20 movie sequels better than the originals.

[Deberg_1990]

At least according to Yahoo.

http://movies.yahoo.com/summer-movies/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-of-the-Crystal-Skull/1808404510/photos/351?pageno=1

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather II
Terminator 2
Boune Ultimatum
Aliens
Star Trek II
Spider Man 2
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey
Rambo II
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond)
Sanjuro
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Drunken Master 2
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Dawn of the Dead
X-Men 2
Addams Family Values
Toy Story 2
Superman 2
Silence of the Lambs

[stumppy]

That list can not be complete without Backdoor Babes II - Re-entry.

[Pneuma]

Evil Dead II

nuff said...

[Adept Havelock]

At least according to Yahoo.

http://movies.yahoo.com/summer-movies/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-of-the-Crystal-Skull/1808404510/photos/351?pageno=1

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather II
Terminator 2
Boune Ultimatum
Aliens
Star Trek II
Spider Man 2
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey
Rambo II
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond)
Sanjuro
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Drunken Master 2
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Dawn of the Dead
X-Men 2
Addams Family Values
Toy Story 2
Superman 2
Silence of the Lambs

I wholeheartedly disagree with Rambo II, Aliens, Bill & Teds, and Superman 2.

[POND_OF_RED]

I would add Christmas Vacation, Kill Bill Volume II and Shrek 2.

[Sully]

I guess someone forgot about Leonard Part 6...

[Tribal Warfare]

Evil Dead II

nuff said...

Army of Darkness

[POND_OF_RED]

Also this movie was AWESOME!
http://www.artistdirect.com/Images/Sources/AMGCOVERS/movies/vhs/cover120/drv500/v569/v56991mzeen.jpg

[banyon]

At least according to Yahoo.



Sanjuro


Don't agree with this one. Yojimbo is a classic. Sanjuro is decent though.

[KCChiefsMan]

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather II - NO, the 1st one is the best
Terminator 2 - definately
Boune Ultimatum - ??
Aliens - yup
Star Trek II - ??
Spider Man 2 - probably
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey - I barely remember watching this
Rambo II - no way, 1st blood is great
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond) - ??
Sanjuro -??
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - hell ya
Drunken Master 2 - ??
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - ??
Dawn of the Dead - possibly
X-Men 2 - nah, I think the 1st one was best
Addams Family Values - no way
Toy Story 2- ??
2
Silence of the Lambs - this is a sequel??

[siberian khatru]

Aliens is NOT better than Alien.

Actually, they're different movies. The first was a sci-fi/horror movie. The second was an action movie. They each succeed on different levels.

Me, I prefer the first. Much more atmospheric and scary. But regardless, in no way do I believe Aliens is a superior movie, in any way, shape or form.

/rant

[Psyko Tek]

The Road Warrior

or as it's know down under Mad Max 2

[Basileus777]

I don't agree with:

Boune Ultimatum
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Rambo II
Aliens

[Tribal Warfare]

Also this movie was AWESOME!
http://www.artistdirect.com/Images/Sources/AMGCOVERS/movies/vhs/cover120/drv500/v569/v56991mzeen.jpg



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[Hammock Parties]

Alien bores the shit out of me nowadays. I'd much rather watch Aliens.

I think the second Bale Batman movie will soon be added to this list.

[Deberg_1990]

Silence of the Lambs - this is a sequel??

Technically yes.

Michael Mann's Manhunter (Red Dragon) came out in 1986. Which is brilliant but was a flop.

In 2002 they remade Manhunter into Red Dragon with Ed Norton which sucked.

[Tribal Warfare]

Alien bores the shit out of me nowadays. I'd much rather watch Aliens.


QFT

[Adept Havelock]

Aliens is NOT better than Alien.

Actually, they're different movies. The first was a sci-fi/horror movie. The second was an action movie. They each succeed on different levels.

Me, I prefer the first. Much more atmospheric and scary. But regardless, in no way do I believe Aliens is a superior movie, in any way, shape or form.

/rant

I'm with you. Ridley Scott created a great horror/sci-fi crossover.

James Cameron took the concept and made a somewhat clever but formulaic action flick. As usual.

Alien also had a superior cast and a superior script, IMO.

This may be sacrilege to some. As brilliant as 2001 was, I'm inclined to think 2010 was a better film.
(This is coming from someone who saw 2001 repeatedly on the big screen and loves the novel and film.)

[KCChiefsMan]

Technically yes.

