The Lost World: Jurassic Park is good. Its script is weakened by flat characters, a shoehorned third act, and redundant themes. However, the writing provides an interesting new setting, a competitive human dynamic, and a unique climax. Goldblum's daughter is silly, the dialogue isn't clever, and character choices are questionable, but Jurassic Park 2 maintains satisfaction. It honors the original messages, it has engaging action, and characters are motivated. Meanwhile, Goldblum relishes his skepticism, Moore is passionate, and Postlethwaite is a perfect hunter. It's a downgrade from its landmark predecessor, but Jurassic Park 2 offers decent investment.
Technically, Jurassic Park 2 is crafted. Spielberg masterfully builds excitement and adventure. There's cinematic lighting, camerawork, and framing. The iconic dinosaur calls and rumbling sounds are powerful. The music remains elite and fitting. Strong CGI is paired with elaborate prosthetics, animatronics, and puppets. Despite a clunky finale, Jurassic Park 2 is generally well-paced. Lastly, the production design isn't as spellbinding as the original, but is still immersive and convincing. Ultimately, Jurassic Park 2 is sufficient. In retrospect, its backlash was overblown since it's clearly the best sequel in the series. Considering context, it's a success.
Writing: 5/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 9/10
Acting: 7/10
Editing: 8/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 8/10
Effects: 9/10
Overall Score: 8.1/10
Comments