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THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK - REVIEW

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After the huge success that Jurassic Park was, director Steven Spielberg confidently followed the film four years later with sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park , spinning off Jeff Goldblum's character in the original into his own movie. With the lead bringing his usual brand of irresistible stuttering charm and Spielberg back on directing duties, The Lost World seemed like a clear winner. While it certainly was a winner at the box-office (I mean, who wouldn't go see a Jurassic Park sequel?) it didn't exactly wow critics who delivered mixed reviews. The original film was ground-breaking in terms of special effects, bringing believable-looking dinosaurs to wide-eyed 90's audiences, but it was also a masterpiece of suspense and schlocky popcorn movie action. It walked a fine line between family-friendly fare and gory horror but it made it all work effortlessly. Making Dr. Ian Malcolm the main character in this one was a good call: his wry quips and chilled-out