REQ-Review of jurassiac Park 1 & 2
and stay far away from JP2 if you've read the book. I think they used the first page or so...
JURASSIC PARK: A pretty good popcorn flick if you haven't read the book. Reading the book first brings in some intelligence that the movie chose to skip (although they do reference it anyway). Excellent special effects and pretty good acting. Should be in any collection if you are an audiophile.
LOST WORLD: The book was so bad that they scrapped it for the movie, which turned out just a tad bit better. Really, the first "act" of the movie is not that bad. After they leave the island though it becomes some of the worst writing I have ever seen in a movie. Again, if you are into collecting special effects movies or are a completionist, pick it up cheap and enjoy!