Michael Mann's Manhunter (Red Dragon) came out in 1986. Which is brilliant but was a flop.

In 2002 they remade Manhunter into Red Dragon with Ed Norton which sucked.


huh, I did not know that. I'm gonna have to check out Manhunter, thanks!

[Deberg_1990]

huh, I did not know that. I'm gonna have to check out Manhunter, thanks!


Definately do. Its an overlooked classic. The dude who Stars in the show CSI now played Will Graham.

[KCinNY]

Technically yes.

Michael Mann's Manhunter (Red Dragon) came out in 1986. Which is brilliant but was a flop.

In 2002 they remade Manhunter into Red Dragon with Ed Norton which sucked.

I know I'm in the minority but I also think Brian Cox was light years better than Hopkins as Hannibal Lecktor.

Cox was subtle, understated and terrifying. Hopkins was over the top and rather absurd, IMO.

P.S. Terminator 2 doesn't measure up to the original.

[petegz28]

Sorry I have to disagree on both Lord of the Rings II and Godfather II. Fellowship was the best.

Aslo to make things more excting you left off 2 sequels..

Star Wars V, Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars II, Attack of the Clones

ROFL

[Pneuma]

Aliens IMO is better then Alien.

[Deberg_1990]

I know I'm in the minority but I also think Brian Cox was light years better than Hopkins as Hannibal Lecktor.

Cox was subtle, understated and terrifying. Hopkins was over the top and rather absurd, IMO.

P.S. Terminator 2 doesn't measure up to the original.

It was funny how they tried to pass off Hopkins as Lecter again in Red Dragon. That film is set before Silence of the Lambs so the character is obviously younger. Yet Hopkins was 12 years older and about 30 pounds heavier than in Silence. ROFL.

[Valiant]

At least according to Yahoo.

http://movies.yahoo.com/summer-movies/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-of-the-Crystal-Skull/1808404510/photos/351?pageno=1

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather II
Terminator 2
Boune Ultimatum
Aliens
Star Trek II
Spider Man 2
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey
Rambo II Uhh.. no
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond)
Sanjuro
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Drunken Master 2
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Again no
Dawn of the Dead nope
X-Men 2
Addams Family Values
Toy Story 2
Superman 2
Silence of the Lambs

The rest I am fine with or have not seen..

[Braincase]

The new Hellboy will surpass the original on every level

[Bugeater]

The only reason Star Trek II The Wrath of Kahn was better was because Star Trek TMP was so bad. Just a dumb, horrible, boring movie.

[Third Eye]

The new Hellboy will surpass the original on every level

That is like saying my evening dump will be better than my morning one.

This list is ridiculous BTW. Aliens better than Alien? T2 was great, but the first set a benchmark for filmmaking. Bill and Ted's? C'mon now, the second one was terrible. Rambo II? The rest I could really care less about or I agree with for the most part.

Oh, and Adept, 2010? Great movie, but 2001 is a moving work of art.

[banyon]

Sorry I have to disagree on both Lord of the Rings II and Godfather II. Fellowship was the best.

Aslo to make things more excting you left off 2 sequels..

Star Wars V, Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars II, Attack of the Clones

ROFL

Huh? Empire was 1st on the list.

[Frazod]

Blade II was much better than the original Blade.

Agree on most of the list, except LOTR, Rambo and Bourne. I also agree that Alien and Aliens are so completely different that it's difficult to compare them.

And while I appreciate the whole ground-breaking special effects thing, I think 2001 is an incoherent, overrated pile of shit (although I did like the book, which was not incoherent). 2010 was a much better movie.

[Smed1065]

Brought to you by the media!

[CoMoChief]

Daredevil2

Well I hope they make it, Ben Affleck was amazing in the first one.


LOL jk.

[petegz28]

Huh? Empire was 1st on the list.

DOH!!! Ok, score 1 for holiday drunkeness!!!! o:-)

[Fish]

No love for Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?

[FAX]

Two Weeks Notice Two was boring. It felt like it lasted like four weeks.

FAX

[kcchiefsus]

No way in hell Godfather II beats the original.

[irishjayhawk]

At least according to Yahoo.

http://movies.yahoo.com/summer-movies/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-of-the-Crystal-Skull/1808404510/photos/351?pageno=1

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather II
Terminator 2
Boune Ultimatum
Aliens
Star Trek II
Spider Man 2
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey
Rambo II
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond)
Sanjuro
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King*
Drunken Master 2
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Dawn of the Dead
X-Men 2
Addams Family Values
Toy Story 2
Superman 2
Silence of the Lambs


I agree with the bold. Lord of the Rings is too close, I'd almost call it a tie. #1 and #3 are superb in their own rights.

