Movie Series Where They Had Too Many Sequels

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

I'm not talking about the quality of the sequels, but whether or not they are needed for the story. For instance, Terminator only had 2 that were great. But the 3rd and 4th ones helped tell the story of 1st and 2nd, and ones they will make will do the same, even though they will never live up to it.

This is true.. I keep forgetting that that's what you originally intended. I saw the third Terminator movie, but have no memory of it at all. I'd have to revisit it to see if I felt it was a necessary installment in the storyline.

 

[GreenNickle]

The Predator is taking a dump on all the sequels

 

[iowajerms]

xXx

The purpose of the State of the Union was what?

 

[Clayton]

The Pirates of the Caribbean series coulda stopped before and I wouldn't have minded. They are reaching more and more

The script for the first one was adapted/blatantly ripped off an obscure video game so the rest of the movies were unnecessary by default.

I'm going to go with the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The European version of the first one was fine. The American one was also good but totally not needed and all of the sequels aren't needed at all. Its all one big cash cow on an author's materials after he passed away.

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

I liked the first three Hannibal Lecter movies and felt, if one wanted to know the story of the good doctor, Manhunter needed The Silence of the Lambs, which in turn needed Hannibal.. I never saw Hannibal Rising (which dealt with Lecter's youth) and didn't feel it was necessary to tell his story. Did anyone see that movie and do you feel I would get something out of seeing it? (I'll note I also liked Manhunter's remake Red Dragon.)

 

[TxHeat]

sometimes, actually many times Hollywood should leave well enough alone.

Space Jam 2 (with Lebron instead of Jordan)
Independence Day 2 (Will Smith turned it down)
Goonies 2
Beetlejuice 2
Blade Runner 2 (Harrison Ford is a go with it)
Top Gun 2 (not sure about Tom Cruise's involvement)

and of course National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2 (featuring Ed Helms as Rusty with Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo cameos)

 

[outofyourmind]

I think for the most part most sequels are garbage.
A few exceptions in my book would be, in no particular order.
1) Back to the future 2/3
2) Terminator 2
3) Ghostbusters 2
4) Godfather 2
5) Aliens
6) Toy Story 2

 

[outofyourmind]

Some of the worst:
1) Weekend at Bernies 2
2) Anchorman 2
3) Hangover 2
4) Indiana Jones/Crystal Skull
5) Godfather 3

 

[TxHeat]

I think for the most part most sequels are garbage.
A few exceptions in my book would be, in no particular order.
1) Back to the future 2/3
2) Terminator 2
3) Ghostbusters 2
4) Godfather 2
5) Aliens
6) Toy Story 2

I agree with the garbage category, but most sequels that were good/decent were done in a fairly short time frame from when the original came out, not 15+ years after the original as in the case of the movies I listed. Question being, is Hollywood that short on ideas for new movies where they have to go deep into the vault?

 

[outofyourmind]

I agree with the garbage category, but most sequels that were good/decent were done in a fairly short time frame from when the original came out, not 15+ years after the original as in the case of the movies I listed. Question being, is Hollywood that short on ideas for new movies where they have to go deep into the vault?

I think that "Hollywood being short on ideas" is an epidemic and at an all time high. There is such a demand for movies now, because of cable and dish, that they just pump out crappy stuff and still make money. They have exhausted bad ideas and go back 10-15-20 years for even worse ideas and look to pick off some past big star that needs the money and attention now.

Space Jam 2 (with Lebron instead of Jordan)
Independence Day 2 (Will Smith turned it down)
Goonies 2
Beetlejuice 2
Blade Runner 2 (Harrison Ford is a go with it)
Top Gun 2 (not sure about Tom Cruise's involvement)

Every single one of those movies is a terrible idea, but will move to cable quickly and then the cable companies can tell you how many great movies they bring to you and charge you out the ass for them.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I think for the most part most sequels are garbage.
A few exceptions in my book would be, in no particular order.
1) Back to the future 2/3
2) Terminator 2
3) Ghostbusters 2
4) Godfather 2
5) Aliens
6) Toy Story 2

With the exception of #6, which I've seen neither of, a perfect list.

As for Hollywood running out of ideas I guess they forgot how to read.

Lots of good pulp out there dying for translation to the big screen.

And I'm not talking fucking comic books.....

 

[outofyourmind]

With the exception of #6, which I've seen neither of, a perfect list.

Toy Story 1/2 aren't just for kids.
They really are some kick ass movies.
Maybe it's just the kid in me.

 

[calsnowskier]

Toy Story 1/2 aren't just for kids.
They really are some kick ass movies.
Maybe it's just the kid in me.

Nope.

Solid, solid flicks.

 

[TheDayMan]

Some of the worst:
1) Weekend at Bernies 2
2) Anchorman 2
3) Hangover 2
4) Indiana Jones/Crystal Skull
5) Godfather 3

1 and 3 were good.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Toy Story 1/2 aren't just for kids.
They really are some kick ass movies.
Maybe it's just the kid in me.

So I've been told.

But my inclination to view is still minimal. I'm not a fan of animated.

 

[Cave_Johnson]

So I've been told.

But my inclination to view is still minimal. I'm not a fan of animated.

 

[kcvet]

ideal for today's crime rate

 

[beardown07]

Aliens is the greatest sequel of all-time.


Terminator 2 was better than the first.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Aliens is the greatest sequel of all-time.


Terminator 2 was better than the first.

Hard to argue.

Godfather 2 was stellar though. Might pip Aliens.

 

[PatsFan2003]

Aliens was the best of the series imo. I still like the original Terminator but I can see why people liked it more.