20 Movie Sequels That Were Better Than the Originals
When it comes to movies, there is often a general feeling that sequels are never quite as good as the original. After all, follow-up films can often be pumped-out projects trying to recapture the magic of something great, and they often fall short as a result.
But not always. Sometimes, like in the case of the new Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel is even better received than the first film.
Read on to learn more about 20 movies that critics thought were indeed better than the initial project, ranked by the Metascore point differential between the first and second film (from smallest to largest jump in score).
Original film:
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Danny Glover and Mel Gibson had lots of time to perfect their onscreen chemistry in the 1987 entry Lethal Weapon, so, by the time this sequel hit theaters two years later, they nailed it. The pair reunited with director Richard Donner to continue the story of two mismatched law enforcers, this time as they track down South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in plenty of illegal activities.
“A reminder of how to do this schtick right, with just as much emphasis on loose character interaction as on violent action.” —Noel Murray, The A.V. Club
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