Three Isn't The Charm Anymore*Movie Sequels*

*Spitfire* · 05-19-2007, 06:29 PM

Okay seriously how many 3's are coming out this year? Let alone sequels.

Spider-man 3
Pirates 3
Sherk 3
Fantastic Four 2
Saw 4
TMNT 4
28 Weeks Later
Harry Potter*I don't even know*
Hellboy 2

Maybe this is an old topic but sequels are seriously over running our market. And it seems everyone usually lets us down.

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.

Some will argue that Return Of The King is the best LOTRs movie but I think Two Towers was better, and since it was all filmed at the same time I don't count them as separate films.

But I got to ask. 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.

Peanut · 05-19-2007, 06:31 PM

Yeah, yeah. You hate everything. We know. We all know that.

愛 · 05-19-2007, 06:34 PM

I'd rather see something I'm familiar and enjoyed rather than something new that I know nothing about.

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 05-19-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Okay seriously how many 3's are coming out this year? Let alone sequels.

Spider-man 3
Pirates 3
Sherk 3
Fantastic Four 2
Saw 4
TMNT 4
28 Weeks Later
Harry Potter*I don't even know*
Hellboy 2

Maybe this is an old topic but sequels are seriously over running our market. And it seems everyone usually lets us down.

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.

Some will argue that Return Of The King is the best LOTRs movie but I think Two Towers was better, and since it was all filmed at the same time I don't count them as separate films.

But I got to ask. 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 do agree with you on the Two Towers comment, it was my favorite.
I do think movies are overkilled for the almighty dollar most of the time.
I am famous for saying "Someone needs to stop them." This is usually directed to bad Disney sequels but it applies elsewhere.
I hope one day I can take my film and animation knowledge, get hired and do some really awesome independent stuff. In the mean time I will continue going and see every movie I can good or bad, after all if they didn't make bad ones what would we have to b*tch about...

*Spitfire* · 05-19-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ai

I'd rather see something I'm familiar and enjoyed rather than something new that I know nothing about.

Yeah that was something I thought about I know people like stuff they already know what to expect.

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Originally Posted by Tinuvielsdreams

I do agree with you on the Two Towers comment, it was my favorite.
I do think movies are overkilled for the almighty dollar most of the time.
I am famous for saying "Someone needs to stop them." This is usually directed to bad Disney sequels but it applies elsewhere.
I hope one day I can take my film and animation knowledge, get hired and do some really awesome independent stuff. In the mean time I will continue going and see every movie I can good or bad, after all if they didn't make bad ones what would we have to b*tch about...

Me too, but I watch bad movies to see what they did wrong. That will only strengthen my ability to make movies.

Peanut · 05-19-2007, 06:40 PM

Christ. Does the world really need another Uwe Boll?

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 05-19-2007, 06:42 PM

exactly... You have to know what is bad and what is good.
Learn from other film makers and then go on to make bad ass films.
I love nothing more then to see a film, any film, and talk about it to whoever will listen.

*Spitfire* · 05-19-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Christ. Does the world really need another Uwe Boll?

Being as how my standards are extremely high and I'm insanely anal about perfection I doubt you have anything to worry about.

I don't plan on making movies based off of pre-existing material and espcially video games. I'm all original and I plan on making stuff people haven't seen before. Which will require allot of work because the word original doesn't exist in Hollywood.

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Originally Posted by Tinuvielsdreams

exactly... You have to know what is bad and what is good.
Learn from other film makers and then go on to make bad ass films.
I love nothing more then to see a film, any film, and talk about it to whoever will listen.

Exactly, you ever want to chat about movies hit me up on AIM. I could always use someone to chat movies with. It's hard to find someone because most people are entertained by anything so they never have strong opinions.

*ZariusTwo* · 05-19-2007, 07:24 PM

So long as a sequel helps a story, it works

When it does'nt, it should'nt be made. Shrek The Third is one such unnecersary sequel that just cheapens the last two because it regurgitates pretty much the same humour, characters, and jokes from the second.

*Voltron* · 05-19-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

I don't plan on making movies based off of pre-existing material and espcially video games. I'm all original and I plan on making stuff people haven't seen before. Which will require allot of work because the word original doesn't exist in Hollywood.

Mark his words. One day, you'll be telling your kids how you've spoken with the producer of "Kill Phil," "Triassic Park," "Star Conflict Part I: The Ghostly Danger," and "Duke of the Tennis Bracelets."

