Entertainment Weekly's 25 Worst sequels ever made
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I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the Rocky sequels. After watching a couple of them, I started thinking that maybe the original Rocky wasn't as good as I thought.
#53
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Originally Posted by tanman
Umm...where is the loathing for MiB II? There needs to be much more loathing for this sequel.
You are correct. This list is now offically invalid.
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#54
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All these posts and no mention of Charlies Angels: Full Throttle?
The first was no masterpiece, but it was, at worst, inoffensive fluff. The second is an abomination to man.
Legally Blonde 2 should also rank much higher, for similar sins against humanity.
The first was no masterpiece, but it was, at worst, inoffensive fluff. The second is an abomination to man.
Legally Blonde 2 should also rank much higher, for similar sins against humanity.
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Not so sure about Matrix Reloaded, but more or less agree with the rest. EW tends not to do their lists based film quality and such as much as overall public opinion.
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the list was pretty good. ocean's 12 sucked, batman and robin sucked. the matrix reloaded i liked, it was disapointment along with matrix revolutions but both were decent but disapointing compared to the matrix.
the movie missing imho is Return of the Jedi. I rewatched it this weekend on a trip and this is bad. Phantom menace was disappointing and dull in parts. but Return of the Jedi is bad and boring. ewoks are horrible but so is the whole movie, only the scenes on the death star with vader and empire and than Luke are any good.
the movie missing imho is Return of the Jedi. I rewatched it this weekend on a trip and this is bad. Phantom menace was disappointing and dull in parts. but Return of the Jedi is bad and boring. ewoks are horrible but so is the whole movie, only the scenes on the death star with vader and empire and than Luke are any good.
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Originally Posted by redcon1
Don't forget Cannonball Run 2, another Burt Reynolds fiasco.
"I was lucky because I had a spoon in my hand...and I shoved it up my ass. You may be wondering, 'why.' To distract myself from the PAIN! If I'm going to hurt that bad...I'm gonna do it to myself."
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#62
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Originally Posted by DieselsDen
Even more amusing, EW gave THE GODFATHER III a solid "A" when if first came out in the movie theatres. The film does have its problems, but to call it one of the "worst sequels" is ridiculous.
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Put me in as well for Smokey and the Bandit 3: Smokey is the Bandit.
Worst thing is that I have probably seen it some 5 or 6 times. Paul Williams is a comic god in that movie.
Close runner-ups: Cannonball run 2 (though the original is pretty bad in its own right), Airplane 2 (the saddest thing is its incessant need to recycle jokes from the first film), Problem Child 2, Poltergeist 2, and the ever-popular, Arthur 2.
Also, gotta say it. The Sting 2 is in no way, shape or form in a league with the original. But I still found it enjoyable for what it was. Hardly worst sequel material.
Worst thing is that I have probably seen it some 5 or 6 times. Paul Williams is a comic god in that movie.
Close runner-ups: Cannonball run 2 (though the original is pretty bad in its own right), Airplane 2 (the saddest thing is its incessant need to recycle jokes from the first film), Problem Child 2, Poltergeist 2, and the ever-popular, Arthur 2.
Also, gotta say it. The Sting 2 is in no way, shape or form in a league with the original. But I still found it enjoyable for what it was. Hardly worst sequel material.
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Originally Posted by CardiffGiant
There's no way Godfather 3 even makes it into the Top 100 worst sequels. It has flaws, but come on. There are hundreds of sequels more "deserving" of this honor. I could see it making the cut for a "biggest drop-off from original to sequel" list.
This list instantly meant nothing to me when I saw that one listed. So, by this list, do they mean that:
25: Matrix Reloaded
24: The Next Karate Kid
23: Porky's 2
22: Teen Wolf Too
21: Legally Blonde 2
are better films than Godfather III? It deserves to be on this list but MiB II doesn't?
While I'm on it, what exactly is the deal with people bashing Godfather III? Is it as good as the first two? No. Is it a perfectly fine, solid film? Yes, of course. It's not even just me saying that, which is my point. The film actually received very respectable reviews. Looking on RottenTomatoes, it has a 77% overall rating, and on IMDB it has a very solid 7.4 score. Not to mention, as stated before, it was nominated for a BEST PICTURE Oscar! Hell, it was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Music, Original Song! It was also nominated for a number of the major Golden Globes as well.
