TOP TEN SEQUELS THAT ARE BASICALLY REMAKES OF THE FIRST FILM
Do you want to see a sequel that continues the narrative of a good story? Or do you want to see the same film again but with one or two changes? If you are more interested in the latter, read on. 20/12/09
10. F/X 2 1991
Bryan Brown accepts another job to make something look less real by using his great movie "F/X" skills. Again, he is an accomplice to an actual murder. When will this guy learn?
9. The Karate Kid Part 2 1986
Hey Daniel san. Let's do the same film but in Japan with a Peter Cetera song backing us up whilst we pull chicks. Sounds good Mr. Miyagi, but when did you get interested in skirt?
8. Jaws 2 1978
Just when you thought it was safe to have an original story. Basically the same film, but obviously not the same shark.
7. Death Wish 2 1982
The unluckiest man in the world returns for the second, of what would turn out to be 5, unfortunate events. Luckily for us.
6. Revenge of the Nerds 2 1987
The old trick, can't think of any ideas? Send them on holiday. Same film, different place.
5. Another 48hrs 1990
The exact same film, the only difference is that this time, Eddie Murphy was fat and Nick Nolte was thin.
4. Rocky II 1979
Take the first Rocky film, shake it up, stretch it out and let Rocky win in the end. Done, sequel. The only entertaining moment is Adrian giving birth to a baby so hairy it looks like a chimpanzee.
3. Ghostbusters II 1989
A classic cash in. Ostensibly the same film. Ignoring the events of the first one, no one believes in ghosts any more and thinks the Ghostbusters are frauds (Though that 100 feet tall marshmallow man will take some explaining) and they then have to start again, save Dana and put up with the "dick"(the Mayor's assistant this time instead of Peck) putting them in a mental institution (instead of jail). This film also has a near carbon copy rehash of the "convincing the mayor" scene. It also incorporates "slimer" the annoying ghost from the cartoon. Lazy and cynical. The only bright moment to the film is watching just how uninterested and uncomfortable Bill Murray appears all the way through.
2. Home Alone 2 : Lost In New York 1992
The same as the first but with loose morals. In the first film Kevin is driven by necessity, he becomes a housewife and a hero. In the second film he is driven by selfishness. Where as before he believed he had made his family disappear, this time he knows they are on the way to Florida, probably worried out of their minds that he has been killed, kidnapped or just lost in an airport on his own. So, when he realises he is in New York, does he hand himself to the police in New York to try and get reunited with his parents (whose Christmas he has ruined once again)? No, he decides to check into an expensive hotel and spend his dads money on ice cream, videos and toys. He also fails to learn his lesson from the first one. If you see someone who looks like a murderer, they may be nice and save the day, again. As cynical a remake as you can imagine.
AND FINALLY...
1. Teen Wolf Too 1987
In Teen Wolf, Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox) discovers that he is a werewolf, and what's more, he is much better at high school basketball, more attractive to women and perceived cool when he is one. Scott then discovers that he has alienated his true friends and colleagues when he is the wolf and wins the final basketball match as the man and not the wolf. In Teen Wolf Too, the clever twist is that this time, it's Todd Howard (Jason Bateman) Scott's cousin. Todd goes to college (clever twist 2) and discovers that he is a werewolf, and what's more, he is much better at college boxing (Clever twist 3), more attractive to women and perceived cool when he is one. Todd then discovers that he has alienated his true friends and colleagues when he is the wolf and wins the final boxing match as the man and not the wolf. As direct a remake as you could ever imagine. The film is only memorable for the great Oingo-Boingo song "Who do you want to be today".
Comments about This Article
It's 'cos none of them were named, part deux; I suspect. Comment By: Topper Harley, 22 Dec 2009, Rating: 5/5
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