fun though it can't hold a candle to the original

Rating: Null/10 (13 February 2002)

Action-packed, but shallow and contrived sequel very loosely based on the novel by Michael Crichton takes place four years after the disaster at Jurassic Park. Having lost control of his company and seeking a chance to redeem his past mistakes, billionaire Attenborough sponsors an expedition reluctantly led by mathematician Goldblum to Site B, a second prehistoric island where a greedy corporate mogul (Howard) and his team of mercenaries plan to capture the dinosaurs and take them back to the city for large profit. Things go awry in more ways than one, and the two teams must band together for survival. The special effects are sure to please, and there are plenty of edge of your seat action scenes, but the film lacks the chilling suspense of its predecessor and throws out a much too goofy climax. Postlethwaite makes the most of his role as a big game hunter with his own agenda. **½