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Originally posted by: sean wookie
sequels tsk tsk tsk will they ever learn!!!!!!!!
In theory sequels make very good business sense.
Established characters/situations, reusable sets/props, brand recognition in the marketplace allowing for merchandising tie-ins and product placement, built-in audience demand to see 'the same thing again but different' or 'the continuing adventures of', less risk of the unknown quantity and they often require less initial outlay.
However, most sequels suck because they are just pumped out for a quick return with no thought put into the final product.
Intelligent sequels are few and far between and that's why the list of good sequels is small, almost always the same and grows ever so slowly.
The list generally goes: The Godfather II, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, The Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan, Aliens, Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Blade II and now Spider-Man 2 and Riddick
These sequels are considered better than the originals because they take the characters from the originals and develop them further by putting them in different and more interesting situations, increasing what's at stake and making the audience realise why the characters were so popular in the first place that their further adventures warranted a sequel.
I add Riddick to that list as it is a brave sequel that decides to switch genres from it's predecessor, that and I really like it.
When bad sequels are profitable you have only the audience to blame if more get made.