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Great clowning moving picture can finger like catching lightning in a bottle , and this often intend that sequel break to live up to the originals . Comedy is notoriously difficult to copy . A brilliant comedy flick command the consummate combining of writers and worker working together with an interesting premise and plenty of elbow room to explore . Changing any of the many part require in making a picture show can lead to a complete prostration , and a disappointing sequel .
Because drollery is so hard to replicate , there are n’t very many successful clowning franchises . However , some crowdpleasing drollery picture show are so pop that they require sequels , even if the premise ca n’t support another story . Comedy requires the element of surprise , and making unneeded continuation is the same as telling the same gag over and over again , and characters can tire out out their welcome quite apace .
Some flick sequel attempt to change too much all at once , and they forget the central details which made the original movie so popular in the first place .
10Zoolander 2 (2016)
Sequel to Zoolander (2001)
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Since the sequel came a full 15 years later on , the culture had shift so much thatZoolander 2no longer felt as relevant or interesting .
Zoolanderisn’t just a parody of shallow , image - obsessed fame . It also takes aim at a very specific moment in America ’s cultural history . The first movie was utterly timed to capitalize on this course , but since the sequel came a full 15 years later on , the culture had reposition so much thatZoolander 2no longer feel as relevant or interesting . A headliner - studded cast was not enough to keep the sequel from piteous review .
Zoolander 2dealt a gust to Ben Stiller , but he was n’t the only star whose reputation pack a smasher . Despite also institute back Will Ferrell and Owen Wilson , who contributed so much to the original , Zoolander 2failed to suffer expectations . The continuation trade in much of its comedic lick for a cosmic string of meaningless fame cameos . Katy Perry , ASAP Rocky , Katie Couric , Stephen Hawking and many more famous faces played themselves , but they did n’t lend much to the flick .
9The Hangover Part II (2011)
Sequel to The Hangover (2009)
Rather than finding a sweet newfangled approaching with the same characters , The Hangover Part IItries to reiterate the same plot of ground , substituting Las Vegas for Bangkok .
The Hangoverhas a dynamite premise . It ’s a comedy moving-picture show , but there are elements of mystery as the members of the " Wolf Pack " heat up struggling to pick together the events of the previous Nox and find their overlook acquaintance . A sequel was n’t necessary , but the playful moral force between Bradley Cooper , Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis was too entertaining to use just once .
Rather than chance a brisk new approach shot with the same characters , The Hangover Part IItries to repeat the same plot , substituting Las Vegas for Bangkok . The continuation , therefore , ca n’t fly the coop comparison to the original moving-picture show , and since the surprisal and the closed book element are much fall the second time round , these are n’t favorable comparisons . The Hangover Part II ’s saving grace is that it isn’tThe Hangover Part III.Despite the enfranchisement ’s diminishing returns , Bradley Cooper appear open toThe Hangover 4,over a decade by and by .
8Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Sequel to Airplane! (1980)
The creative team of Jim Abrahams , David Zucker and Jerry Zucker did n’t take back for the sequel , and the result lack their inimitable style .
Airplaneis one of the most quotable comedy moviesof all time , birth genuine laughs at breakneck speed . The catastrophe parody motion-picture show uses slapstick humor , puns , sight gags , satire , and anything else that will get a laugh . Thanks to some great performance , admit a glorious deadpan turn from Leslie Nielsen , Airplanemanages to ensure all of these disparate elements into a cohesive and compelling movie .
The continuation attempts to transpose the plot of the original moving-picture show into a sci - fi setting , with Ted and Elaine on board a infinite shuttle headed toward the Moon . The creative team of Jim Abrahams , David Zucker and Jerry Zucker did n’t yield for the continuation , and the result lacks their inimitable style . The project was hand to Ken Finkleman instead , who wrote another critically tear apart sequel , Grease 2 .
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7Coming 2 America (2021)
Sequel to Coming to America (1988)
The sequel lacks a pile of the civilization shock humor of the master . While there are still a few square gag , the initial joy of learn the homo from Zamunda render to voyage New York City is lost .
Legacy sequels are notoriously slay - and - miss , and they are even less likely to succeed in the comedy musical style . Coming to Americais one of Eddie Murphy ’s unspoiled movie . It grant him to bring multiple characters , and Prince Akeem Joffer , the Crown Prince of Zamunda , is one of his most long-suffering creative activity . The sequel , Coming 2 America , permit Murphy reprise his role(s ) , but it ’s much shorter on laughs .
The sequel lacks a lot of the culture shock humour of the original . While there are still a few solid gags , the initial joyousness of watching the serviceman from Zamunda endeavor to navigate New York City is fall behind . The mediocre reception ofComing 2 Americais a bad omen for Eddie Murphy ’s upcomingBeverly Hills Copsequel , Beverly Hills Cop : Axel F.Two sequels have so far flunk to recapture the magic of the firstBeverly Hills Cop .
6Ghostbusters II (1989)
Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984)
There ’s a wad to like aboutGhostbusters II , from the charming practical effects to the baddie , Vigo the Carpathian , but overall , the sequel is but a shadow of the original .
TheGhostbustersfranchise has had plenty of ups and down . The advances in visual effects have allowed the recent sequel to focus more on megahit spectacle , but they are still comedy movies at heart . Despite some similarities , and appearances by the original cast , the recentGhostbustersmovies are a far cry from the 1984 archetype . As the first continuation professor , repeating the same trick of the original is no wanton task .
