For fans of the first film, the final ending scenes are the most spectacular in linking directly into the opening of the first Thing.
For years, a sequel to the film that starred Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Terrance Howard, and Morris Chestnut as a group of old friends that reunite for a wedding, has been on the minds and mouths
of fans of that first film.
And even though I wasn't a huge
fan of his first film on his comeback trail (The Darjeeling Limited), I kept my hopes up for his second in line:...
Blade II will probably
please fans of the first film because it's arguably better, but if you require more in your entertainment than ass - kicking and explosions for two hours, Blade II proves that better doesn't always equate to good.
Not only do you have to come up with something unexpected that will
surprise fans of the first film, but the sequel also has to further develop the characters and offer obstacles for them to overcome that feel organic to the story.
Sharknado 3 felt a bit like a reunion movie for
fans of the first film as we find out what happened to Nova (Cassie Scerbo) who comes back as a bad ass — who at one point took out a bunch of sharks with a mascara shotgun (no, really, again.
While fans of the first film await word on an Edge of Tomorrow sequel, tentatively titled Live Die Repeat and Repeat, Blunt revealed to IndieWire that work on the sequel could have begun last year, but she delayed the film so she could work on Disney's Mary Poppins Returns.
The Pitch Perfect 2trailer has finally arrived and it includes all the great one - liners and beautiful
voices fans of the first film were hoping for!
Nostalgia plays a big part of the conversations at hand between the characters and will definitely appeal to
fans of the first film looking to return to these characters.
Ted 2 is bound to be a more commercially successful film than West, especially considering that the Ted series has a large number
of fans of the first film.
And even though I wasn't a
huge fan of his first film on his comeback trail (The Darjeeling Limited), I kept my hopes up for his second in line: Drillbit Taylor.
Once again starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular comic book mutant who just doesn't have what it takes to be a member of the X-Men, this sequel is certain to
please fans of the first film.
The main players don't need as much of a build - up
for fans of the first film, but the new supporting players are given a bit of short shrift, as outside of maybe a one line introduction, they're just there to serve a purpose to the plot before they're out of the picture entirely.
But the new movie's production designer, Martin Whist, says he's
a fan of the first film with high expectations for RoboCop's return (in theaters Feb. 12).
121:45: Again, it just seems like a big middle - finger to
fans of the first film to establish the Wayne / Vale relationship and to relatively ignore it in the second film.
If you're
a fan of the first film then you will find much to love.
And luckily,
fans of the first film will be pleased to know that Paddington 2 not only lives up to its predecessor, but improves upon it...
Director Craig Brewer (Hustle and Flow), who also wrote the script, is obviously
a fan of the first film.
If you are
a fan of the first film, then I highly recommend you getting into this series if you haven't already.
The thing that I love also is that we didn't even make it for
fans of the first film that we did.»
And yes,
fans of the first film will mourn the absence of the great Rutger Hauer, yet there is no need to dwell on one of the few negatives.
That's just a personal preference, but
fans of the first film will no doubt enjoy the sequel as the bite still lands.
If you are
fan of the first film, you will love this film easily.
While it's unclear whether Pacific Rim Uprising will be more successful than its predecessor in terms of critic reviews and box office returns, especially with what appears to be a new look and feel thanks to DeKnight's work,
fans of the first film are undoubtedly excited for the sequel.
While I wasn't a huge
fan of the first film (I thought it was decent), I'm excited to see what a guy like Foy does with such a massive property, as this will be a big opportunity to show the horror community what he's made of.
Fans of the first film will be...
There might be marginally enough here to satisfy
some fans of the first film, but the sequel fails to kick ass.
Fans of the first film, who are probably not very difficult to entertain since they just like the stars, probably won't be too disappointed investing their money in this one.
Were
you a fan of the first film?
Although Yul Brynner (The Magnificent Seven, The King and I), sadly in his final film appearance, reprises his role as the gun - touting cowboy gone berserk,
fans of the first film should be told that his new footage consists of a ludicrous dream sequence where Tracy envisions herself in a romantic affair with the homicidal android.
Fans of the first film have been patiently awaiting this first trailer, as the film is scheduled for VOD release in October.
Mark and Mel have great on screen chemistry and if you were
a fan of the first film then you'll find moments in this film that I'm sure you'll enjoy.
For all its faults, which really aren't too many, Ocean's Twelve is still a worthwhile jaunt for
all fans of the first film, with enough clever twists, cheeky asides, beautiful locales, and funny actors to justify the price of admission.
I can only recommend this film to
fans of the first film who aren't complete fanatics.
Fans of the first film will no doubt enjoy this semi-trippy ride.
Fans of the first film have been beaten enough with movies and games that haven't gotten close to the grandness of Jurassic Park, and I am still on the search for that very product.