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And today, we're looking at belated movie sequels that best
pay homage to their predecessors while also exploring new perspectives
and stories that always, always goes back to the original
#10 Star Wars Episode 7 The Force Awakens.
When George Lucas Far, Far Away Galaxy finally returned to
the big screen with Star Wars The Force Awakens, it
did so with a major bang.
In fact, it still stands as the highest grossing film
in North America.
The Force, a Jedi, All of it.
It's all true, and while many criticized it for essentially
replicating the original film's plot, it wasn't a complete retread.
The movie added interesting new characters and intriguing elements to
the story, such as Finn's journey as a Stormtrooper and
with stellar visual effects on display, a batch of returning
fan favorite characters chewing We're home and all the nostalgia
you can shake a stick at, The 32 years later
sequel to Return of the Jedi proved that the Force
was still strong with the franchise.
People are counting on us.
The Galaxy is counting on us, Sholo.
We'll figure it out.
We'll use the Force.
That's not how the Force works #9 the color of
money.
Money one is twice as sweet as money.
In one of the first Legacy sequels ever made, Fast
Eddie Felsen returned to the pool table.
In this Martin Scorsese directed follow up to the 1961
classic The Hustler, with Paul Newman reprising his role.
The character is tasked with taking on a protege.
Enter Tom Cruise.
With Cruise as the fiery young player opposite Newman as
the hardened veteran, the pair showcase an astounding on screen
dynamic.
You got to have two things to win.
You got to have brains and you got to have
balls, and you got too much of one and not
enough of the other.
Newman's performance even won him an Oscar for Best Actor,
and with a gritty and poignant tale about mentorship and
the consequences of chasing fame, the film became an instant
classic.
It also demonstrated that the idea of a years later
sequel could definitely work well.
The ball's real funny for everybody.
I told you that.
I mean, you shot a great game #8 Doctor Sleep.
Decades after Stanley Kubrick, The Shining psychologically scarred moviegoers, Ewan
McGregor stepped into Danny Torrance shoes, showing the character as
an adult.
The chilling follow up expertly messaged Kubrick cinematic vision with
Stephen King's literary continuation.
And while the plot and setting reference to the original,
they are not relying upon them.
In other words, it's a daring sequel that respects its
roots but completely carves out its own eerie path.
Are you going to hurt me?
Heck, even Cain greatly praised the film, telling Entertainment Weekly
upon its release that everything that I disliked about the
Kubrick version of The Shining is redeemed for me in
Doctor Sleep.
You coming, sweetheart?
In a minute #7 Ghostbusters Afterlife.
Who you going to call when you want to revive
an iconic film series?
How about the offspring of the original film's director?
Filmed by Jason Reitman, son of the late Ivan Reitman,
Ghostbusters Afterlife managed to do what Paul Feig's failed Ghostbusters
reboot couldn't, capture both nostalgia and fresh energy.
This is my father's place.
Hi hi.
While including a plethora of fun callbacks, Afterlife pays a
loving tribute to the original Ghostbusters films.
It also introduced a likable new crop of paranormal investigators
full of youthful wonder.
And we're not just talking about the ageless Paul Rudd.
Add in some crowd pleasing cameos and this legacy sequel
effortlessly passed the proton packs to a new generation number
six.
Scream.
Would you like to play a game, Tara?
With already a slew of sequels under its belt, no
one expected the meta slasher Scream series to return sharper
than ever with 2022's Years Later follow up.
Not only did the film pay homage to the OG
creator Wes Craven's legacy, but it slashed through reboot culture
with cutting precision.
It's got to be part of an ongoing storyline, even
if the story shouldn't have been ongoing in the 1st
place.
New main characters, yes, but supported by and related to
legacy characters.
The self aware yet still horrifying slasher finds the ghost
face killer returning to terrorize a new group of teenagers,
not to mention a number of beloved original characters.
By continuing to subvert expectations, 2022 screams surprise critics and
audiences alike by serving up yet another highly entertaining outing
that revitalized the horror franchise once again.
It really was the best choice for the movie #5
Spider Man No Way Home.
Before you run to the comments, yes, Spider Man, No
Way Home totally counts as a legacy sequel.
Peter.
Yeah.
Oh, sorry.
Wow.
It is a standard sequel of Tom Holland's Spidey flicks.
It also serves as a legacy follow up to earlier
Spider Man movies starring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
OK, who the hell are you?
