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In Hollywood , many successful movies have received sequels , but some sequels do n’t get as much attention as others . picture show sequels are used to continue the originals ' stories and also offer something newfangled to audiences . The success of a continuation count on its connection to the original , cast , production , and the perception of witness .
Some motion picture sequels receive in high spirits recognition for their faithfulness to the pilot , screenplay , and ability to preserve their stories convincingly . Others are ill-famed for their lack of connections to the original and their bankruptcy to excite audiences . However , some movie sequels have blow over from abstruseness and merit more attentiondue to their connections to some iconic movies .
10Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Sequel to The Blues Brothers (1980)
Blues Brothers 2000was release 18 years after the acclaimed melodic movieThe Blues Brothers . This continuation sees Elwood Blues being let go of after serving a protracted prison sentence , only to learn his chum and pardner - in - crime , Jake , has croak . timid about his future , Elwood decide to reunify his former band with the addition of some new members and embarks on another " Mission From God " , this time accompanied by a sarcastic vernal orphan , Buster .
WhileBlues Brothers 2000wasn’t well received by critics , in large part due to the absence seizure of John Belushi , it offers an insightful continuation of Elwood ’s narration while still using what made the original a achiever .
This continuation offers insight into what occur after Elwood served his time in jail and realize Dan Aykroyd , Aretha Franklin , and James Brown reprize their office from the original . It also pays tribute to the pilot through its soundtrack , dance episode , and police car chase scenes . WhileBlues Brothers 2000wasn’t well received by critics , in big part due to the absence of John Belushi , it offers an insightful continuation of Elwood ’s story while still using what made the original a success .
Despite The Blues Brothers being over 40 age old , there are still some facts you might not know about the roll and the devising of the movie .
9Bambi II (2006)
Sequel to Bambi (1942)
Bambi IIsees the young dun dwell with his beginner , The Great Prince of the Forest , after the death of his female parent . Bambi endeavour to impress his father , who , in turn , struggle with looking after his son . Slowly , the two start to bind , as The Great Prince learn his Word what it rent to rule the wood , and Bambi demo his father how to embrace his caring side and enjoy the surrounding forest .
Bambi ’s interactions with his father show how he was capable to contend with losing his mother and later becoming The Great Prince himself .
This unmediated - to - video recording Disney sequeloffers a deeper perceptiveness into the human relationship between Bambi and his father that was not see in the original movie . Bambi ’s interactions with his father show how he was able-bodied to cope with lose his mother and later on becoming The Great Prince himself . Bambi IIreceived an Annie Award for Best Animated Home Entertainment Production and is an enjoyable picture show to watch for those who liked the original .
Bambi IIwas turn 64 days afterBambi , which is the long time interruption to ever exist between a movie and a continuation .
8The Next Karate Kid (1994)
Third Sequel to The Karate Kid
Released in 1994,The Next Karate Kidsees Pat Morita reprise his iconic role as Mr. Miyagi , who takes on a new pupil ; a teenaged young woman named Julie Pierce , struggling with ire issues after the death of her parent . Mr. Miyagi teach Julie the significance of karate to help her through her annoyance . Slowly , thing begin to get better for the immature girl , but it is n’t long before they face threats from the Alpha Elite frat team .
The Next Karate Kidis realize for being the moving picture debut of Hilary Swank ; while the flick was see by criticsas the weakest motion picture of the enfranchisement , the carrying out of Swank and Morita were extremely praise . The movie shows excellent character evolution in Mr. Miyagi , as he moves to teaching a young girl , after his years of training Daniel Russo . While not as thrilling as the old instalment , it does contain spectacular scenes that stay dependable to the action of the entire franchise .
7Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Sequel to Dirty Dancing (1987)
mark during the Cuban Revolution , unseasoned stripling Katey Miller unwillingly move to Cuba with her family . ab initio unhappy with the changes in her life , Katey is introduced to Cuban medicine and dance through Javier , a server who ferment to support his family . They resolve to get into a Latin dance hall dance contest to come through the top prize , slowly fall in love along the way . The pic was free as both a prequel and a tribute to the 1987 classicDirty Dancing .
While not quite on the same grade as the original , foul Dancing : Havana Nightsis an enjoyable watch for those who had the time of their lives watching the 1987 movie .
This motion picture gives looker a probability to dig into the world of sensual Cuban dance , through its attention-getting soundtrack and alchemy between the lead theatrical role . It also features Patrick Swayze showing his dance skills , in a cameo as a terpsichore teacher . While not quite on the same level as the original , Dirty Dancing : Havana Nightsis an enjoyable sentinel for those who had the metre of their lives watching the 1987 movie .
6Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Second Sequel to Aladdin (1992)
In this 1996 direct - to - video picture , Aladdin and Jasmine are prepare for their nuptials , but their plans are threatened by the 40 Thieves who are searching for the powerful Hand of Midas . When the dust settle , a wizardly oracle reveals that Aladdin ’s long - lost father is still alive . With the helper of his friends , Aladdin determine to track down the stealer and find out the true statement about the Padre he never knew .
