The Lost World: Jurassic Park
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
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.
Hakihiko reviewedSeptember 24, 2025
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.