[Kylo Ren]

At least according to Yahoo.

http://movies.yahoo.com/summer-movies/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-of-the-Crystal-Skull/1808404510/photos/351?pageno=1

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather II
Terminator 2
Boune Ultimatum
Aliens
Star Trek II
Spider Man 2
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey
Rambo II
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond)
Sanjuro
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Drunken Master 2
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Dawn of the Dead
X-Men 2
Addams Family Values
Toy Story 2
Superman 2
Silence of the Lambs


Silence of the Lambs?

[007]

The only reason Star Trek II The Wrath of Kahn was better was because Star Trek TMP was so bad. Just a dumb, horrible, boring movie.

I hated it as a child but actually enjoy that movie now.

[007]

Blade II was much better than the original Blade.

Agree on most of the list, except LOTR, Rambo and Bourne. I also agree that Alien and Aliens are so completely different that it's difficult to compare them.

And while I appreciate the whole ground-breaking special effects thing, I think 2001 is an incoherent, overrated pile of shit (although I did like the book, which was not incoherent). 2010 was a much better movie.

ditto that. All of the Aurthur C. Clarke books in that series are great though. 2010 was poor due to the acting and direction but it translated to the big screen much better than 2001 did.

[007]

Silence of the Lambs?

didn't read the entire thread obviously.:doh!:

[mikey23545]

2001 was a boring, pretentious gasbag of a movie that was so in love with itself I felt like screaming "Get a room!" to the screen.

Yes, I dare to speak heresy, the Emperor has no clothes, etc. That movie sucked hind teat.

[007]

2001 was a boring, pretentious gasbag of a movie that was so in love with itself I felt like screaming "Get a room!" to the screen.

Yes, I dare to speak heresy, the Emperor has no clothes, etc. That movie sucked hind teat.

Now THAT would have been hilarious.

[ClevelandBronco]

#1a: The Godfather II
#1b: The Godfather

Meatier parts for the incredible actors that matured in II.

[FAX]

I absolutely hated "Everybody Dies At The End Of This Movie II".

FAX

[Frankie]

Godfather II
Aliens
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond)
Silence of the Lambs

Godfather II was as good as Godfather. Not better.

Aliens was not as good as Alien. That's BS.

Live and Let Die was Roger Moore's FIRST Bond movie. Someone didn't do their homework.

Silence of the Lambs was NOT a sequel. It was the same story as Manhunter. Actually since they made a pre-quel to LOTL later, it could be argued that it was a sequel that was filmed earlier.

[Third Eye]

Godfather II was as good as Godfather. Not better.

Aliens was not as good as Alien. That's BS.

Live and Let Die was Roger Moore's FIRST Bond movie. Someone didn't do their homework.

Silence of the Lambs was NOT a sequel. It was the same story as Manhunter. Actually since they made a pre-quel to LOTL later, it could be argued that it was a sequel that was filmed earlier.

You are correct about Live and Let Die, I should've caught that. You are incorrect, however, about Silence of the Lambs. It was the second book, as well as the second movie. Manhunter, as said earlier in this thread was the first movie. It was based on the book Red Dragon.

[Deberg_1990]

Godfather II was as good as Godfather. Not better.

Aliens was not as good as Alien. That's BS.

Live and Let Die was Roger Moore's FIRST Bond movie. Someone didn't do their homework.

Silence of the Lambs was NOT a sequel. It was the same story as Manhunter. Actually since they made a pre-quel to LOTL later, it could be argued that it was a sequel that was filmed earlier.


Yep..your right about Live and Let Die. That was my mistake.

Im not sure if Silence was intended as a true sequel or not because at the time NOBODY remembered Manhunter since it was a forgotten flop. Its since been rediscovered.

But Manhunter was not the same story as Silence. Manhunter was based on the book Red Dragon, but they changed the name for the movie.

[Frankie]

You are correct about Live and Let Die, I should've caught that. You are incorrect, however, about Silence of the Lambs. It was the second book, as well as the second movie. Manhunter, as said earlier in this thread was the first movie. It was based on the book Red Dragon.

Silence, was also based on the same book. The same story done by two different filmmakers. Actually I have been amazed at how some scenes were similar shot for shot.

[Brock]

Silence, was also based on the same book. The same story done by two different filmmakers. Actually I have been amazed at how some scenes were similar shot for shot.

