Three Isn't The Charm Anymore*Movie Sequels* - Page 2

*VaughnMichael* · 05-20-2007, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke

You're like that episode of South Park where Butter's minion keeps saying "the Simpsons did it, the Simpsons did it." All you ever seem to say is how nothing is original and everything sucks because it's all been done before.

That's because it's the damn truth almost all movies use the same formula over and over again.

*That Matt Guy* · 05-20-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Now sometimes the sequel is better then the first one but that hardly ever happens. And I haven't in the entire history of movies seen a 3rd movie that was better then the other ones in the series.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

*Mecha Cow* · 05-20-2007, 08:21 AM

Was three ever a charm? The only third movies I can think of that were better than the previous two are Return of the King(And only just barely) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and neither of those series' are really trilogies.

That being said, I don't mind sequels per se, but I'm not a huge fan of the 'franchise'(Or 'trilogy') fad that's currently sweeping Hollywood where sequels are made for the sake of being made. I guess it will blow over eventually, along with the 'remakes' fad and the 'comic book movies' fad.

Mandi-chan · 05-20-2007, 09:06 AM

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What do you guys think about this? I mean do you guys enjoy sequels or do you want to see some more original stuff? I think how I feel is pretty obvious.

I love sequels as long as they're as good as (and/or better than) the original movie.

For me.... Pirates 2, Spiderman 2, Spiderman 3, The Mummy Returns, Shrek 2, and Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch all fall under that category.

I personally LOVED these sequels, I thought they were great and lived up to the originals.

A lot of sequels tend to disappoint me, like Shrek 3, X-Men 2, and X-Men 3 did.

They were okay, but they were just lacking to me.

Then there are sequels made for films that didn't deserve them! Like the upcoming Fantastic Four sequel...why? The first one was absolute garbage, so why is it being rewarded with a sequel?

I love original movies too, and look forward to what Hollywood can dish out (I can't wait to see the movie adaption to "A Great and Terrible Beauty"!)

*gobo* · 05-20-2007, 09:58 AM

Back to the Future: Part IV... Just think of the possibilities. ^_^

*Revan* · 05-21-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

That's because it's the damn truth almost all movies use the same formula over and over again.

This is borderline but I thought it was interesting

Ecclesiastes 1:9-14 "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."

Dinny · 05-21-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

This is borderline but I thought it was interesting

Ecclesiastes 1:9-14 "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."

I hear what your saying... Passion of the Christ 2: Return of the King of the Jews.

**Barkworm** · 05-21-2007, 02:50 PM

Actually Passion 2 is already being filmed.

Dinny · 05-21-2007, 03:13 PM

Does it say anything about me that you actually had me convinced until I started watching the video?

*Drtooth* · 05-24-2007, 02:27 PM

Isn't it all too common with films that the third in a series is always the weakest? BTTF 3, TMNT 3, stuff like that. The only exception being the Star wars prequals, the third was the best one (and only really enjoyable one).

Sometimes the second film is the best of the trillogy, (BTTF2, for example) but not always. This is because they have already established the characters, and now they can make more story driven plots, vs. character driven. But the third always is the weakest, because they have pure story, and little character developement, not to mention the fact that some things are best left in 2s.

*Mecha Cow* · 05-24-2007, 05:33 PM

Hey, for what it's worth, I just saw Pirates 3 and I liked it the best of three. Then again, I'm not a fan of the series and I barely remember the first one...But still.

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 05-24-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Hey, for what it's worth, I just saw Pirates 3 and I liked it the best of three. Then again, I'm not a fan of the series and I barely remember the first one...But still.

I...guess... that's good news? *shrugs*

Actually I'm looking forward to POTC 3, and I've been hearing good things about it. They say it's a big step up from the second movie.

*Voltron* · 05-24-2007, 06:28 PM

I thought Return of the Jedi was the best in the series.

*ZariusTwo* · 05-24-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

I thought Return of the Jedi was the best in the series.

You closed your eyes whenever the Endor scenes came up?

*Brodie* · 05-24-2007, 10:38 PM

I was referring to that Cradle of Filth movie, I think was the title, no?

