Sentences with phrase «rare sequel»

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.

«The rare sequel guaranteed to be better than the original.

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.

We'd say it's the rare sequel that surpasses the original — but as Deadpool would put it: «That's just lazy writing.»

What Worked: «Kung Fu Panda 2» is one of those rare sequels that live up to the original.

The Empire Strikes Back is also one of those rare sequels that exceed the original in terms of excellence which is a testament to it's brilliance.

Summary: «Kung Fu Panda 2» is one of those rare sequels that are as good as the original.

Not only that but it surpasses the original creating one of those rare sequels that is better than the first one and is the best of the franchise.

It's there that Roberts most notably leans into his own sensibilities, and while some of the results are a bit silly — baddies who just won't die, jump scares, wacky coincidences — they also leave his own stamp on the feature, allowing «Prey at Night» to be the rare sequel that occupies its own space while also honoring its predecessor.

In terms of the imaginative ways it expands on the themes of the first movie, it is the rare sequel that is at least the equal of its iconic original.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (James Cameron, 1991) That rare sequel that trumps its predecessor, James Cameron and co-writer William Wisher Jr. crafted a near - perfect action - movie script that flipped the original on its head and let Ahnold be a good guy.

Creep 2 is the rare sequel that outperforms the original.

(The original MNC sold or $ 15 on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade, making the free new game a rare sequel that is cheaper than the game it follows.)

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.»

Terminator 2: Judgement Day Year: 1991 Director: James Cameron That rare sequel that trumps its predecessor, James Cameron and co-writer William Wisher Jr. crafted a near - perfect action - movie script that flipped the original on its head and let Ahnold be a good guy.

The rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor, «Catching Fire» tackles head - on the repercussions of the events of «The Hunger Games,» deepening Collins» cinematic mythology even as it proves that teen - lit is more than capable of tackling complex ideas.

Gremlins 2 may not be in the video library of everyone who possess Gremlins, but it's one of the rare sequels that may be owned by many who don't own the first film.

Co-starring Brendan Gleeson as Knuckles McGinty, a safe cracker and prison cook, Jim Broadbent as the antique shop owner, and Peter Capaldi as the grumpy Mr. Curry, who serves as the foil to the fabulous world around Paddington Brown, Paddington 2 is the rare sequel that surpasses what made the original so memorable.

A personal favorite, this one could actually be one of the rare sequels that improves upon the original.

Later this year, Janet plans to publish her autobiography, providing an intimate look at her life.Here, she talks about reprising the role of Pat in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too, one of those rare sequels which is actually better than the original.

The expats are back in that rare sequel that betters its predecessor

Well - made and engrossing, Star Trek Into Darkness is the rare sequel that stands strongly on its own.

All in all, Alice Through The Looking Glass is a rare sequel that embraces and enhances the original.

Fans of Ridley Scott's influential Alien will violently disagree, but here's that rare sequel that's actually superior to its predecessor.

This is the rare sequel that's bigger and better.

House Party 2 may just be that rare sequel.

«Blade Runner 2049» is the rare sequel that is at least the equal of its iconic original.

The result is an existential quandary that writer - director Christopher McQuarrie negotiates with characteristic cleverness and a sly respect for the sheer durability of genre; at once questioning and reaffirming the pleasures of cinematic espionage, this is the rare sequel that leaves its franchise feeling not exhausted but surprisingly resurgent at 19 years and counting».

This is a rare sequel that I would argue is just as good, if not somewhat better the original.

This time, actors Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy not only played but also co-wrote their parts, and the result is that rare sequel that betters the original.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 is the rare sequel that improves upon its predecessor in nearly every single way imaginable.

Opening with not one but two action sequences to let you know that it means business, «John Wick: Chapter 2» doubles down on everything that made the first movie so enjoyable — including a higher body count and headshots galore — resulting in the rare sequel that's bigger and better as well.

«The rare sequel that truly merits its existence... Yes, Blade Runner 2049 is one hard - working and deep - thinking replicant» — KT

Finding Dory is the rare sequel that repurposes the original as character foundation rather than as a cheap form of fan service.

It's a rare sequel, or rather origin story (to a spin - off!)

«Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising» is the rare sequel that is not just better than the original, it's significantly better.

Pac - Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is one of those rare sequels that successfully manages to retain the core appeal of the original title whilst simultaneously expanding on it in meaningful ways.

Alice: Madness Returns is a rare sequel that surpasses the original.

Tales of Xillia 2 is the rare sequel that builds on what was good about the original and continues the story in a logical direction.

Not only that, it is one of those rare sequels that is better than the original — and the original itself is always on the «best video games ever» lists!