There ’s a lot to like aboutGhostbusters II , from the wizard practical effects to the villain , Vigo the Carpathian , but overall , the sequel is merely a phantasma of the original . Bill Murray ’s criticism ofGhostbusters IIhas been widely publicized . Dr. Peter Venkman is key to so many of the best jokes inGhostbusters , so a continuation without Murray to the full on board was always proceed to amount across poorly .
5Evan Almighty (2007)
Sequel to Bruce Almighty (2003)
Bruce Almighty stars Jim Carrey as Bruce , a newsperson who is offered the opportunity to take over God ’s duties for a week . Morgan Freeman is dead wander as God . He has the take dignity and composure for the part , but he also strikes up a delicious alchemy with Carrey , and this helps to humanize his character . He turn back for the spinoff sequel , Evan Almighty , but Carrey does not .
Evan Almightyinstead focuses on Evan Baxter , a underage fibre fromBruce Almightywho must re - enact the biblical story of Noah ’s ark . The story of Noah is a much less compelling hook than the story of a serviceman who is bestowed with the powers and responsibilities of God . Bruce Almightyworks just as well for people who have no real interestingness in religion , butEvan Almightyis much less general , and the clowning have as a result .
4Son Of The Mask (2005)
Sequel to The Mask (1994)
Son of the Maskfeatures Jamie Kennedy in the leading persona rather . It ’s no rebuff against him to say that he can not double the sappy charm of Jim Carrey ’s performance in the original .
LikeBruce Almighty , The Maskstars Jim Carrey . Another similarity that the two film share is that they both have continuation which unsuccessfully adjudicate to replace Carrey as the star . Son of the Maskfeatures Jamie Kennedy in the leading part or else . It ’s no slight against him to say that he can not replicate the zany appeal of Carrey ’s functioning in the original , but there are many other problems withSon of the Mask .
The Maskis a perfect playground for Jim Carrey as a comedic actor . It indulges his lovemaking of picture , pop culture reference , and big , garish wittiness . Not all thespian can deplumate this off without simply coming across as obnoxious . Son of the Maskmay have just as many world - turn away exceptional impression as its forerunner , but it lacks the challenging plot and the comedic chopper to make any of it worthwhile .
3Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
Sequel to Legally Blonde (2001)
After over 20 years without any news , aLegally BlondeTV show is in development , as well asLegally Blonde 3.This is a lot of sudden front for a enfranchisement which has stayed dormant for so long .
Legally Blondeis a wonderful spirit - good movie . It wears the often derided tag of " chick flick " with pride , delivering a content of distaff authorization with a lovable character who refuse to adapt to other hoi polloi ’s expectations of her . The sequel tries to keep the good belief flowing , but Elle Woods ' crusade against animal examination is a less convincing arc than her journey through legal philosophy school .
After over 20 year without any news , aLegally BlondeTV showis in development , as well asLegally Blonde 3.This is a lot of sudden movement for a franchise which has stayed dormant for so long . Reese Witherspoon may have finally launch the right management for Elle Woods , afterLegally blond 2 : carmine , White and Blondeset her off in the wrong one . The upcoming project will have to find a compelling narrative before worrying about the jokes .
2Dumb & Dumber To (2014)
Sequel to Dumb and Dumber (1994)
While Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are a pleasure to watch in full flow , speechless and dull Todoesn’t build a narrative that reach them enough permission to have playfulness .
Dumb and Dumberalready had a sequel of sortslong before Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels returned to the franchise . 2003 ’s prequel , Dumb and Dumberer : When Harry Met Lloyd , is a foreign caricature of the original , with two performance that look like impressions of Carrey and Daniels . speechless and Dumber Tois an improvement , but it ’s still a major disappointment compared toDumb and Dumber .
While Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are a joyousness to see in full flow , Dumb and Dumber Todoesn’t build a story that give them enough permission to have merriment . The original focus on a nut case plot of land ask a briefcase full of cash and a ill-tempered - country chase . Dumb and Dumber Totries to squeeze one too many jokes out of the cardinal premiss that both of the master persona are irredeemably stupid , but this gets tired fair quickly .
1Home Alone 3 (1997)
Sequel to Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
There is a thoroughgoing demarcation between the quality ofHome Alone 2 : Lost in New Yorkand this standalone continuation featuring an only fresh stamp .
The timbre of theHome Alonefranchise dropped off a cliff after the first two moving picture . Without Macaulay Culkin or director Chris Columbus , none of the sequels so far have managed to benefit any traction . household Alone 3isn’t the worst of these sequels , but there is a stark direct contrast between the quality ofHome Alone 2 : Lost in New Yorkand this standalone continuation featuring an exclusively new cast .
Home Alone 3still features plenty of booby traps , but it forgets what makes the first two movies so special . Kevin has to endure a few day by himself in each movie , and he rush along past the initial agitation until obligation and sorrow ultimately set in . Home Alone 3only leaves Alex , Kevin ’s replacement , alone for a exclusive day . The emotional discharge of the story is completely gutted , and each dumbbell trap sum to niggling more than vacuous slapstick . Neither Joe Pesci or Daniel Stern are there to sell the gag , as they do so well in the first two movies .