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 05-19-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Being as how my standards are extremely high and I'm insanely anal about perfection I doubt you have anything to worry about.

I don't plan on making movies based off of pre-existing material and espcially video games. I'm all original and I plan on making stuff people haven't seen before. Which will require allot of work because the word original doesn't exist in Hollywood.

Exactly, you ever want to chat about movies hit me up on AIM. I could always use someone to chat movies with. It's hard to find someone because most people are entertained by anything so they never have strong opinions.

I read this after I wrote you back. Hell yeah we should chat!

Peanut · 05-19-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Exactly, you ever want to chat about movies hit me up on AIM. I could always use someone to chat movies with. It's hard to find someone because most people are entertained by anything so they never have strong opinions.

Dude, you better be careful. If you fall off that f*cking horse, the impact is going to kill you.

*Brodie* · 05-19-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Being as how my standards are extremely high

Didn't you like that weird movie about the strange serial killer who killed a cat or something?

Reeeeeeeeaaaallll High, sir.

*Duke* · 05-19-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Which will require allot of work because the word original doesn't exist in Hollywood.

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.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-19-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Okay seriously how many 3's are coming out this year? Let alone sequels.

Spider-man 3
Pirates 3
Sherk 3
Fantastic Four 2
Saw 4
TMNT 4
28 Weeks Later
Harry Potter*I don't even know*
Hellboy 2

Maybe this is an old topic but sequels are seriously over running our market. And it seems everyone usually lets us down.

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.

Some will argue that Return Of The King is the best LOTRs movie but I think Two Towers was better, and since it was all filmed at the same time I don't count them as separate films.

But I got to ask. 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.

Blah blah blah

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Dude, you better be careful. If you fall off that f*cking horse, the impact is going to kill you.

That's the greatest line I've ever heard.

*gobo* · 05-19-2007, 09:17 PM

Was 'Evan Almighty' mentioned yet? A flaming pile of crap that should be. If Carrey was going to break his "no sequels" policy for anything, that should have been it. Evan was the antagonist in 'Bruce', but now he's a prophet.

And, is 'Rush Hour 3' supposed to be out by year-end?

Ra · 05-20-2007, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

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 honestly don't mind sequels. They make me chuckle, but will never live up to the original. Pirates 2 springs to my mind instantly when I say that, since I was expecting something that would be as great (if not, greater) than the original. All I got out of it was seeing Geffory Rush eating an apple with juice oozing everywhere, an undead monkey, and Johnny getting to sing "I've got a jar of dirt!". Entertaining, but it just doesn't live up to the original.

I really do hope some original stuff will come out soon. I think I will gag when I see a plot for "Shreak 4" released to the public...

*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.

*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.

05-19-2007, 06:29 PM	#1
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Three Isn't The Charm AnymoreMovie Sequels Okay seriously how many 3's are coming out this year? Let alone sequels. Spider-man 3 Pirates 3 Sherk 3 Fantastic Four 2 Saw 4 TMNT 4 28 Weeks Later Harry PotterI don't even know Hellboy 2 Maybe this is an old topic but sequels are seriously over running our market. And it seems everyone usually lets us down. 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. Some will argue that Return Of The King is the best LOTRs movie but I think Two Towers was better, and since it was all filmed at the same time I don't count them as separate films. But I got to ask. 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. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	So long as a sequel helps a story, it works When it does'nt, it should'nt be made. Shrek The Third is one such unnecersary sequel that just cheapens the last two because it regurgitates pretty much the same humour, characters, and jokes from the second. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Was 'Evan Almighty' mentioned yet? A flaming pile of crap that should be. If Carrey was going to break his "no sequels" policy for anything, that should have been it. Evan was the antagonist in 'Bruce', but now he's a prophet. And, is 'Rush Hour 3' supposed to be out by year-end? __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 05-19-2007 at 11:30 PM.

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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

05-19-2007, 06:31 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Yeah, yeah. You hate everything. We know. We all know that.

05-19-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I'd rather see something I'm familiar and enjoyed rather than something new that I know nothing about.

05-19-2007, 06:40 PM	#6
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Christ. Does the world really need another Uwe Boll?

05-19-2007, 06:42 PM	#7
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	exactly... You have to know what is bad and what is good. Learn from other film makers and then go on to make bad ass films. I love nothing more then to see a film, any film, and talk about it to whoever will listen.