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12 Aug 2004, 12:53
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I'm looking for an exception
It seems that when it comes to films, the first one is always the best.
Is there an exception to this? Is there a series/trilogy/pair of films where the first one is not the best?
The only exception I can think of is Star Wars (Episode 1 being #1 supposedly, although #4 was)... but that doesn't count as it was made in a different order.
I'm not being argumentative - I know there probably are exceptions - I just can't think of any. I also realise it's subjective, and that a film someone thinks is great might be regarded as crud by someone else.
So, help me out here. It's annoying me.
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12 Aug 2004, 12:54
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Godfather maybe.
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12 Aug 2004, 12:54
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Rocky 2 is better than 1 imo.
T1 and T2 are pretty even, maybe some people prefer 2 over 1.
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12 Aug 2004, 12:55
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
And yes, I know that this is similar to Dilly_D's thread - that was what got me thinking about it.
PS: JC you replied in the time it took me to open my thread and repost. What the hell are you? Some kind of MACHINE?
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12 Aug 2004, 12:56
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by Tomkat
PS: JC you replied in the time it took me to open my thread and repost. What the hell are you? Some kind of MACHINE?
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Yes.
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12 Aug 2004, 12:57
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Aliens is better than Alien.
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12 Aug 2004, 12:57
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by Tomkat
You Posted Twice Too. Wtf.
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I posted twice and made an edit. I had my Weetabix this morning.
Edit:
I prefer American Pie 2 over 1 and Blade 2 over 1 but i could be in the minority there.
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12 Aug 2004, 12:58
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
You quoted me in the time it took me to click "Edit" and "Delete". I hate this damn 56k ;(
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12 Aug 2004, 13:00
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by LHC
Aliens is better than Alien.
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Mmmmmm, well they're both good films. Different though.
I think that personally I'd rate Aliens higher. But there are others who wouldn't.
I mean a case where it's widely accepted that the original is pants, in comparison to sequel(s).
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12 Aug 2004, 13:04
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Aliens and Godfather II are generally accepted as better than the first film
dont know of any others though
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12 Aug 2004, 13:05
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Everyone i know rates Rocky 2 and 4 as the best in the series .
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12 Aug 2004, 13:06
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Buttman bouncing british babes 2
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12 Aug 2004, 13:11
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by JC
Everyone i know rates Rocky 2 and 4 as the best in the series .
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All were great, but Rocky 2 was too much of a mimic.
Also the only one where Stallones acting was brilliant instead of "acceptable" was 1.
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12 Aug 2004, 13:11
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
- Austin Powers in Goldmember
- Return of the King
- X-Men 2
- STII: The Wrath of Khan
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12 Aug 2004, 13:12
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by JC
Everyone i know rates Rocky 2 and 4 as the best in the series .
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But the whole series was shit?
Aliens > Alien
Terminator 2 > Terminator
Borne Supremacy > Borne Identity
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12 Aug 2004, 13:13
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Shai Halud
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by Rids
But the whole series was shit?
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The films we nominate don't have to be good, just better than first in their series
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12 Aug 2004, 13:18
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by Rids
But the whole series was shit?
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No.
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Originally Posted by Deffeh
All were great
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I wasnt trying to say Rockey 1 was bad, i think they are all good except for 5. Most people i have ever had this discussion with though end up arguing over 2 and 4 for the title of 'best Rocky film'.
Stallone pulls off the stupid boxer role pretty well in all of them .
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12 Aug 2004, 13:19
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by Rids
Borne Supremacy > Borne Identity
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I really liked Bourne Identity so will be going to watch Bourne Supremacy when i get a chance. Hope it is as good or better . Then the third should be out in a few years .
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12 Aug 2004, 13:27
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Also, Chronicles Of Riddick > Pitch Black
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12 Aug 2004, 13:32
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Kill Bill 2 > Kill Bill 1
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12 Aug 2004, 14:20
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lolly roffle
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by Lupin
Kill Bill 2 > Kill Bill 1
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I thought volume 1 was a hell of a lot better.
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12 Aug 2004, 15:34
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by LHC
Aliens is better than Alien.
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12 Aug 2004, 15:35
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so f*cking zen
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Also, Chronicles Of Riddick > Pitch Black
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I've not seen COR yet but i suspect that you're wrong (PB was pretty damn good ... COR is "hollywood" etc).
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12 Aug 2004, 15:40
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I play the double-bass.
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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I thought volume 1 was a hell of a lot better.
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if you heavily prefer action, it prolly is.
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12 Aug 2004, 20:17
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Spiderman 2 was better than 1.
X-Men 2 was better than 1.
Star Trek : The Motion Picture was utterly shit compared to the 2nd film (Wrath of Kahn).
Star Wars : A New Hope wasn't better than Empire or Jedi (let's ignore the new films)
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12 Aug 2004, 20:38
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
lord of the rings?
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12 Aug 2004, 21:26
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
Mmmmm ok, you all helped me with my mind blank. Ta ;D
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12 Aug 2004, 22:32
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Re: I'm looking for an exception
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Originally Posted by JC
I thought volume 1 was a hell of a lot better.
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