I want to ride the sequel-hating-bandwagon, but then these movies have made it hard to get on board:
Aliens
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Back to the Future Part II
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Evil Dead II
Friday the 13th Part 2
Goldfinger
Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Harry Potter: The Chamber of Secrets
Incredibles 2
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Finding Dory
Godfather Part II
Logan
LotR: Return of the King
Mad Max: The Road Warrior
Rocky II
ST: The Wrath of Khan
SW: The Empire Strikes Back
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Top Gun: Maverick
Toy Story 2
When Nature Calls
That said (written?), it's not a long list in respect to how many sequels have been made overall. However, there are far more duds right out of the gate, so movies are movies?? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ??
Maybe we should value good sequels more than the original movies, considering how difficult it is to make a film that satisfies the fan-service expectations of its predecessor while still saying something new and proving worthy of its own existence. Great list, Chaz.
I read "Gump And Co." back in high school. My expectations were low, but it really was one of the dumbest books I've ever read. If it was a Percival Everett-written parody, I'd believe it.
I want to ride the sequel-hating-bandwagon, but then these movies have made it hard to get on board:
Aliens
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Back to the Future Part II
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Evil Dead II
Friday the 13th Part 2
Goldfinger
Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Harry Potter: The Chamber of Secrets
Incredibles 2
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Finding Dory
Godfather Part II
Logan
LotR: Return of the King
Mad Max: The Road Warrior
Rocky II
ST: The Wrath of Khan
SW: The Empire Strikes Back
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Top Gun: Maverick
Toy Story 2
When Nature Calls
That said (written?), it's not a long list in respect to how many sequels have been made overall. However, there are far more duds right out of the gate, so movies are movies?? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ??
Maybe we should value good sequels more than the original movies, considering how difficult it is to make a film that satisfies the fan-service expectations of its predecessor while still saying something new and proving worthy of its own existence. Great list, Chaz.
Agreed! Constraint(s) can sometimes, actually, will often make something better. Especially in respect to fan service.
and the very best to do it, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
I love Forrest Gump, but I’d be afraid if there was a sequel.
There is a limit to his charms.
Thanks for including my article!
Of course, Jeff - it’s a good one!
I read "Gump And Co." back in high school. My expectations were low, but it really was one of the dumbest books I've ever read. If it was a Percival Everett-written parody, I'd believe it.
I cannot BELIEVE you read this, haha. The book must be even more grueling than the proposed movie.
My wife clues me in to Notes On A Scandal and now we watch it once a year. Incredible film.
Right?? It's such a good rewatch. Dame Dench is divine.
I don't think my home state of Alabama could've survived a second Forrest Gump. 😂
Oh, Alabama would've thrived. After the Gump sequel, and a Gump spin-off series, a Gumpverse theme park would've been erected for sure.
We could've had Disney World for rednecks!
"I Am Cuba" - what a cinematic achievement. We plan to watch it with our filmmaking Team soon! Enjoyed voting on sequels : )
Yes, I AM CUBA is truly special, and plays almost like an extended magic trick / spell.