Not THAT Bad!

Rating: 10/10 (29 October 1998)

Though I agree that the original Jurassic Park was far better in terms of story coherence and suspense, I really don't believe that this movie deserves ALL of the flack that it is getting. I'm pretty sure the whole purpose of this sequel was to throw in more action and excitement, and in those areas it really delivers. It's supposed to be FUN. I remember when the original came out people bemoaned the fact that there were not enough dinosaurs or dinosaur action, and now that the sequel has provided just that people still seem unsatisfied. Oh well.
I also think I have to defend that infamous "T-Rex loose in San Diego" sequence that everyone has ripped apart. I don't think that Spielberg meant that scene to be taken too seriously--anyone who has studied his films knows that he always pays homage to other classic films, and this was his ode to King Kong/Godzilla.
Regardless of popular opinion, I still believe that this film is a lot of fun to watch and is a fine continuation of the original rather than being a customary "remake" sequel. However, I honestly believe that a Jurassic Park 3 is not necessary--let it suffice that we all know that "life will find a way."