Sentences with phrase «plot as a sequel»

I feel as if there wasn't much development with the plot as a sequel.

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Synopsis: The Hunger Games saga continues in this sequel that finds a revolution brewing as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) take a «Victor's Tour» of the districts, and President Snow (Donald Sutherland) plots their downfall during preparations for The Quarter Quell, which only occurs every 25 years in celebration of the Capitol's victory over the districts.

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.

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

Fox has done a damn fine job of keeping the sequel's plot under wraps, but the sequel will see the return of Ryan Reynold «s antihero Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, as he goes up against Josh Brolin «s time - traveling mercinary Cable.

Seeings as pretty much the entire continuing plot hinges on a (really obvious) twist revealed in that movie's final minutes, we'll just mention that it had Sean Bean in it and for a nice change he didn't betray anyone and / or die — meaning the Game of Thrones star can return for a larger role in the sequel.

This sequel does give us the goods that we appreciate, but don't care about as much, i.e., the tech and plot, but removes those things which gave its predecessor its entertainment value.

Given that the plot motor is Thanos's worry that the universe is overpopulated, sly self - awareness is shown as the filmmakers embrace drastic solutions to the problems of braiding multiple franchises into one — though some jiggery - pokery with Dr Strange's time - juggling amulet (and Cumberbatch's knowing line readings) suggest any shocking plot developments can be rolled back later, especially with sequels in development for characters who seem to be permanently written out in a tragic finale that's also an old - fashioned cliffhanger.

As is custom for most comedy sequels, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising finds a way to conveniently recycle the plot of its predecessor so that it can revisit the same beats and gags that audiences loved so much the first time.

Iron man v Iron Monger, Thor v Loki (both norse gods, & royalty), Hulk v Abomination, Cap v Red Skull (they're very different chars, but in the plot, they're established as both super soldiers more or less made of the same stuff) and Iron Man kept the trend alive with it's first sequel (and now that I think about it, cap 2 as well with winter soldier).

«The Grudge» suffers from a lack of character development and several minor gaffes in its own internal logic, as well as the kind of often nonsensical horror - movie plot calculation that leaves shamelessly obvious openings for endless sequels.

If the plot sounds familiar, it's because the movie follows the same basic story beats of the original, and while that's not as problematic as it would be for most sequels — after all, these guys are so dumb they transcend logic — there's something that just feels off about this installment.

Any hope that «Warcraft» would be the first great video game adaptation is promptly squashed within the opening 30 minutes, and it only gets worse from there as the audience is forced to suffer through the convoluted plot (including an unearned romance between Lothar and Garona), a clunky finale that's more interested in setting up future sequels than providing a satisfying conclusion, and a handful of unmemorable action sequences.

This will be a major plot driver in the sequel, as it has inspired Hank and his daughter Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) to explore the microverse to try to rescue Janet.

,» the sequel to his 1987 cult classic «Wings of Desire» that found her in a supporting role as a trenchcoat - wearing angel bearing witness on the denizens of a newly - reunited Berlin — although the crackpot plotting would earn it mixed reviews, the eclectic cast (including the likes of Peter Falk, Willem Dafoe, Lou Reed and Mikhail Gorbachev) and the look of Berlin after the fall definitely make it worth reexamining.

And Spectre overtly positions itself as a sequel to Skyfall, with that film's destruction of the MI6 HQ having major plot repercussions here.

Clearly a sequel to Olympus Has Fallen, the film follows U.S. secret service head Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) as he tries to stop a plot to assassinate several world leaders who...

While the plot spins out of control, stopping every now and then for an Elton John dance party (as with the original, he is a producer on the sequel and lends his catalog), the pairs learn a lot about how to demonstrate proper appreciation for their partners, particularly the logic - driven Sherlock and Juliet.

The plot of the sequel, through convoluted means, has the troopers hired on as the police force of a town near the Canadian border that's about to be annexed into the United States.

The result is another loosely plotted multi-character-study from director Richard Linklater, as well as a spiritual sequel to Hal Ashby's 1973 film The Last Detail, based on a follow - up book by Darryl Ponicsan, who wrote the source novel for the Ashby movie.

But anything I could say about this sequel — 30 years on in its internal world, 35 years on for us — even if I spoiled almost everything about the plot and the characters, could just as easily be said about the original film.

While director James Wan went on to the more refined pastures of the Insidious and Conjuring franchises, the Saw sequels increasingly curdled into nastiness and convoluted plotting as tortured as their victims.

