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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) -- A research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B island to study the dinosaurs there while another team approaches with another agenda.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) -- A tyrannosaurus looks inside the tent where Dr. Harding and Kelly are sleeping.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) -- Dr. Malcolm's daughter uses her gymnastic skills to rescue him from a dinosaur.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) -- Dr. Harding and Kelly try to dig their way out of a shed.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) -- A kid is woken up by a dinosaur drinking water in his backyard.

Overview

User Rating:
5.9/10   67,559 votes
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Director:
Steven Spielberg
Writers (WGA):
Michael Crichton (novel)
David Koepp (screenplay)
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Release Date:
23 May 1997 (USA) more
Tagline:
Something has survived more
Plot:
A research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B island to study the dinosaurs there while another team approaches with another agenda. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 15 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(87 articles)
Teen Wolf Remake/Jurassic Park Stall/Michael Bay taking a break from action
 (From SoundOnSight. 20 June 2009, 4:53 PM, PDT)

Our Favorite Summers: 1997
 (From Cinematical. 2 June 2009, 7:20 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
I like it more

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Jurassic Park 2 (USA) (working title)
Jurassic Park: The Lost World (USA) (working title)
The Lost World (USA) (working title)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park 2 (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi terror and violence.
Runtime:
129 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby SR
Filming Locations:
Burbank, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Art Malik turned down the role of Harvey Jason. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The geography in Costa Rica is such that looming mountain ranges create radically different isolated ecosystems. Some of these isolated systems are pine forests, therefore the vegetation portrayed in the film is realistic. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mrs. Deirdre Bowman: I love you. Thank you so much. Fabulous!
[a glass of white wine is poured]
Mrs. Deirdre Bowman: Thank you, Geoffrey.
Geoffrey: You're welcome.
Mrs. Deirdre Bowman: We'll also take a bottle of red, as well. Thank you.
Geoffrey: Certainly.
Mrs. Deirdre Bowman: Right. Now... Oh!
Mr. Paul Bowman: [handed a glass of wine] Thank you, Bernard.
Bernard: You're welcome.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
References Willow (1988) more
Soundtrack:
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, op. 13 'Pathetique' more

FAQ

Why did they create a Site B instead of just going back to the first Island?
Where are Malcolm's other two children that he mentioned in the first film?
How could the T-Rex reach the people in the small room aboard the ship while still being below deck?
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64 out of 102 people found the following comment useful:-
I like it, 19 August 2001
9/10
Author: jann-6

I saw this in a theater in 1997 and I thought I liked it. I just saw it again on DVD last night, and I now I know I do. What I can't figure out is why so many people think it's so horrible. After seeing JP III a few weeks ago, I still think The Lost World is better. Of course the original is the best, but The Lost World is packed with suspense, witty dialogue (especially Goldblum's), and of course, the usual great looking dinosaurs. There are a few things I don't like, the gymnastics routine towards the end being at the top of the list. But other than that and a few silly lines, this movie is almost as thrilling as the first. Personally, I don't care if the plot of this one is weak. I've never even really given that any thought. The first 100 minutes or so are loaded with excitement, then the finale with the T-Rex in the city is, if you ask me, played mostly for laughs. Yes it's like Godzilla, and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, but that's the point. It's like those movies but with 21st century (almost) special effects. And it's just plain fun to see this dinosaur stomping through the suburbs, drinking from a swimming pool and, wreaking havoc at gas station minimart. I think if you don't take the San Diego scenes too seriously, and look at it as Spielberg's way of paying homage to *and* poking fun at the Godzilla-type movies, you can appreciate this portion of the movie. Then to wrap it all up with Bernard Shaw from CNN, and an obvious open door to a sequel - what more could you ask for? Well, maybe a better plot as some people seem to be saying, but I think this is a great popcorn movie and it works for me.

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