I'm Peter Parker, I am Spider Man, and frankly, that's
what makes it so great.
The multiverse mayhem was able to unite these multiple generations
into one action-packed spectacle.
Give him, McGuire and Garfield Spider Man some closure after
their respective film franchises were given unceremonious ends.
I love you guys.
Thank you.
All right, let's do this.
It also helped that everyone appeared to be having unapologetic
fun.
To say that fun was contagious would be an understatement.
You are amazing.
Thank you.
Yeah.
What do you say it?
No.
I kind of needed to hear that.
Thank you #4 Creed.
In Creed, Sylvester Stallone figuratively passed Rocky Balboa's gloves over
to Michael B Jordan's Adonis Creed.
It's all about you now.
You wanted this.
Let's go.
Coach.
Why don't you make it happen?
As the illegitimate son of Rocky's rival friend Apollo Creed,
Adonis follows in his father's footsteps to become a boxing
champion.
Killer Ray.
Killer Ray, where were you at when I was in
Group homes?
Huh.
Ryan Coogler directed the powerfully emotional story with great finesse,
and not only did it put Michael B Jordan on
a straight trajectory to the A list, it reinvigorated Sylvester
Stallone's career.
In fact, the actor earned himself an Academy Award nomination
for his work in the movie without it.
I'm OK with it, really.
With audiences and critics in his corner, Creed became an
unstoppable knockout hit, one that kicked off a series of
other hard hitting follow-ups.
Conlin is down.
That is the first time in his career he's been
on the canvas #3 Blade Runner 2049.
How's it feel killing your own guy?
I don't retire my own kind because we don't run
dunny.
Villeneuve took on Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner with
great reverence and perhaps greater ambition.
Firstly, the film is visually breathtaking, with Villeneuve taking full
advantage of modern CGI advancements for all the futuristic sci-fi
backdrop.
And while Blade Runner 2049 mostly hands things off to
new characters, namely Ryan Gosling as Kay, it manages to
incorporate Blade Runner's original players in highly intriguing ways.
In addition to the character drama, the story also expands
on the originals discourse over artificial intelligence.
Yes, no, I know what's real.
With complex themes and engaging narrative intact, Blade Runner 2049
is a worthy continuation regardless of its disappointing box office
performance.
Make it 1 for my baby and one more for
the road #2 Mad Max Fury Rd.
When George Millers Mad Max roared back onto the movie
screen some 30 years after Beyond Thunderdome, the result was
one hell of a wild ride.
In fact, the post apocalyptic sequel completely defied expectation and
is heralded as a cinematic masterpiece.
This is mostly thanks to the non-stop visceral action, stunning
visuals and jaw-dropping stunts.
And while Tom Hardy stepped into the titular role of
Max with ease, it was Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa that
proved an absolute scene Stiller.
Remember Me?
With that, Mad Max Fury Rd.
stands as one of the rare sequels that truly succeeds
its predecessor.
Talk about filmmaking madness.
I am awaited.
I am awaited in Balala.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few
honorable mentions.
Bill and Ted face the music just as wonderfully wacky,
absurd, and downright entertaining as the originals.
Why are you guys in prison?
Maybe because you guys left us to take the fall
five years ago.
That's funny because for us, it's only like 5 minutes
ago.
So we'll be leaving now.
Halloween.
Focusing on Laurie's trauma.
It scares up a freshly compelling continuation.
Goodbye, my clock, Jumanji.
Welcome to The Jungle, a side splitting action adventure that
trades the board game for a video game.
Hell, what happened to the rest of me?
What's this?
What is this with my back?
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Number one, Top Gun Maverick.
What can we say?
Tom Cruise's return to the danger zone completely took our
breath away.
Cruise's intensity as Pete Maverick Mitchell burned just as brightly
as it had before.
Of course, the movie star wasn't alone.
You see me now?
Come on, let's get it over with.
Python paired with a crop of young new recruits portrayed
by the likes of Miles Teller and Glenn Powell.
Each one not only held their own, but broke through
with standout performances.
As for other returning characters, we're still not over Val
Kimmer's emotional cameo.
It's a nice moment, it's not ruining, And with blazing
action and heartfelt homages to Tony Scott's 80s original, it's
easy to see why Top Gun Maverick was the highest
grossing film the year of its release.
Bullseye, bullseye, bullseye, miracle #2 when you sort that high
above expectations, you defy gravity and age alike.
Thank you for saving my life.
That's what my dad would have done.
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