I just don't get it. I never have, and never will. If there is ever a list of the films that have received the most undeserving bashing, Godfather III should be at the top of that list.
This is just one of those things having to do with film that drive me crazy.
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Anyway, others that I thought could be on there were any of the Leprechaun sequels, but I don't think it was surprising that they sucked. 3 Men and a Little Lady should be there. It falls in the category of sequels to movies that didn't need sequels. Pet Semetary 2 is another. When making a movie about a book with no sequel, do not make a movie sequel. Children of the Corn sequels should be there. Dumb and Dumberer is both crap and a terrible fall from the first. Scary Movie 2 or 3 should definately be there. Home Alone 2 and 3. There is a lot of recycled crap out there.
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Originally Posted by Joseph B
I'm "sorta'" surprised that nobody's questioned the inclusion of Star Wars: Episode One on this list. Yeah ... It didn't live up to expectations, but I wouldn't call it one of the 25 worst sequels ever!! (Besides, wasn't it a "prequel"?) What gives with this????
All these posts and no mention of Charlies Angels: Full Throttle?
The first was no masterpiece, but it was, at worst, inoffensive fluff. The second is an abomination to man.
The first was no masterpiece, but it was, at worst, inoffensive fluff. The second is an abomination to man.
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Other notable sequels that are MIA
EW also forgot...
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Another 48 Hours
The Evening Star
Analyze That
Hannibal
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3
Vegas Vacation
Chronicles of Riddick
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Another 48 Hours
The Evening Star
Analyze That
Hannibal
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3
Vegas Vacation
Chronicles of Riddick
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the movie missing imho is Return of the Jedi.
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Originally Posted by Joseph B
I'm "sorta'" surprised that nobody's questioned the inclusion of Star Wars: Episode One on this list. Yeah ... It didn't live up to expectations, but I wouldn't call it one of the 25 worst sequels ever!! (Besides, wasn't it a "prequel"?) What gives with this????
#73
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
This list was in the March 10th issue.
The list:
25: Matrix Reloaded
24: The Next Karate Kid
23: Porky's 2
22: Teen Wolf Too
21: Legally Blonde 2
20: Godfather 3
19: Revenge of the Nerds 2
18: Battle of the Planet of the Apes
17: Star Trek 5
16: Ocean's Twelve
15: Dumb and Dumberer
14: Connan the Destroyer
13: The Sting 2
12: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
11: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
10: Jaws the Revenge
9: Speed 2
8: Friday the 13th part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
7: The Fly 2
6: Weekend at Birnie's 2
5: Batman and Robin
4: Blues Brothers 2000
3: Leprechan: Back 2 Tha' Hood
2: Caddyshack 2
1: Staying Alive
What no Halloween sequels?
No Grease 2?
The list:
25: Matrix Reloaded
24: The Next Karate Kid
23: Porky's 2
22: Teen Wolf Too
21: Legally Blonde 2
20: Godfather 3
19: Revenge of the Nerds 2
18: Battle of the Planet of the Apes
17: Star Trek 5
16: Ocean's Twelve
15: Dumb and Dumberer
14: Connan the Destroyer
13: The Sting 2
12: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
11: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
10: Jaws the Revenge
9: Speed 2
8: Friday the 13th part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
7: The Fly 2
6: Weekend at Birnie's 2
5: Batman and Robin
4: Blues Brothers 2000
3: Leprechan: Back 2 Tha' Hood
2: Caddyshack 2
1: Staying Alive
What no Halloween sequels?
No Grease 2?
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If anyone's curious, they also listed the 10 best.
1) The Godfather Part II
2) The Empire Strikes Back
3) The Silence of the Lambs
4) Aliens
5) The Road Warrior
6) Before Sunset
7) Terminator 2: Judgment Day
8) Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan
9) For A Few Dollars More
10) Toy Story 2
Their reasoning for including Ocean's 12 was because of all the inside jokes, "painful" additions, and more or less serving up the same stuff and expecting people to be happy with it.
1) The Godfather Part II
2) The Empire Strikes Back
3) The Silence of the Lambs
4) Aliens
5) The Road Warrior
6) Before Sunset
7) Terminator 2: Judgment Day
8) Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan
9) For A Few Dollars More
10) Toy Story 2
Their reasoning for including Ocean's 12 was because of all the inside jokes, "painful" additions, and more or less serving up the same stuff and expecting people to be happy with it.