Wrong. Manhunter is based on Red Dragon.

[Third Eye]

Silence, was also based on the same book. The same story done by two different filmmakers. Actually I have been amazed at how some scenes were similar shot for shot.

You sure you aren't thinking of the Red Dragon movie that came out after Silence? In Manhunter the killer was the Tooth Fairy, in Silence it was Buffalo Bill. Now Manhunter and Red Dragon are virtually identical as they are based off of the same book. There are four books in the series: Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising.

[Deberg_1990]

Silence, was also based on the same book. The same story done by two different filmmakers. Actually I have been amazed at how some scenes were similar shot for shot.


Ummm....

Will Graham and Clarice Starling are the same person apparantly??? :)

[Frankie]

But Manhunter was not the same story as Silence. Manhunter was based on the book Red Dragon, but they changed the name for the movie.
I stand corrected. The prequel to "Silence..." that I refered to was "Red Dragon" and that one has the same story line as Manhunter.

[Frankie]

Ummm....

Will Graham and Clarice Starling are the same person apparantly??? :)

I already accepted my error, sir. But still, since the Hopkins series is so identified together, it's hard to call Silence a sequel to Manhunter.

[ChieflySpeaking]

[QUOTE=petegz28;4768686]Sorry I have to disagree on both Lord of the Rings II and Godfather II. Fellowship was the best.

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[Fire Me Boy!]

At least according to Yahoo.

Empire Strikes Back - yes
Godfather II - NO ****ING WAY
Terminator 2 - no
Boune Ultimatum - no
Aliens - no
Star Trek II - yes
Spider Man 2 - WTF?
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey - meh, on both accounts
Rambo II - no
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond) - meh
Sanjuro - yes
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - no
Drunken Master 2 - don't know
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - don't know
Dawn of the Dead - no
X-Men 2 - no
Addams Family Values - no
Toy Story 2 - no
Superman 2 - no
Silence of the Lambs - yes

This writer is a ****ing moron.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Definately do. Its an overlooked classic. The dude who Stars in the show CSI now played Will Graham.

And you'll see where Anthony Hopkins CLEARLY stole his inspiration from. Hopkins should have credited Brian Cox as his source.

[KCChiefsMan]

I had a couple of these movies confused, I change my mind.

Empire Strikes Back - all 3 were awesome
Godfather II - NO, the 1st was best
Terminator 2 - Yes, but the 1st one set the tone and was great as well
Boune Ultimatum - I've only seen the 1st two, the 1st was way better than the 2nd
Aliens - No f*cking way, I had Alien and Aliens confused before
Star Trek II - ????
Spider Man 2 - I think the 1st one was probably the best. More action in the 2nd doesn't make it better for me
Bill and Teds Bogus Journey - I barely remember
Rambo II - HELL NO, 1st blood is awesome
Live and Let Die (2nd Roger Moore Bond) - I've only seen bits and pieces
Sanjuro - ???
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - I loved all 3, each equally as good and important if you ask me
Drunken Master 2 - ??
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - ??
Dawn of the Dead - ya
X-Men 2 - nope, the 1st one is great
Addams Family Values - they had to be smoking crack, the 1st one was great and this one was cheesy and blah
Toy Story 2 - I have no clue
S uperman 2 - I'm gonna have to disagree with this one
Silence of the Lambs - well I haven't seen the 1st

[Lzen]

Yeah, that Brian Cox was pretty good. I thought he was best when he played for the Bears.

[jjchieffan]

What about Die Hard 2?

[jjchieffan]

I also think Rocky III was the best of the Rocky movies. I have also been tossing around the Indiana Jones movies. They were all good, but was Temple of Doom the best?

[jjchieffan]

Oh, I have another. Lethal Weapon 3.

[Deberg_1990]

Oh, I have another. Lethal Weapon 3.

Lethal Weapon 2 yes...But 3?? No way.

[cdcox]

Disagree strongly on Terminator II and Toy Story II.

Disagree less strongly on GFII and LOTR.

[Demonpenz]

what about WabII?


(weekend at bernies II)

[88TG88]

WTF, Terminator 1 was better than 2. Just because they spent more money doesn't make it better.

[wutamess]

Chronicles of Riddick :shrug:
Christmas Vacation was a classic.
Friday after Next

[88TG88]

Chronicles of Riddick :shrug:
Christmas Vacation was a classic.
Friday after Next
Gotta disagree, the first Friday was great. 2nd was bad and 3rd was just ok.

