Friday, May 13, 2011

Top 5 Movie Sequels (or Theequels)

What is the 3rd movie in a trilogy called?  The second is called the sequel.  Is the third called the threequel?

Not many movies have great sequels, but there are a few.  Here is my list of the Top 5 Sequels (or Threequels):

5 - "The Lord of the Rings:  The Two Towers":  I actually liked "Two Towers" better than "Fellowship of the Ring".  It just built on the first movie, and with the return of Gandalf, it was just better.  "The Lord of the Rings" is possibly the greatest movie trilogy in history.

4 - "The Dark Knight":  I'm one of the few that like "Batman Begins" better than "The Dark Knight", but don't get me wrong, I really liked the 2nd film in the Christopher Nolan version of Batman.  Note that the 3rd and final Christopher Nolan Batman movie will come out next summer.  It has a lot to live up to if it's going to equal the first two movies.

3 - "Ghostbusters II":  This is a sequel that is almost as good as the first.  The laughs keep rolling as the Ghostbusters return to the job, this time to stop Viggo the Carpathian.  "Only a Carpathian would come back now, and choose New York.  Tasty pick...Bonehead!"  Oh, and the walking Statue of Liberty and dancing toaster make this a classic.  I wonder when Hollywood is going to "reimagine" this movie franchise.

2 - "Return of the Jedi":  My favorite movie in the "Star Wars" franchise is also one of the best sequels, or threequels in my opinion.  It was actually really hard for me not to put this one #1 on the list, but I think you'll agree that my #1 is better.  By "Return of the Jedi", Luke isn't really whiny anymore, Darth Vader is conflicted, we finally get to see the emperor, and Admiral Ackbar utters the famous words..."It's a trap!"  What more can you ask for?

1 - "The Lord of the Rings:  Return of the King":  Yes, two from the same trilogy.  As I said, the best trilogy ever!  With it's 7 endings, epic battles, impressive special effects and great story, how could I not put "Return of the King" on the top of this list?  I can honestly say that this is the only 4 hour movie I've ever watched without a potty break.  I just couldn't take my eyes off it the first time I saw it.  Even the 2nd, 3rd and 4th times...I was riveted.  I didn't even care when they released an "extended edition" because even more movie was better in my opinion.  Just a great, great movie.

1 comment:

Nuke said...

That's a list I can agree with, but with the exception of replacing Return of the Jedi with Empire Strikes Back. We all know I love darker stories. T still thinks I'm crazy for that.