SEQUELS


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SEQUELS: MOVIES WITH A SECOND PART THAT I'VE SEE SO FAR

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The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines 2006,  Unrated)
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
25/07/2010 (DVD)

Definitely a better quality film then the last one but I'm surprised that they even attempted a sequel, anyway it wasn't a bore so I guess it's all good.

It's still a little cheesy but it works for the film and as long as it's got a fair amount of interesting reasons for me to keep watching then I'll put up with it.

Not a bad sequel but I reckon the first one was funnier.
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Ginger Snaps 2 - Unleashed 2004,  R)
Ginger Snaps 2 - Unleashed
16\07\2010 (ONLINE)

An incredible sequel and definitely a much better film, story and performance.

These characters are stunning and this is what sequels should be like, better than the last!

This one is going in my favorites.
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Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster 2010,  R)
Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster
19/05/2010 (CINEMAS)

The legendary "IP MAN" is back with more lightning attacks and this time he has a mutual friend who can reply every blow from him.

Awesome setting, a fine plot and two legendary "Martial Art Directors"(Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung) in one film.

What a great sequel!
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[Rec] 2 2009,  R)
[Rec] 2
30/07/2010 (DVD)

A very well thought sequel. It seemed real and it had decent timed jolts that made the experience more fun. I wouldn't say that it's better than the first, but I will say that it was an excellent idea to start straight from where we left off in part one.

The skillful and careful camera-work was amazing, just like in the first one and really lives up to the title, "[REC]". It absolutely felt like actual footage of real events being recorded right there and right then, so very believable and the actors/actresses were so natural that it looked real.

I really enjoyed the "Pulp Fiction" portions that filled in the gaps and really answered the questions where we were lost. This is a definite "Top Shelf" choice for "Horror" and I enjoyed it terrifyingly.
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Samurai X - Trust & Betrayal (Rurôni Kenshin: Meiji kenkaku roman tan: Tsuioku hen) 1999,  Unrated)
Samurai X - Trust & Betrayal (Rurôni Kenshin: Meiji kenkaku roman tan: Tsuioku hen)
14/09/2009 (DVD)

TRUST: "Trust" is the first part of this beautiful but brutal "Samurai X" double feature. Just catching the very few moments of the beginning of this film captured my interest and I just couldn't stop watching. A terrific intro to the "Samurai X" trilogy.

BETRAYAL: "Betrayal" unfolds nicely into a somewhat romantic story which lightly softens things up but interestingly intensifying the dramatic tone for a very deep impact in the end. Beautifully twisted.

A very enjoyable assassin flick that both sexes will enjoy. Romance for the ladies and swordplay for the boys.
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28 Weeks Later... 2007,  R)
28 Weeks Later...
30/10/2010 (AVI FILE)

Now this is what I'm talking about, "The Infected" that sprint! Yeah that's right, none of that "arms stretched out" walking like a turtle stuff. You wanna live you better be fast cause these freaks sprint for gold!

A fantastic follow up from the first part with again a believable reason for a "Re-infection" to continuate the "Infection" holocaust. Still gritty, not pretty in a terror filled city.

A decent horror choice that extracts fear making this film a memorable and unforgettable scare flick of its kind. Terribly terrific.
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The Girl Who Played with Fire (Flickan som lekte med elden) 2009,  R)
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Flickan som lekte med elden)
16/12/2010 (DVD)

After watching the first I just had to see the second one since it's available from the local movie store. I tried ordering it from the library which is way cheaper, about 85% cheaper but it was booked already by 60+ people so pass, not waiting forever and ever.

Oh well went to the local film store and what do you know, it was half price night so all good and a copy was available (YES!). This story is not as mysterious as the first in my opinion but it was good to get to know more about "Lisabeth", the great researcher.

I'm looking forward to the third one cause this movie was still very good and although it didn't suck me up like the first, it was still able to convince me to take on number three so I'm all in, let's go to the hornets nest and kick it with her!
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2002,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
23/12/2010 (DVD)

As soon as I finished watching "H.P: and the Philosopher's Stone" a.k.a "The Sorcerer's Stone", I managed to snatch a copy of "H.P.2: and the Chamber of Secrets" and "H.P.3: and the Prisoner of Azkaban" from the library on the same day and with no hesitation I absorbed myself yet again in this magnificent "Harry Potter" roller-coaster whirl!

A great follow up from the first part with more action, more magic and even more darkness! This was actually my first time watching this all the way to the end. I had a copy of this years ago but didn't quite finish the flick due to too many interruptions.

Awesome sequel and I was zoned out in this "Harry Potter" world and the mysteriousness of it all. A great bunch of actors and the special effects though quite old, it still looks fantastic and there's extra enjoyment when a good story is complimented with special effects. I've seen flicks with more awesome special effects but the story was full of crap which made the entire film crap so "Harry Potter" was definitely a treat for spare time!
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Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (TV SHOW) 1989,  G)
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (TV SHOW)
17/01/2011 (DVD)

This was endurable considering it's age and budget. Actually I haven't seen the latest versions of 'NARNIA: Prince Caspian' or 'NARNIA: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' so it was interesting as I watched these older adaptations cause I kept thinking how certain scenes were going to look in the up-to-date versions. All I kept thinking during this series was, "I wonder what the newer versions gonna look like".

PRINCE CASPIAN: Not bad but it's definitely TV material for very young children. It's divided into two episodes which wasn't so hard for me to sit through. It's not that bad, if you look past the cheap set up. The acting however, is pretty darn good considering they are just kids, they really play it hard and serious like it's 'Oscar' time! If it wasn't for the cheapness in the background, I would of happily given it another half a star.

THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER: Once again we take off to the magical world penned by 'C.S. Lewis'. I do commend the performers for their conviction. Even though this TV series looks budget as, the acting is pretty solid, very convincing. It's split into four episodes which is easy to watch and although I know there are better versions it's my goal to see 'em all!
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2009,  PG-13)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
01/08/2011 (DVD)

THE ACTION IS CRAZY! I must admit though I had seen this once before and initially would of gave it a lessor score because I was so confused and lost. The second watch however was so much better because now I just had to fill in the gaps which sealed a less-frustrating experience in my sitting.

I decided to be 10 years old and not go to serial-land for this trip so I could see this the way I wished when I was a kid. I remember conversing with family and friends about Transformers and how it would be cool to see it in live action. Well this. Was. Crazy.

I was absolutely entertained, well maybe not the first time round but adjusting my mentality the second time round definitely transformed my opinion. An A-grade action phenomonon.

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