*Spitfire* · 05-25-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

I was referring to that Cradle of Filth movie, I think was the title, no?

Holy crap I totally forgot about that scene.

It's called Cradle Of Fear and no I don't like that movie it's horrible. It's like Rock And Roll Nightmare. Watch it for a good laugh. The only reason I bought it was at the time I was a huge COF fan and I had never seen the movie. I havn't watched that movie in years.

Funny I forgot about it to, I referenced "Ape Rape" the other day and that was from the movie. haha "Ape Rape 100% Gibbon" Oh man that snuff film segment was a riot. Not half as bad as the CGI car crash. If you can call that CGI it looked like a paper cut out moving across a green screen.

*Voltron* · 05-25-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

You closed your eyes whenever the Endor scenes came up?

I knew you'd say something. I just knew it.

I liked the movie. A lot. Some of it was cumbersome, but I don't mind. I liked the movie. I felt that the Endor scenes did a lot to tie up the Han/Leia relationship deal.

You may feel the need to say something to me. Defend your point perhaps. Before you do, I want you to understand that I will meet any response you offer with a vicious impersonation of someone who really doesn't give a damn.

*ZariusTwo* · 05-25-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

I want you to understand that I will meet any response you offer with a vicious impersonation of someone who really doesn't give a damn.

You mean someone who can't take a joke? I've seen better at the job.

The Han/Leia relationship was handled in "Empire", "ROTJ"'s scenes on Tattonie were a superb epilouge to what was developed there. When it came to Endor, it just served to state the obvious. Leia and Han had no place in the story anymore.

That's actually what I like the best about "Jedi", it's more about Luke, Vader, and Palpatine. Remove the sodding Ewoks and it's a film that only needs two acts to be a masterpeice.

*Voltron* · 05-25-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

You mean someone who can't take a joke? I've seen better at the job.

Hahahahahahahaha!

That cut deep, Zarius. Right through my cybernetic wrist. . .

Now let's get back on topic! GODWIN'S LAW!

Mandi-chan · 05-30-2007, 07:05 PM

Well...no one said it yet...so I will.

Pirates 3 ROCKED!!!!!!

05-20-2007, 08:21 AM	#23
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Was three ever a charm? The only third movies I can think of that were better than the previous two are Return of the King(And only just barely) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and neither of those series' are really trilogies. That being said, I don't mind sequels per se, but I'm not a huge fan of the 'franchise'(Or 'trilogy') fad that's currently sweeping Hollywood where sequels are made for the sake of being made. I guess it will blow over eventually, along with the 'remakes' fad and the 'comic book movies' fad. __________________

05-20-2007, 09:58 AM	#25
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Back to the Future: Part IV... Just think of the possibilities. ^_^ __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

05-21-2007, 02:50 PM	#28
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	Actually Passion 2 is already being filmed. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

05-24-2007, 02:27 PM	#30
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Isn't it all too common with films that the third in a series is always the weakest? BTTF 3, TMNT 3, stuff like that. The only exception being the Star wars prequals, the third was the best one (and only really enjoyable one). Sometimes the second film is the best of the trillogy, (BTTF2, for example) but not always. This is because they have already established the characters, and now they can make more story driven plots, vs. character driven. But the third always is the weakest, because they have pure story, and little character developement, not to mention the fact that some things are best left in 2s. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

05-24-2007, 05:33 PM	#31
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Hey, for what it's worth, I just saw Pirates 3 and I liked it the best of three. Then again, I'm not a fan of the series and I barely remember the first one...But still. __________________

05-21-2007, 03:13 PM	#29
Dinny Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 774	Does it say anything about me that you actually had me convinced until I started watching the video?

05-24-2007, 06:28 PM	#33
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	I thought Return of the Jedi was the best in the series. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

05-24-2007, 10:38 PM	#35
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I was referring to that Cradle of Filth movie, I think was the title, no? __________________ Stupendous Monster

05-30-2007, 07:05 PM	#40
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	Well...no one said it yet...so I will. Pirates 3 ROCKED!!!!!!