Sentences with phrase «far as sequels»

And as far as sequels go, the folks at Hello Games did an excellent job.

As far as sequels go, the Droid X2 is solid, but it's no blockbuster.

As far as sequels go, xXx: Return of Xander Cage should have been a layup.

Although it's pretty good as far as sequels go, owing a great deal of its creepiness to Christopher Young's superlative score (appropriated by Danny Elfman in Batman), Hellraiser II only occasionally captures the dank decomposition of Barker's literary and cinematic sensibility.

As far as sequels go, this one is entertaining, brightly colored with more plot than is truly necessary.

As far as sequels go, this is pretty good, even if it's not as good as the original.

As far as sequels are concerned, this sequel is just as good as the first, and that's rare.

As far as sequels go, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (huh, Guantanamo isn't in Apple's dictionary) is superior to the first.

As far as a sequel goes, Miyamoto clarified that they «have talked about it but it isn't anything that's concrete at this point.»

Not exact matches

And many, many sequels aren't executed with the thought or care of their far - superior original films, especially in series that have stretched over many years — as one sees in the chasm of quality between «The Terminator» (1984) and «Terminator Genisys» (2015).

How far complete clarity about oneself, as to whether one is in despair, may be united with being in despair, where this knowledge and self - knowledge might not avail precisely to tear a man out of his despair, to make him so terrified about himself that he would cease to be in despair — these questions we shall not decide here, we shall not even attempt to do so, since in the sequel we shall find a place for this whole investigation.

The Columbia University professor who gave us the much - discussed Ignorance in 2012 returns with the logical sequel: If ignorance is what drives us to imagine solutions, failure is the fuel that takes us further as we zero in on understanding.

The trick for a movie of this type, at least one that is aspiring to be more than just a simple - minded exploitation film (such as the original Charles Bronson «Death Wish,» a far more complicated work than usually given credit for, especially in comparison to its tacky sequels), is to create a narrative that somehow justifies such actions without completely overdoing it.

PC gamers needn't worry they missed the first game, as the superior sequel's endless loops of addiction feel far more honest and rewarding than the flawed original.

Bertino returns, as a co-screenwriter this time, leaving the directorial work to Johannes Roberts, who brings a far surer hand and a more striking visual aesthetic to the sequel.

Unlike franchises overexplained to breaking point, the sequel repeats the no - frills plot of the first outing with no further depth — which means that as a film, it needs to work as an engine, primarily, to scare us into submission.

Reprising the role that first made her an Oscar magnet, Cate Blanchett offers up her most compelling performance thus far as the fiery monarch in this vastly superior sequel to the tepid 1998 telemovie Elizabeth.

The unseen events bookending Easy Rawlins» (Denzel Washington) transition from disaffected war veteran to private investigator - namely his former criminal escapades with a trigger - happy associate in Texas (Don Cheadle) versus his further adventures as a fully - fledged gumshoe - unfortunately sound a lot more interesting than the story we are being told, making this feel like a sequel to, or a two - hour trailer for, an even better film.

«Fay Grim» (May 18): Hal Hartley's sequel to «Henry Fool» brings back Parker Posey for further adventures as the title character, who hooks up with Jeff Goldblum's CIA agent.

As far as book sequels go, «Catching Fire» isn't exactly the most original, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the film adaptatioAs far as book sequels go, «Catching Fire» isn't exactly the most original, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the film adaptatioas book sequels go, «Catching Fire» isn't exactly the most original, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the film adaptation.

As always, there are far too many sequels, spin - offs, remakes and reboots clogging the cinemas, but hopefully they'll be better than 2016's lacklustre batch.

As always, there are far too many sequels, spin - offs, remakes and reboots clogging the cinemas, but surely some will be worth the effort.

As far as promotion for the Avengers sequel goes, he and co-star Mark Ruffalo know better than to spill any juicy detailAs far as promotion for the Avengers sequel goes, he and co-star Mark Ruffalo know better than to spill any juicy detailas promotion for the Avengers sequel goes, he and co-star Mark Ruffalo know better than to spill any juicy details.

The subtext of the (mediocre) first film has become text in the (far better) sequels: the Purge is the authoritarian government's excuse to declare war on the lower class, as the privileged have the resources to survive the night while low - income families get wiped out.

As if the original «Kingsman» weren't cartoony enough, with its blade - legged lady assassin and gratuitous exploding - heads finale, the sequel has gone and pushed the franchise's cheeky brand of absurdity even farther.

The sequel may delve further into his MIA status as Hank Pym gains the nerve to search for Janet one more time.

We're still far from the sequel, as we have a load of free updates in the future for TINY METAL.

But what's more impressive is the advance word on the film (our own included), and the buzz around it, which has been so positive, with it being touted as the rare sequel that improves on the original, and with many going so far as to compare it to «The Empire Strikes Back.»

The cast of Independence Day 2 has swelled further this week, with director Roland Emmerich revealing via Twitter that actress Joey King (Oz The Great and Powerful, Wish I Was Here) has joined the sequel, as well as confirming the return of Brent Spiner, who featured in the 1996 original as Dr. Brackish Okun.

2008's straight - to - video gem «Outpost,» though, practically begged for a sequel, as it established a fascinating central mythology ripe for further exploration.

