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Post by snsurone on Feb 26, 2017 20:12:57 GMT
I had started this thread on the "Classic Films" board on the old format, and it received a number of replies, including an argument whether film series ("James Bond", for example) were actual sequels.
Anyway, IMHO, there are two sequels that surpass the originals:
TARZAN AND HIS MATE (1933)
THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935).
Your opinions?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 20:38:34 GMT
Same as yours
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Post by OldAussie on Feb 26, 2017 20:43:24 GMT
Maybes, not definites -
Godfather II
Aliens
Terminator 2
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Post by Jerk on Feb 26, 2017 21:07:26 GMT
I would argue that the Color of Money is a better movie than the hustler. But that's just my opinion.
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Post by geode on Feb 26, 2017 21:08:16 GMT
I had started this thread on the "Classic Films" board on the old format, and it received a number of replies, including an argument whether film series ("James Bond", for example) were actual sequels. Anyway, IMHO, there are two sequels that surpass the originals: TARZAN AND HIS MATE (1933) THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935). Your opinions? Those two have been legendary for years as being better. Some argue that Demetrius and the Gladiators surpasses The Robe. I think Wayne's World 2 is vastly superior to the first film. James Bond films are not sequels. Is The Wrath of Khan a Star Trek sequel? If so it is vastly better than the film it followed. |
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Post by lockardthegoat on Feb 26, 2017 21:11:24 GMT
The Dark Knight
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Aliens
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (although yes, I understad it's not exactly a 'sequel' from a story perspective, but still)
Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn
Army of Darkness
Most of the Friday The 13th films
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Post by movielover on Feb 26, 2017 21:12:20 GMT
I would argue that the Color of Money is a better movie than the hustler. But that's just my opinion. I second that opinion. |
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Post by OldAussie on Feb 26, 2017 21:25:12 GMT
Demetrius and the Gladiators surpasses The Robe.
I'll go with this.
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Post by LaurenceBranagh on Feb 26, 2017 21:26:18 GMT
Toy Story 2
X2
Spider-Man 2
The Empire Strikes Back
Bride of Frankenstein
Wrath of Khan (I'd say it's a sequel)
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Post by Doghouse6 on Feb 26, 2017 21:51:18 GMT
I had started this thread on the "Classic Films" board on the old format, and it received a number of replies, including an argument whether film series ("James Bond", for example) were actual sequels. Anyway, IMHO, there are two sequels that surpass the originals: TARZAN AND HIS MATE (1933) THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935). Your opinions? Is The Wrath of Khan a Star Trek sequel? If so it is vastly better than the film it followed. LaurenceBranagh also mentions TWOK above. Although I heartily agree it's vastly better than ST:TMP, I wouldn't categorize it as a sequel thereof, as there's no continuation of any story elements. It is, however, a sequel to the Season 1 episode of TOS, Space Seed. I'm reasonably sure that made it unique in its time. So to return to the original question, it was indeed better than the original, although that original stands as one of the very best of TOS episodes. And of course, The Search For Spock and The Voyage Home were direct sequels to TWOK; together, I think of them as "The Spock Trilogy." |
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Post by mattgarth on Feb 26, 2017 22:03:13 GMT
AFTER THE THIN MAN holds up well alongside THE THIN MAN
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Post by neurosturgeon on Feb 26, 2017 23:45:07 GMT
Matt-
Having watched "After The Thin Man" recently, it is a more polished film that "The Thin Man," which seems a bit creaky. Plus I think with James Stewart, Elisa Landi and Alan Marshal, it had some good acting.
Many do consider "Godfather II" to be better than the first, and I would agree for all the wrong reasons - I hate Marlon Brando, so not having to put up with him is a good thing. But just because of my weird prejudice, I should not condemn the original.
And on a low level, I think "Hot Shots Part Deux" is better than the original.😜
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Post by snsurone on Feb 28, 2017 14:20:38 GMT
SPOILER ALERT:
Matt, I first saw AFTER THE THIN MAN in a NYC revival theater.
When Jimmy Stewart was shown to be the killer, there were groans and "oh no's" from the audience.
I so miss those revival theaters.
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Post by goodfella2459 on Feb 28, 2017 14:26:12 GMT
I like Aliens slightly more than Alien, but I do love the original.
Buck Privates Come Home is better than the original too.
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Post by novastar6 on Feb 28, 2017 18:57:52 GMT
I like Aliens slightly more than Alien, but I do love the original. Buck Privates Come Home is better than the original too. Never saw the first Buck Privates movie, but I'll believe it. |
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Post by geode on Feb 28, 2017 20:26:52 GMT
The Godfather II A Star is Born (1954) Imitation of Life (only because of Susan Kohner and Juanita Moore) An Affair to Remember (1957) vs. Love Affair (1939), for me because of the cast - though it's nearly a tie. I would agree that The Godfather II is a sequel, but aren't the others really remakes? |
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Post by maxwellperfect on Feb 28, 2017 20:30:20 GMT
A Shot in the Dark
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Post by filmfan95 on Feb 28, 2017 20:43:51 GMT
Toy Story 2
Stuart Little 2
Spider-Man 2
The Rescuers Down Under
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Post by Archelaus on Feb 28, 2017 21:05:46 GMT
The Empire Strikes Back
The Dark Knight
X2
Spider-Man 2
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Lethal Weapon 2
From Russia with Love (if it counts, since the death of Dr. No was explicitly mentioned)
A Shot in the Dark
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
EDIT: How to Train Your Dragon 2
I actually prefer the first Alien, Toy Story, Terminator, and Rescuers over their (first) sequel despite the general consensus that most people hold that the sequel were superior to the original. I haven't decided yet whether The Godfather Part II or The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is better than the original. I need to watch Mad Max 2 since I hear it's pretty good.
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Post by geode on Feb 28, 2017 21:30:56 GMT
The Empire Strikes Back The Dark Knight X2 Spider-Man 2 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Captain America: The Winter Soldier Lethal Weapon 2 From Russia with Love (if it counts, since the death of Dr. No was explicitly mentioned) A Shot in the Dark
Dawn of the Planet of the ApesI actually prefer the first Alien, Toy Story, Terminator, and Rescuers over their (first) sequel despite the general consensus that most people hold that the sequel were superior to the original. I haven't decided yet whether The Godfather Part II or The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is better than the original. I need to watch Mad Max 2 since I hear it's pretty good. I agree with you about The Rescuers being better than its sequel, but I thought that was the consensus viewpoint. |
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