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Most people tend to check that the second movie in a franchise is normally deficient to the original film . However , there are some notable exceptions ; for example , for everyGrease 2that stinks up the box office , there is anX-2 : ecstasy - Men United .
Thanks to the accessibility of the Internet , it is now easier than ever to revisit the sequels to holding that may have fly under the microwave radar at initial release , but are actually hidden gems of unlauded awesomeness . Here are 10 sequels from within the last 5 years that are reprehensively underrated and have pass unnoticed by the oecumenical public .
Trainspotting 2
A continuation from where the 1996 Danny Boyle flick leave off , Trainspotting 2brings back the original cast to see what the surviving phallus of the old Scottish crew have been up to in the 20 years since the original .
Some characters have offend up better than others , and there is a unique meta - angle with the storytelling that coil the event of the film into what would finally become the novels upon which the two movies are based .
Overall , necessary viewing for fans of Ewan MacGregor , Danny Boyle , and author Irving Welsh .
Super Troopers 2
clowning sequelSuper Troopers 2came into existence thanks to a successfully fund Indiegogo project in 2015 . The sequel to the other 2000s cult comedy hit was probably written off by uninitiated moviegoers as a cheap throwaway sequel to the cultus classic after the underwhelming trailer was release .
However , the actual viewing experience had proven to be surprisingly good , and includes cameo from the like of Damon Wayans Jr. and Will Sasso . The boys from the funniness troupe Broken Lizard still got it , and the jokes hit as heavily and as tight as they did with the original avatar .
The Lego Batman Movie
Technically more along the lines of a spinoff film than a lineal sequel toThe Lego Movie , 2017’sThe Lego Batman Movieis an gratifying romp intoBatmanlore with all the DC - licensed character and reference book Warner Animation Group could get up into a 2 - hour film .
Though a bit luminousness on plot and lacking the main protagonists of the previous film , The Lego Batman Movieis as visually breathtaking as its predecessor , and cement Will Arnett as the go - to movie interpreter for a humorous take on everyone ’s favorite Dark Knight ( sorry , Kevin Conroy ) .
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Tom Kenny is back as everyone ’s famous cartoon sponge in the follow - up to 2004’sThe Spongebob Squarepants Movie .
Definitely a more psychedelic movie experience than the first movie , Sponge Out of Watertakes the movie out of Bikini Bottom yet again , but this clock time around spend more time above water with some astonishing CGI and also a trippy mahimahi sequence .
While probably not as memorable as the original motion-picture show , the sequel is quite maybe more entertaining for both adults and children likewise .
Logan
The unequivocal end to theX - Mensaga ( at least as far asFOX ’s involvementis interest ) , Hugh Jackman acquire the role of Wolverine for a last meter in 2017’sLoganto footnote the worked up stopping point of this democratic character ’s journey .
Set in a dour futurist timeline where only a handful of mutants still rest , Logan plays more like a western than like a typical activeness - bundle superhero flick , and this added gravitas makes it one of the most compelling addition to theX - Menfranchise , if not arguably one of the good .
Split
While technically a sequel , Splitis a fleck of a imitation - out , in that it ’s not revealed to be a sequel until the very last shot in the film , where Bruce Willis reprises his role as David Dunn , the protagonist from the first M. Night Shyamalan filmUnbreakable .
Still , it ’s one of the rarified movies that can be look out as its own standalone entity as a gripping revulsion / sci - fi thriller ; with the introduction of James McAvoy as a character who effortlessly takes on multiple personalities , Splitis a movie that deserve to be revisited again and again , and is one of Shyamalan ’s best film in recent years .
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie
Most would disregard the grandness of a movie that was made to go straight to television ; such is not the case withHey Arnold ! : The Jungle Movie . While its predecessor had a theatrical dismission back in 2002 , the Nickelodeon television movie was a worthy successor and paid superior court to the90s Nicktoon .
The Jungle Moviehad also successfully solved the biggest mystery story of the series : the whereabouts of Arnold ’s parents . Longtime fans also get their cargo ships need satisfy as the movie finally made Shortaki ( Helga Pataki and Arnold Shortman ) a yoke in canyon .
Blade Runner 2049
Though it perform badly at the box situation , 2017’sBlade Runner 2049is a desirable successor to the flick that singlehandedly show the cyber-terrorist literary genre into innovative movie theater .
Thanks in no little part to the visionary centering of Denis Villeneuve , the motion picture pick up where the 1982 classic ended , introducing some very compelling newfangled characters with “ Joe ” the currentBlade Runner(played by Ryan Gosling ) , and re-introduce some pilot to tie the two movies together .
A masterclass in sci - fi motion-picture photography which went on to win twoOscarsat the ninetieth Annual Academy Awards .
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
A moviethat has split moviegoers , 2017’sThe Last Jediis the 2d in a trilogy under the nowDisney - backedStar Warsfranchise . get it on it or hate it , The Last Jedibrings back fan favorites such as Leia , Chewbacca , Han and Luke , while at the same meter getting looker further seat in the narration surrounding the new Hero , Rey , Poe and Finn .
As Rian Johnson only worked on the second movie in the trilogy ( J.J. Abrams had work on both EpisodesVIIandIX ) , the movie has a different feel and message that go against traditional Star Wars tropes ; where devotee lie on their devotion to the familiar will define their overall enjoyment of this dissentious sequel .
The Secret Life of Pets 2
In a year of some amazing animated sequels ( Toy Story 4,Frozen 2 ) and admirable new property ( The Missing Link , Abominable ) , it is totally understandable that Illumination ’s Minion - less movie would slither under the radiolocation . However , The Secret Life of Pets 2is a terrific pic that visualize Max and Duke leave the city and fulfil the no - trumpery farm domestic dog Rooster , played by Harrison Ford in his very first credit as a voice actor .
The adorable bunny girl Snowball , vocalise by Kevin Hart , also returns with a bad role , and now believe he is a superhero . Colorful and hilarious , this is a good fun movie that can move as a standalone as well as a worthy summation toThe Secret Life of Petsseries . Let ’s hope Illumination ’s take on thenew Super Mario Bros. movieis just as enjoyable .
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