Simply rehashing the same ideas won't work out for long, but as it stands, Dead Rising 4 is a fun entry that plays it too safe, but does offer possibilities for experimentation in further sequels.

2015's sequel, The Scorch Trials, ended up disappointing, as the series suddenly became a familiar YA adaptation complete with evil corporations, romantic melodrama, and the further building up of a chosen one narrative.

While Turtle Power could have segued straight into the hasty sequels, which were subjected to the usual diminishing returns and aren't very well - regarded, it wisely instead chooses to celebrate the impact of the franchise at large, which has far exceeded the three - year lifespan anticipated as a best - case scenario back when Eastman and Laird were developing their comic book series into a toy line (there are even priceless video clips of a meeting at Playmates).

Writers - directors Joe and Anthony Russo have impressively crafted a movie that functions as a sequel for both the «Avengers» and «Captain America» movies, as well as one that further paves the way for the upcoming «Avengers: Infinity War» two - parter...

As far as $ 150 million R - rated sequels to»80s cult films go, Blade Runner 2049 wasn't as transcendent as Mad Max: Fury Road, but still a worthy successor to the original Blade RunneAs far as $ 150 million R - rated sequels to»80s cult films go, Blade Runner 2049 wasn't as transcendent as Mad Max: Fury Road, but still a worthy successor to the original Blade Runneas $ 150 million R - rated sequels to»80s cult films go, Blade Runner 2049 wasn't as transcendent as Mad Max: Fury Road, but still a worthy successor to the original Blade Runneas transcendent as Mad Max: Fury Road, but still a worthy successor to the original Blade Runneas Mad Max: Fury Road, but still a worthy successor to the original Blade Runner.

Following the news that Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to play Mysterio in the sequel to Spider - Man: Homecoming, Variety are reporting further developments from the world of the Sinister Six, with the story that Michael Keaton will reprise his role as The Vulture.

As you can see, far from being another lazy sequel, «Shrek Forever After» dares to turn everything inside out, making Shrek an outsider again and forcing him to rise up to the occasion once more.

Ryan Reynolds» character makes the same joke in the sequel as he returns to the similarly vacant School for Gifted Youngsters... with a twist: Unbeknowst to the loud - mouthed superhero, the annoyed X-Men do briefly appear on - screen before Beast hastily closes the room's doors to avoid further interruption.

I'd even go so far as to say this is a better Jurassic Park sequel than the mystifyingly popular Jurassic World.

A sequel is already in the works, Ryan Reynolds, who stars as the Merc with a Mouth, is suddenly on the top of quite a few casting lists, and director Tim Miller, after doing segment work on masterpieces like David Fincher «s The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo and Edgar Wright «s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, can now call his own shots as far as what his next project would be, if not Deadpool 2.

Following director Sophie Fiennes» 2006 «The Pervert's Guide to Cinema,» this sequel involves Zizek in various costumes from famous films while discussing psychoanalytic theory, digging into the profound ideas about society and the human condition as far reaching as «The Searchers» and «Taxi Driver.»

As much of a remake as it is a sequel, this less funny and far less creative follow - up constitutes a disappointment and breaks director Todd Phillips» long streak of bettering himselAs much of a remake as it is a sequel, this less funny and far less creative follow - up constitutes a disappointment and breaks director Todd Phillips» long streak of bettering himselas it is a sequel, this less funny and far less creative follow - up constitutes a disappointment and breaks director Todd Phillips» long streak of bettering himself.

The studio has certainly been on a roll recently with their last film, Guardians of the Galaxy, far exceeding expectations (not only critically but at the box office as well), and Captain America: The Winter Soldier proving to be a more than worthy sequel to the original.

An increase in budget and Leitch's clearly increased confidence immediately mark the sequel as far more cinematic than the original, with our twirling anti-hero dispatching bad dudes with his katanas — and anything else he can lay his hands on — in epic environs, and in sumptuous slo - mo, and to Dolly Parton's «9 to 5».

Approaching Final Destination in the wake of its three sequels is certainly an interesting proposition, as it's obvious virtually from the word go that the film is a much different animal than its followups - as director James Wong (along with cowriters Glen Morgan and Jeffrey Reddick) has infused the movie with a far more deliberate and story - oriented vibe than fans have come to expect.

It was a far better weekend than expected for throwback sequel Super Troopers 2, but as with the past two weekends, the bulk of the conversation will start and end with John Krasinski's unstoppable horror movie A Quiet Place.

While quick and eager to offer food for thought with its questions raised, they are then far less sure to offer any sort of satisfying explanations or even at least the beginnings of them, the wishy - washy vagueness ultimately coming off as a willful decision less for intriguing, stimulating ambiguity than to rather gracelessly leave open back doors for sequels.

There are also, of course, self - referential jokes that take aim at Brolin's role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thanos and at the DC Universe, and it'll be interesting to see how far the metatextual stuff goes in this sequel.

The original Rush Hour felt like little more than warmed - over clichés, so it came as no surprise that the sequel was even farther removed from creativity.

That the movie ends with the promise of another sequel is undoubtedly the final straw, as it's impossible not to feel a twinge of irritation at the filmmakers» eagerness to crank out further installments of this increasingly incompetent series.