Originally posted by: CO
...I really don't revisit them years later unless they are on cable and I am channel surfing. But when it comes to popping in a DVD, I can watch BTTF, SW, ESB, Raiders, Jaws endlessly cause they have that magic everytime you watch them.

I'm on board with that and have actually taken it one step further. I don't watch sequels to films I really love. I don't want any unnecessary images in my head, any unnecessary story. I learned my lesson with Empire and Return. I didn't want to know any more - I didn't want any blanks filled in - any questions answered. They tarnished the magic and adventure or Star Wars for me. It took me years to purge them from my psyche.

Here are some of my top movies (that had sequels) and how I've handled them. Some I learned my lesson the hard way, others were never even a consideration.

Star Wars - Saw Empire and Return, was disappointed. Saw TPM and was sickened. Haven’t seen the last two films or any SE versions of the OT.

Jaws – sequels aren’t an option.

Raiders Of The Lost Ark – saw both sequels. They’re OK, but I won’t bother with them in the future unless they're on cable late at night. I'll most likely go see the next one unless I get a thorough review and find out it's crap.

Alien – sequels aren’t an option.

Back To The Future – saw part of the second one, it sucked. Won’t bother with three.

Planet Of The Apes – saw most of the second one, it sucked. Won’t bother with the others.