Night at the Movies: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Night At The Movies

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) (Universal)

Synopsis:

Something has survived! When dinosaurs from an earlier experiment are found on an island close to Isla Nublar, the original Jurrasic Park, the Ingen corporation decides to once again exploit the opportunity to make money off of the animals. To prevent the company from destroying the new find, John Hammond calls Ian Malcolm to lead a team to go to the island and research the living habits of the dinosaurs. Things go arwry when Hammond's nephew, now head of the company, sends a team to capture several dinosaurs and bring them to mainland America.

Availability:
Two VHS versions: Widescreen and Regular

Cast/Crew:
Steven Speilberg                Producer/Director
        Jurassic Park
        ET the Extra Terrestrial
        Always
        The Color Purple
        Schindler's List
        Amistad
        Saving Private Ryan
        Close Encounters of the Third Kind
        Jaws

Jeff Goldblum                    Ian Malcom
        Jurassic Park
        Independence Day
        Invasion of the Body Snatchers (remake)
        The Fly
        Holy Man

Julianne Moore Sarah Harding
The Fugitive

Pete Postlethwaite
James and the Giant Peach
Dragonheart

Miscellaneous:
Like Jurassic Park, The Lost World was based on the novel of the same name. And like J.P., the film is loosely based on the book.
A third Jurassic Park film is in the works. Speilberg will produce, but there is no word on if he will direct. Also, no word if Goldblum will reprise his role again. Michael Crichton is writing the novel now.

MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for humans killed by dinosaurs, some language.

My Rating:
Even though most people I've spoken to did not like it, I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I was there opening night and just had a blast. I heard people complaining that it was not enough like the book, but I had no preconcieved notions concerning the film's action. Younger viewers should stay away, though. The human deaths are much more violent and graphic than in the first film. Still, it's fun to see a second trip into dino country. Here's hoping for a third film that can still be enjoyable!
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