With a complex plot exploring debated themes such as multi-ethnic society, the best writing in the series, improvements for both stealth and shooting mechanics, meaningful sidequests and a lot of care in creating a detailed (albeit small) game world, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a more than worthy sequel to one of the best role - playing games of recent times.

74 % Iron Man 2 (2010) It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that «Iron Man» was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action - packed plot, and Johansson makes a credible superhero as the mysterious Natasha Romanoff - a.k.a. the Black Widow.

It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that Iron Man was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action - packed plot, and Johansson makes a credible superhero as the mysterious Natasha Romanoff - a.k.a. Black Widow.

The film's plot also feels like a derivative and Goth - infused mash - up of the age - old werewolf vs. vampire trope, mixed with the bullets and leather stylings of The Matrix (as it happens, Underworld's 2003 theatrical release was sandwiched by the two Matrix sequels).

Although Watts hadn't been locked in for a sequel prior to film's release (most directors don't have options for sequels, only actors do), the news doesn't come as a surprise as Watts and studio execs had discussed the plots of upcoming installments.

I actually liked the sequel a bit better than the original, as the plot was more fully realized, although Cat People was more technically accomplished.

In the interview, Vaughn suggests that the sequel's plot will continue to serve as a paper - thin mechanism for delivering kinetically creative violence.

But Seth has revealed he had replaced Mila as the female lead because of the plot he has chosen for the sequel.

Actually, the plot needn't detain us much, except insofar as it efficaciously sets up a sequel in which underused Ejiofor will presumably come into his own as renegade magician Mordo.

After promotional promises of «edgier and darker,» the sequel's emphasis on plot rather than violent scenarios came as a pleasant surprise.

As the sequel goes to more absurd plot lines and over-the-top spy mechanics, the animation can be downright shoddy.

Unfortunately, the sequel has many of the same problems as its predecessor, not the least of which includes the nonsensical plot and disappointing finale.

As such, it only makes sense for the sequel to pick up The Vulture's plot thread again, after Homecoming left it (somewhat) dangling.

Taylor - Johnson remains likeably bland, though, despite his character's name on the title, he isn't given nearly as much to do in this sequel except to be the conduit through which the plot can propel more of the colorful supporting characters to the forefront.

Rocky's lack of boxing - movie plot and false drama actually serves it well as a first movie; it establishes a lot of characters, from Adrian to Apollo Creed to Rocky's trainer Mickey (Burgess Meredith) and louse of a best friend (and prospective brother - in - law) Paulie (Burt Young), who will return to the series for years to come — characters who are so beloved by Stallone that even their absences from later sequels must be marked as plot points.

The Thin Man series was one of Hollywood's first franchises and — as would often be the case — the sequels wore out the initial idea through increasingly patchy plots.

As I got near the end, I thought that there really should be a sequel, then the plot changed ----- definitely no sequel.

So, as I started figuring out the basic plot for Duty from Ashes, the sequel to Vengeance from Ashes, I thought I'd finally put Scrivener to the test.

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While Remedy «definitely want [s] a sequel,» even going as far as already setting the plot, it is Microsoft who is holding things up in favor of more DLC episodes.

Now we are in the final months of waiting for the sequel, as Avadon 2: The corruption is set to release this November with more intrigue, role - playing, plot twists and strategic combat the fueled the original.

We can't wait for the sequel, where you'll presumably be diving into the minds of all sorts of new characters as well as learning new PSI abilities to help you unravel emotional turmoil and uncover any evil plots.

Getting his very own game has been a long time coming, as the road warrior and his trusty shotgun take to the wilds of the wastelands once again in a unique adventure that takes its cue and plots from George Miller's 1979 grindhouse film and it's subsequent sequels, such as most recently, this summer's Mad Max: Fury Road.

The game is quite slow paced, and it takes a while for things to pick up... only to be left hanging, as several important plot points are resolved in the sequel.

Dead Rising and its sequels solve this by forcing you to follow the plot for as long as you can while juggling whatever sidequests you want, and making it clear that you probably won't get through the main plot unless you bulk up some with side missions.

With a complex plot exploring debated themes such as multi-ethnic society, the best writing in the series, improvements for both stealth and shooting mechanics, meaningful sidequests and a lot of care in creating a detailed (albeit small) game world, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a more than worthy sequel to one of the best role - playing games of recent times.

The portable sequel will act as a direct continuation of the plot events following Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater on the PS2, and -LSB-...]

The much - wanted sequel to Rockstar's Western classic takes place before the original game, focusing on Dutch's infamous gang as confirmed by the game's plot - heavy trailer.