The filmmakers seem to be attempting to deal with the fallout from the events of the previous film, but this installment feels quite dull, and very little actually occurs within its runtime.

I want to be clear that my favorable assessment comes down to how enjoyable it is, not because of any attention paid to scientific correctness. This film borrows some of what worked well in the original: Ian Malcolm returns—he’s definitely one of the best parts of the first movie—and a child is introduced, which naturally raises the stakes; there's at least one villain you find yourself hoping will become dinosaur…

The Lost World didn’t earn the initially negative reaction it received. It's true that it doesn’t reach the heights of the 1993 film, Jurassic Park; the characters aren't as engaging and the plot is pretty silly overall. Still, it provides a good time with dinosaur scenes that are just as enjoyable. Goldblum is great. Rating: B-

The idea that there’s only one place on Earth where geese chase after you really struck a chord! The Lost World: Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg and written for the screen by David Koepp from Michael Crichton’s novel, features Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Vince Vaughn, Richard Schiff, Peter Stormare, Vanessa Lee Chester, Arliss Howard, and Harvey Jason. John Williams composed the …

Prepare yourself for disappointment if you were drawn in by the captivating Doctor Ian Malcolm from the initial movie, because this time he’s put front and center only to have all of his appealing qualities erased. Remember how the first film made it seem like dinosaurs existed thanks to its clever combination of real-world effects and innovative computer animation? Don't expect that here; it's vanished entirely! The…