I was not a fan of this sequel to JURASSIC PARK when I saw it in theaters in 1997, but it has grown on me in repeated viewings. What turned me off initially was the very high casualty count. In hindsight, I realized that it was only marginally higher than the 1933 version of KING KONG but likely on par with that film’s 2005 remake. In addition, Steven Spielberg should be congratulated in his post-JAWS output for showcasing Mother Nature seeking revenge on the human species for all of the death and destruction it has caused the vast majority of other denizens that share the same planet…