It occurred to me that among my favorite films are a few sequels but not the originals. Not that the originals were bad, simply that the sequels put everything together perfectly for me (and of course the argument that a sequel doesn’t need to set up the premise again, So they can jump right in)…
I thought 2 Towers was the better sequel, Return of the King was all over the place, kind of Last Jedi style. And it just… wouldn’t… end. Still good though, unlike the star wars shitshow I compared it to.
I remember going to see it in theaters with my buddies. I fell asleep about half way through - woke up about 45 minutes later to about 1.5 hrs worth of movie left … it. just. wouldn’t. end.
Death Wish 3
Dawn of the Dead
Warlock 2
Fright Night 2
Bride of Chucky
Jason Goes to Hell
A Nighmare on Elm Street 4
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Harry Potter 4
Blade 2