A Needless Sequel

Rating: 6/10 (5 June 2004)

THE LOST WORLD has the same strengths and weaknesses as the original movie . The strengths are the same breath taking special effects and the dark , moody atmosphere seen in the original . It also features the character of John Hammond who is supposed to Scottish but has an indescriable accent that is nothing like the one myself and five million Scots possess . Unfortunately since it`s a sequel it brings weaknesses of its own to the story . Did you see the trailers where the dinosuar is brought back to America ? Did this give the impression that this was going to be KING KONG with reptiles ? That`s I thought but it`s difficult to believe that this sub plot happens almost three quarters of the way into the movie . In fact it just seems to have featured almost as an after thought when in fact it should have been the central plot to movie , until we get to that part we have an adventure that basically covers the same ground as JURASSIC PARK , we even get to see an English big game hunter . Come on Michael Crichton you`ll give deja vu a bad name if you`re not careful .

Strangely enough my favourite scene is where one of the characters discusses Greenpeace :
" What drew you to Greenpeace ? "
" Women "
Hey someone has been doing their homework