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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 28 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Many people will find much to divert them in The Lost World, and not worry whether or not it falls short of Jurassic Park.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb 2001
rotten:
Special effects demand dino closeups, but the technical miracles seem sadly mundane.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
12 Apr 2002
rotten:
The Lost World has the vibe of 'obligatory sequel,' just what director Steven Spielberg probably wanted to avoid.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Jun 2002
rotten:
In short, what you'd expect, and no more.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
rotten:
The dinosaur creations are even better than those in the first film --- credible, breathtaking and frightening. As for the rest, every department pales by comparison.