulroneycakesaurusRex
    Jan 26, 2006
    7
    "It's dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb. But it has DINOSAURS, and that's the bottom line." Amen to that. It's a lot better than most sequels for being directed by Steven - but that still boggles my mind: why on earth is Steven directing a studio sequel to Jurassic Park? He's Steven Freaking Spielberg, he has better things to do! Give it to Frank Marshall or something.
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  5. BobY.
    Aug 27, 2007
    6
    the thing that kills this movie is the character's hilarious stupidity.... Watch the film, and count how many times a character does something unfathomably stupid.... then a 12 year old girl does some gymnastic flip kick to knock out a 500 pound Raptor. Yuuuuup.
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  6. JaredC.
    Aug 4, 2007
    7
    Not as much as the first, but Seven Spielberg still does knows the magic of Jurassic Park. And its actually a lot funner than the first.
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  7. Beercan
    Jan 12, 2005
    7
    It's dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb. But it has DINOSAURS, and that's the bottom line.
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  8. [Anonymous]
    Jun 13, 2005
    8
    Drags a little here and there, and a bit predictable. Nice action, though. The San Diego scene is nice, dumb, and entertaining.
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  9. JoyceC.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    I don't believe in evolution, adaption is my understanding of that, and the adaption of the dinosaurs within the islands is fascinating. A mistake-full experiment turns into a deadly situation, which would appear to happen the same way for real. It isn't impossible, nothing is impossible.
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  10. GregA.
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    This is my favorite movie about dinosaurs along with the first Jurassic Park. I saw this when I was a kid, and I loved it. Sure it lacks the awe of the first movie, but like the novel, this movie is more action themed. The action scenes themselves are very well done. My favorites are the trailer scene, and the raptor attack. Even the rampage scene in San Diego is fun to watch. The musical score for this film really fits with the whole feel of the movie. Aside from the big differences from the novel, I see no reason to complain about this film. If it's watched on its own, this movie is a very enjoyable action flick, and one of the most exciting dinosaur movies (Overall, I still think the first Jurassic Park is the greatest dinosaur movie of all time). As for the dinosaurs, this is the best in the series. It has T-rexes, Raptors, and even plant eating dinosaurs attacking the people. The other two movies don't have the herbivores attack the people (The third movie only has one scene with herbivores!). Not to mention that the special effects in this movie are the best in the series. If you like action and LOVE DINOSAURS, you will enjoy this movie.… Expand
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  11. Tonydannie
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    Just Like Temple Of Doom Surpasses Raiders (Yes, I said It) Lost World Jurassic Park Surpasses The Original IN every way. Much Darker, Lots of action. And Darker Score. Fun, Fun, Fun!!
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  12. GustavoH.R.
    Jan 15, 2006
    7
    Plot holes and uninspired performances aside, this is a very enjoyable adventure flick. Darker than the original, but not necessarily better or more spellbinding.
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  13. ManicMorris
    Aug 21, 2010
    9
    Not as good as the first one but does offer more dinosaurs, more action and some truly great moments. Still a brilliant film, but a few parts lessen the experience...
  14. gm101
    Oct 7, 2010
    10
    This and the original are some of my favorite movies ever! It truly is much better than some sequels. In fact, for Spielberg, I liked this more than the Indiana Jones sequels.
  15. MovieLonely94
    Oct 20, 2010
    7
    it wasn't as good as the original which kicked major a**, but to be fair, its a perfect sequel and I don't think its the worst movie ever made. Rating: 7/10
  16. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 26, 2011
    7
    While it's no where near as good as the first it is still a good movie, the story is interesting but it would have been nice if they added more dinosaurs, if you like dinosaurs and the first movie you'll like this.
  17. Halfwelshman
    Oct 3, 2011
    5
    The highest praise I can give The Lost World: Jurassic Park is that it's by no means the worst sequel I've ever seen (that honour goes to Aliens vs. Predator Requiem). It's got some nice effects and set pieces, and for the most part it's a story you actually care about. The film suffers from the same problem that the first did - an extreme lack of characterisation, but all actors are competent. The only standout performance comes from Pete Postlethwaite, who plays an unexpectedly rounded and well developed secondary antagonist. The stand out scene in The Lost World is a tense chase scene where the characters attempt to avoid stealthy raptors hiding in tall grass. All that is good in the Lost World however (and it must be said, it is an entertaining ride) is nearly ruined by the last half hour of the film. It is at this point that Spielberg thought it would be a good idea to subject his audience to a truly chronic scene in San Diego full of plot holes and unintentionally hilarious moments. The Lost World starts promisingly enough, but I'd strongly advise you to turn off the film before the final act, before your patience for extreme silliness wears out.… Expand
  18. hoops2448
    Sep 20, 2011
    5
    Much like the original The Lost World has to work with a incomplete script and therefore suffers some terrible characters because of it but with this instalment the tension is ratcheted up, as well as the fun factor making set pieces including a camper van and a cliff side being incredibly tense. The addition of Julianne Moore could have added something to the film if it wasn't bogged down by the script and the film is 30 minutes too long with the scenes in San Diego being downright ludicrous. Overall the film improves upon the first in making it much more tense and in some instances terrifying but with that ending and the script to boot, it doesn't cut it as a serious monster film.… Expand
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Metascore
59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    60
    Where the original film was a cut-and-dried Pop-Art-flavored allegory pitting scientific hubris against the unpredictable, ungovernable forces of nature, the sequel is an all-stops-pulled, edge-of-your-seat adventure film whose messages are not so neatly packaged.
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  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    70
    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.
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  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    70
    For the first half-hour, the movie is pretty crummy. Even Spielberg appears bored with the script's lame setup, its quick evocation of the first movie and its wan establishment of human villains and heroes. Like any 50-year-old adolescent, he can't wait for the dinosaurs. And when he gets to them, the movie ceases to bear any relationship to conceits of narrative and becomes a sheer adrenalin spike to the brain stem.
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