Top 20 Sequels that were better than the original
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The common belief is that sequels are never as good as the original. However, over the years a few movies have broken past that mold and have actually gone on to be better than the originals. Here is a list of the sequels that were better than the original.
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1.
The Silence of the Lambs
Although The Silence of the Lambs is not technically a sequel, I will give it a pass because it was written by the same person and carries the same spirit.
47 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Christmas Vacation
31 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
The Godfather, Part II
The Godfather, Part II was brilliant because it functioned as both a prequel and a sequel. The movie showed both the raise of the DeNiro and his son trying to save the family business, and would set the standard for years to come.
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
The Empire Strikes Back
Stars Wars was an undisputed hit, and the sequel had a lot of pressure on it to deliver. That is exactly what it did.
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Dark Knight
Batman Begins gave new life to the Bruce Wayne, but Dark Knight stole the spot light. Since the first film took care of all of the buildup, Dark Knight was able to dive straight into the action.
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Mad Max 2
Everything about Mad Max 2 was an improvement from the first installment. The story was emotional and inspiring, and will go down as one of the greatest sequels in cinema.
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Superman II
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Aliens
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
The Bourne Supremacy
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Before Sunset
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Star Trek I: The Wrath of Khan
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Army of Darkness
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Back to the Future II
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
From Russia with Love
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
After the Thin Man
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
French Connection II
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Clear & Present Danger
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
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