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Shadow 03-21-13 02:51 AM

Underrated Sequels
 
What are some movie sequels you think get an undeserved bad rap or don't get the credit they deserve? A few sequels I really enjoy I feel deserve better:


Ghostbusters II
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom
Predator 2
Die Hard 2
Jaws 2
Batman Returns


All very good films IMO, and all deserve better.

Guaporense 03-21-13 03:08 AM

There are only two sequels that I remember watching that I consider equal or superior to the original:

Aliens

The Empire Strikes Back

Another very strong sequel is Godfather II, but I found it slightly weaker than the original.

Shadow 03-21-13 03:17 AM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
Well actually the thread is for sequels that you consider underrated and usually don't get much praise or credit. The sequels you mentioned are universally well-liked and praised.

Guaporense 03-21-13 03:28 AM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
Our dear member Honeykid said that Aliens was a piece of crap.

And, anyway, both of these sequels get way less attention from film critics than Star Wars and Alien, which I consider to be slightly inferior films.

Guaporense 03-21-13 03:29 AM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
Though, one thing is certain: all sequels tend to be underrated, since they are sequels and so tend to be judged as only commercial excrement derived from the original.

s1n1st3r 03-21-13 03:42 AM

I will probably cop some flak for this but Death Race 2 comes to mind. I liked the first one and the second was also enjoyable.

Used Future 03-21-13 06:50 AM

Off the top of my head and excluding sequels that have gradually become recognised as classics...

The French Connection II
Ginger Snaps: Unleashed

Magnum Force
Trinity Is Still My Name
Predator II
Jaws II
Psycho II
Blade II
Any Which Way You Can
Day Of The Dead
Final Destination II
Escape From The Planet Of The Apes
Maniac Cop II
Shaft's Big Score
Return Of The Living Dead Part III
Back To The Future Part II - I think it's generally accepted part III is a classic.

I should also add Halloween III even though I don't appreciate it's brilliance; there are plenty of horror fans who do. :)

cricket 03-21-13 09:23 AM

As far as underappreciated, I agree with Die Hard 2, Jaws 2, and Any Which Way You Can. I'd add The Devil's Rejects, The Color of Money and Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanomo Bay.

Nausicaä 03-21-13 10:20 AM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
The Collection. Superior to the first film too.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...tionPoster.jpg



I also agree with sequels that have been mentioned: Blade 2, Final Destination 2 and Batman Returns - All I prefer to the original first films too.

Sleezy 03-21-13 11:29 AM

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3...ps0198eaf5.jpg

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)

"I just want you guys to know that if we start freezing up here, and I die first... eat me."

"Eat you? What a lovely image. 'Eat me!' Hey, Glen, I'm still hungry, is there any more Phil? Oooh, pass the Phil! Mmmmm, he's even good cold! Great parrrrty! All thanks to Phil!"

"Alright, so DON'T eat me."

LaVaia 03-21-13 02:32 PM

after number 2 tarnished the brand,

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Gabrielle947 03-21-13 03:24 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Of the Crystal Skull
Ocean's Twelve

TylerDurden99 03-21-13 06:22 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
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RJMacReady 03-21-13 06:55 PM

Jaws 2
Psycho 2
The Exorcist III
2010: The Year We Make Contact
Return To Oz
Day of the Dead
Friday the 13th part 2
Creepshow 2
Bride of Re-Animator
A Nightmare on Elm Street part 3
Halloween II
Gremlins 2
Terminator 3
Alien 3 (director's cut)
Return of the Living Dead 3

Brother Blue 03-21-13 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by RJMacReady (Post 888679)
The Exorcist III
This. Excellent film.

hapax_legomena 03-21-13 07:38 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
Ghost Rider 2

Thursday Next 03-21-13 07:41 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
Alien 3
The Matrix Reloaded

linespalsy 03-21-13 09:38 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
I'll agree with whoever said The New Batch. Also Matrix Reloaded.

PeterVincent 03-21-13 09:57 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
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teeter_g 03-21-13 10:15 PM

Re: Underrated Sequels
 
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