It was realize by many as superior to the first continuation , The Return of Jafar , thanks to its strong character development , interesting story , and Robin Williams reprising his iconic role as Genie .
Aladdin and The King of Thieveswas the second verbatim - to - telecasting sequel to the 1992 animated movie . It was see to it by many as superior to the first continuation , The Return of Jafar , thanks to its strong fibre development , interesting story , and Robin Williams reprising his iconic role as Genie . The movie later win 2 video production honour , andit is reckon as one of Disney ’s expert lineal - to - video recording sequels .
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5The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
Sequel to The Rescuers (1977)
The Rescuersis arguablyone of the most underrated Disney animated movies , depict two mouse , Bernard and Bianca of the Rescue Aid Society , devote to helping young abduction dupe . This 1990 sequel sees them move around to Australia , to aid a new male child named Cody and a golden bird of Jove named Marahute . Bernard and Bianca must team up with a hopping mouse name Jake , to save Cody and Marahute from a villainous poacher .
It offers a new rescue adventure and high-pitched - economic value action fit that bear protection to the master in an eye - catch and unequalled way .
The Rescuers Down Underproved itself to be just as heartwarming as the first pic and serves as an interesting protraction of Bernard and Bianca ’s story . It offer a young rescue risky venture and high-pitched - value action panorama that compensate testimonial to the original in an eye - catching and unique way , reach it an fantabulous sequel to the original film .
The Rescuers Down Underwas the first sequel ever release to any Disney animated movie .
4Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Second Sequel to Halloween
The third episode in theHalloweenfranchise , this movie sees children prepare for Halloween and are excited to wear special silver masks as part of their costume . When the children begin exhibiting strange doings , two detective team up up together to enquire Conal Cochran , the owner of the Silver Shamrock novelty company ; it is n’t long before they discover that Cochran be after to brainwash all the kid in township , using his eloquent mask . Halloween IIIis the first and only entrant in theHalloweenfranchise not to include the infamous sequential grampus Michael Myers .
The movie was create as an attempt to play the franchise in a dissimilar direction and , through the addition of witchcraft and curses , it does its beneficial to embrace the sprightliness of the vacation . It also includes a memorable operation from Dan O’Herlihy as Conal Cochran . While negatively received upon its departure , Halloween III’sreputation has improved over the years , and is now look at a cult classic .
Every great horror franchise has at least one opprobrious sheep sequel , but that title sometimes goes to movie that deserve better .
3Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Sequel to The Gremlins
Gremlinsis often regard as one of the in force clowning horror movies ever made , seeing mischievous monster , conduce by Gizmo , wreaking havoc in human gild . A subsequence , Gremlins 2 : The New Batch , was released in 1990 , seeing Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates reprising their roles as Billy and Kate , depend to start anew after their ordeal with the Gremlins . Their plans are thwarted when an accident causes Gizmo to multiply and the Modern army of teras threatens to cause trouble once again .
It serves as a worthy sequel to the original movie and deserve more attention than it flummox .
Gremlins 2 , offers viewers a more humourous eddy on the storyof footling monsters causing worry for human beau monde . It remains faithful to the revulsion expression of the original movie , whilealso including many hilarious inverted comma , ego - referential prank , and pasquinade that make it a humorous caustic remark . It serve as a worthy sequel to the original flick and deserves more attention than it get .
2Shanghai Knights (2003)
Sequel to Shanghai Noon (2000)
Shanghai Knightswas released in 2003 as the 2d installation in theShanghaifranchise . Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson whiz as Chon Wang and Roy O’Bannon respectively , who travel to London to seek vengeance for the murder of Chon ’s father . With the help of Chon ’s baby , Lin , they uncover a worldwide conspiracy that has the potential drop to wipe out the imperial fellowship .
It pop the question a believable and humourous continuation of Chon and Roy ’s adventures and proves to be a hilarious continuation toShanghai Noon .
Shanghai Knightsis reckon asone of Jackie Chan ’s ripe movies in his filmography , thanks to the on - screen alchemy with Owen Wilson , hilarious comedy scene , and activity episode . It propose a credible and humorous sequel of Chon and Roy ’s adventuresand establish to be a hilarious subsequence toShanghai Noon . Whileplans for a third flick are still uncertain , Shanghai Knightsis a worthy picket for those who enjoy clowning action motion picture .
1French Connection II (1975)
Sequel to The French Connection (1971)
The French Connectionis one of the great action movies in history . asterisk Gene Hackman as Detective Jimmy " Popeye " Doyle , the movie sees two NYPD investigator searching for the loss leader of a drug smuggling radical . The film won 5 Academy Awards , include Best Picture , and inspired a sequel , French Connection IIin 1975 that continued Doyle ’s story and his search for the drug kingpin .
Given the immense success of the original motion picture , there was a bunch at stake to create a credible continuation of Doyle ’s story . ButFrench Connection IIwas able-bodied to do so , offering impregnable character development in Doyle and an first-class performance from Gene Hackman . While it never reached the same heights of succeeder as the original , Gallic Connection IIserves as an first-class sequel to an iconic movie that deserve more recognition today .
