Take the good with the bad (WARNING: Possible SPOILER!!!).

Rating: Null/10 (29 June 2000)

Bravo! Finally, a movie where characters aren't prejudged by other characters based on some visible quality (such as ethnicity) has graced the screens of the world. Once again, the master of modern cinema, Steven Spielberg, delicately draws attention to this and other smoldering social issues (and, unfortunately, away from the dinosaurs) without throwing it too abruptly into our faces. This movie paints an unusual picture of our brief, human experience as examined through the relationship between Dr. Malcolm (Goldblum) and his estranged daughter while leaving any prejudices to the creatures of the film. Such subtle mastery is worthy of praise, especially in a time where social injustices run rampant through our society. **Possible Spoiler** Please don't read on if you haven't seen the film. This film has special effects that surpass the original by light years! Beyond that, though, the movie lacks the charm of the original, and the down-right, unbelievable introduction of one of the beasts into a suburban landscape seems contrived to the point of silliness. (Try not to pay too much attention to gaping plot hole surrounding the container ship when it slams into the dock!) My rating: ** (out of four).