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Most movie franchises don’t necessarily start out with the idea of expanding on a series. This possibility is usually explored based on the film’s reception and commercial viability. Due to the highly volatile and lucrative nature of the film industry, films that do well in a franchise are then created, more for economic greed than creative satisfaction.
In most cases, the basis behind the first movie of the franchise is clear. The text is tight, the action is on point, and each character is given their due and fleshed out to the point of clarity. Unfortunately, this can’t be said for many follow-up films as they are made around the clock, announced before they’re even thought of, resulting in half-baked, half-baked films that are likely to be much more than that.
Tom Cruise’s honorable mention was going against industry standards in terms of a sequel Top Gun: Maverick. Cruz and his team took their time to let the follow-up film simmer before introducing it to the world 36 years later, The best Fanatics, earning $1.49 billion.
Rocky (1976)
the rocky The film series presents itself as a prime example of milking a cow until it bleeds. The first movie had heart and substance. After that, all the other films were dilutions of the basic ethos until the last one was a little too bland and unbearable at some points. Much like a game of poker, the trick to making a good movie franchise is knowing what to say and knowing when to leave.
American Pie (1999)
American pie It is a rite of passage that results in the seemingly loss of innocence and documents the transformation of a boy into a man, executed in the most crude and hateful manner. A classic tale of corny jokes and remarks about locker room humor, American pie is a mindless comedy that has funny moments and is bound to make you laugh out loud (at least during your teenage years).
As with most cases, the rest of the films in the franchise ran out of things to say, instead focusing on gags and jokes straight out of a smutty adult magazine, which were neither funny nor substantial.
Alien (1979)
View the case because not all follow-up movies are bad, though alien The franchise had a great start with Ridley Scott’s alien He was closely followed by James Cameron Aliens. Alien 3 He had his moments, but still didn’t qualify for his predecessor’s league. But another Alien 3 is when things started to get a lot model oriented like Alien: Resurrection, PrometheusAnd And Alien: Covenant There were moments of terror, but they were overshadowed by even greater periods of wasted potential.
The Lion King (1994)
Considered by many to be one of the greatest animated films ever made, children across many generations have grown up watching the king lion. After the success of the original movie released in 1994, Disney hurried up and kicked off The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. With a string of mediocre reviews from fans and critics alike, it’s safe to say that the movie wasn’t Disney’s credit.
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean Another example of a franchise that started well but seemed to lose its way towards the end, climaxing at its lowest point Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Unlike other big budget franchises, Pirates of the Caribbean Some good movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End And Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s ChestAnd But nothing close to the original Curse of the Black Pearl.
Die Hard (1998)
Varying greatly in quality and spirit, there is a distinct difference between the former Die hard film and the fourth. While the follow-up films are technically advanced and layered with flashy action sequences, they seem to lack the spirit and grit of the first part. The follow-up films might be able to pull a punch, but they certainly lack the attitude behind them.
Jurassic Park (1993)
Steven Spielberg is one of Hollywood’s most consistent directors, and his name has become synonymous with quality. what makes Jurassic Park The real treat is the fusion of never-before-seen CGI with neat, tidy text. Unfortunately, despite the franchise It experienced a steady decline in quality as the follow-up films seemed to lack the horror and mayhem that the original film brought with it.
Iron Man (2008)
Juggernaut of the 2008 film season, Jon Favreau Iron Man He single-handedly spearheaded the Marvel revival as he introduced the MCU to the world and the world to the MCU. Unfortunately, the follow-up movie, Iron Man 2And It wasn’t nearly as strong. Pick up the franchise with Iron Man 3 Because it refrained from deviating from traditional superhero movie archetypes, while also sacrificing crucial character development making it the first and original Iron Man, Best movie in the franchise.
The Hangover (2009)
Remnants Pleasantly surprising audiences and critics alike, it offered a refreshing take on the buddy road trip genre, mixed with elements of extravagance and debauchery. The film’s lack of predictability combined with likable youthful jokes and clichés gave birth to a cult classic that changed the face of the genre and catapulted Zac Galifianakis to superstardom.
Attempting to recreate the magic of the first installment, Todd Phillips’ follow-up film is an elusive exaggeration of dark tones, unfunny humor, and dire stakes. However, when compared to the creatively gripping third, Part Two feels like a proper follow-up.
The Matrix (1999)
work on multiple levels simultaneously, matrix Combining wire-fu with a futuristic war between humans and machines, while also touching on some pertinent questions about the meaning of life, it made 1999’s The Wachowski Sisters an instant hit.
Warner Bros. Subsequent parts quickly turn green Reloaded And revolutions with the latest installment, resurrection It will be released in 2021. Like most matrix The movies, the action sequences and the cinematography are mind-blowing, but the sequels had a convoluted plot that attempts more than it tells.