[wutamess]

Gotta disagree, the first Friday was great. 2nd was bad and 3rd was just ok.


First one was funny BECAUSE it was first.

The top flight security one was the best one IMO. Especially considering you already know the storyline.

What is this? You don't need guns when you have whistles.
Holy Moly Donught Shop?
Did you pee on me?
I am little boy Damon?

[FAX]

"Desmond Tutu's Tutu Two" was a disaster.

FAX

[Pitt Gorilla]

I know I'm in the minority but I also think Brian Cox was light years better than Hopkins as Hannibal Lecktor.

Cox was subtle, understated and terrifying. Hopkins was over the top and rather absurd, IMO.

P.S. Terminator 2 doesn't measure up to the original.Yes, but I didn't understand the strange neck roll.

Edit: Dammit, Lzen beat me to the punch.

[Pitt Gorilla]

"Desmond Tutu's Tutu Two" was a disaster.

FAXI'm pretty sure it was "Tutu, too!" as were many sequels during that period.

[KcMizzou]

Friday after NextYou've lost your damned mind.

[wutamess]

You've lost your damned mind.

Uh no

[Demonpenz]

I thought cube did a great job potraying a weed smoking black person, the dad, who pooped alot chews up the scenery

[kepp]

http://bmimages.jr.com/movieimages/204740.jpg?FTR=7&CELL=175%2C175&QLT=67&CVT=jpeg

[Stryker]

Uh no

Uh yes.

No Chris Tucker.

[Stryker]

http://www.movieactors.com/freezeframes510/Aliens06.jpeg

Awesome sequel! :clap:

"You can count me out!"

"Game over! Game over!"

"Great, let's just put her in charge!"

[Molitoth]

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haha exactly, the first TMNT was way better.

[Frankie]

I also think Rocky III was the best of the Rocky movies. I have also been tossing around the Indiana Jones movies. They were all good, but was Temple of Doom the best?

How diametrically different you and I are in movie taste!! the first "Rocky" would have been an American classic along the lines on "On the Waterfront" if Stallone hadn't soiled it with Rockies 2 through 6(?). "Temple of Doom" was a cartoonish disgrace. Would you like to buy my brand new copy out of my Indy DVD box set?

[Mile High Mania]

I would add Christmas Vacation, Kill Bill Volume II and Shrek 2.

Hmmm... maybe someone else addressed this, but Christmas Vacation was the 3rd in the series. European Vacation was the 2nd installment...

[blaise]

Yeah, but Return of the King was the third in a series and it's on the list.

I thought Return of the King was the weakest of the three, by the way. I liked it but Frodo is so morose and weak during the movie it gets kind of tiresome.

[Molitoth]

This is kinda hard to say, but I think I liked The Matrix Reloaded better then the first one.

[KcMizzou]

This is kinda hard to say, but I think I liked The Matrix Reloaded better then the first one.I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that before.

[KcMizzou]

Yeah, but Return of the King was the third in a series and it's on the list.

I thought Return of the King was the weakest of the three, by the way. I liked it but Frodo is so morose and weak during the movie it gets kind of tiresome.I love all three movies, but I thought ROTK was way too drawn out and sappy toward the end.

[vailpass]

That list can not be complete without Backdoor Babes II - Re-entry.

LMAO

[Simply Red]

Speed 2 was a lot better than one. Not that, that means much.

[KCChiefsMan]

I really like 28 weeks later, I liked how it followed up with the aftermath and what they were doing. Not better than the 1st, but really good. Those are probably the best zombie movie's I've seen because it has a sense of realism.

[blaise]

Does The Good the Bad and the Ugly count as a sequel to a Fistfull of Dollars and a Few Dollars more? It's never really said that he's actually the same character from movie to movie and I don't think there's recurring characters. In fact, I think some actors play one role in one film and another in a later one, but the three films are usually packaged as "The Man With No Name Trilogy".

[Calcountry]

The Road Warrior

or as it's know down under Mad Max 2I was stunned that this wasn't on the list. Mad Max was a B movie at best.

[Frankie]

Does The Good the Bad and the Ugly count as a sequel to a Fistfull of Dollars and a Few Dollars more? It's never really said that he's actually the same character from movie to movie and I don't think there's recurring characters. In fact, I think some actors play one role in one film and another in a later one, but the three films are usually packaged as "The Man With No Name Trilogy".

I have always assumed it was the same character.

[Deberg_1990]

Speed 2 was a lot better than one. Not that, that means much.

HAHAH.....u serious?