LHC Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 A recent video discussed the reasons why many movie sequels failed. Bad sequels appear to be the norm but there are notable exceptions. What are some sequels that matched or surpassed the original (either commercially and/or critically)? It is not always clear cut - for example was 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' a successful sequel? I would argue 'yes' but I may be in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thethrowback Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Godfather Part II was an example of a successful sequel. I think the later Harry Potter movies (and the books) were better than the first in the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Rubbish movie Idiotic I just saw it at the movies last year for the first time since I saw it originally On the other hand The Godfather part 2 is arguably better than One Taken together may be the best movie I’ve ever seen There is also a trilogy of French moveies Manon Of The Spring although I think I’ve got the name wrong I would have to google that one though And of course there are the Star Wars movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy8 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Toy Story, without a doubt, was a successful series. I wanted it to end with Toy Story 3, and for a long time, did not watch 4, for fear of wrecking the magic. Fortunately, it didn't... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thethrowback Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, keyse1 said: There is also a trilogy of French moveies Manon Of The Spring although I think I’ve got the name wrong There are two movies in the series: Jean de Florette (1986) and Manon des Sources (1986). The movies were shot back to back as they are one story. Edited August 14, 2021 by thethrowback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted August 14, 2021 Volunteer Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, thethrowback said: Godfather Part II was an example of a successful sequel. I think the later Harry Potter movies (and the books) were better than the first in the series. If quality is the definition of success then Godfather II must be up there. It was the first sequel to win an Oscar (not sure if it’s the only one). If box office revenue is the definition of success there’s any number of very ordinary movies that are successful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, thethrowback said: There are two movies in the series: Jean de Florette (1986) and Manon des Sources (1986). The movies were shot back to back as they are one story. That’s them Great movies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thethrowback Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, keyse1 said: Great movies You might know this already but there are two movies adapted from the autobiographies of Marcel Pagnol whose film Manon des Sources (novelised as L'Eau des collines) was adapted for Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources. La Gloire de mon père (My Father's Glory) - 1990 Le château de ma mère (My Mother's Castle) - 1990 I also think they're good movies. Edited August 14, 2021 by thethrowback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, thethrowback said: You might know this already but there are two movies adapted from the autobiographies of Marcel Pagnol whose film Manon des Sources (novelised as L'Eau des collines) was adapted for Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources. La Gloire de mon père (My Father's Glory) - 1990 Le château de ma mère (My Mother's Castle) - 1990 Didn’t know that Long time since I saw them Pity there is Nowhere to see movies like that now Lot of great trilogies by European Chinese and American directors not linked by storyline’s but more the style of the director although not exactly what @LHCwas getting at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 14 hours ago, keyse1 said: There is also a trilogy of French movies Manon Of The Spring although I think I’ve got the name wrong Thanks for reminding me of these. I wanted to watch them years ago but they never played near me. They get great reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Now I've found copies. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHC Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 14 hours ago, keyse1 said: Lot of great trilogies by European Chinese and American directors not linked by storyline’s but more the style of the director although not exactly what @LHCwas getting at I guess Three Colours is an example of such trilogies. Happy to consider those as well as the challenge of successful film making is not dissimilar to the typical sequels and series. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 John Ford made a lot of westerns including what’s known as the cavalry trilogy Yellow Rose Of Texas Rio Grande and Fort Apache all starring John Wayne of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Alien - Aliens. let’s not talk about others tho 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmor444 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Not sure the commercial success but Letters from Iwo Jima was a much better film than Flags of our Fathers. However its a parallel story rather than a sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmor444 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Terminator 2, Mad Max 2, The Dark Knight 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometheatrebugbitten Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Kill Bill 1 & 2 same but different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometheatrebugbitten Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Watched a Quiet Place 2 (in 4K) last night and have to say it held up to the first. Hard to say which is the better. Wife liked both too (and stayed awake) and she is a tough critic at times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janjuggler Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Hi All, Alien > Aliens, I enjoyed both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Gadget Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Sharknado 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB82 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Cheech and Chong's 'Next Movie' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) If a Movie is really really bad , then does that make any sequels that are even badder , more successful at being badder? The Original Attack of the Killer Tomatoes was quite BAD. The Sequels Return of the Killer Tomatoes was also quite BAD Killer Tomatoes Strike Back was even BADDER Killer Tomatoes Eat France was BADDEST Edited September 7, 2021 by Saxon Hall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHC Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Top Gun: Maverick has cracked the code for producing a successful sequel. There is no debate, and the only question is whether other film makers will follow this blueprint to success. Certainly nostalgia is a key ingredient for leveraging that fan base of the '80s (arguably the greatest decade for iconic music and movies). What movie from that era could respond well to a sequel treatment? Unfortunately one classic that won't get a sequal is Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Nevertheless, a sequel of sort was actually made and released in 2019 as a commerical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licorice pizza Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 14/08/2021 at 4:40 AM, Guest thethrowback said: Godfather Part II was an example of a successful sequel. I think the later Harry Potter movies (and the books) were better than the first in the series. Undoubtedly way better than Godfather I. Although Mario Puzo's novel contains scenes from both films. Still one of my favorite films of all time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 14/8/2021 at 9:44 PM, Guest thethrowback said: There are two movies in the series: Jean de Florette (1986) and Manon des Sources (1986). The movies were shot back to back as they are one story. Now on SBS streaming if anybody interested 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Hippy Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Die Hard with a Vengeance [flamesuit on] I'm a big fan of Crocodile Dundee II The Bourne Ultimatum Under Siege 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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