Instead of being an amped up version of the original, «Spider - Man 2» is the rare sequel that tones down the action for what could be described as an existential super hero film. (businessinsider.com)
«The rare sequel guaranteed to be better than the original. (nypost.com)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is that rare sequel that surpasses the original, making the series feel like a worthy addition to all the great trilogies already out there. (popmatters.com)