i liked the first ice age, laregly, i think because it caught me when i was in the mood to enjoy it
so when the sequel screened last night, i sat down hoping that it woud be closer to godfather 2 rather than sister act 2
sadly no
it failed to grip.
ok, it wasn't all bad. the visuals were impressive (and would have looked even better on the big screen)
but the best bits were skrit and his endless search for acorns. nicely timed and strongly reminiscent of those warner brothers cartoons (road runner et al).
but apart from that, i just wasn't into it
and is it me, or does queen latifah's voice really grate
still, it was better than shark tales
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I think I saw this one on the big screen and it wasn't as good as number 1, I agree. Nor was Madagascar 2. I'm not even sure what was missing but there is something about sequels that can leave them feeling a little tired or wrung out. But is this always the case?
ReplyDeleteGodfather 2 was as good as number 1 (though three just spoils it all somehow and I wish I hadn't watched it). I wonder if the case here was that Godfather 2 was a little like The Two Towers in Lord of the Rings - not so much a sequel but the continuation of a story. Maybe that's the answer?
Other decent sequels - Before Sunset is as good as Before Sunrise. Aliens and Alien 3 are decent enough (better if Vincent Ward had been allowed to direct and realise his vision) but are different sorts of films. And here I run dry.
had a discussion at work about this
ReplyDeletei agree with before sunset (love both movies) and would include gremlins 2 as being better than the original.
this went on to threequels. my friend insists that rocky 3 is the best in the series and the i jones and last crusade is better than temple of doom, but couldn't think of any more
Oh, I agree about Indiana Jones and can't believe I forgot it.
ReplyDeleteStar Wars - Empire Strikes back is as good as the first. In fact I prefer it for its darkness. All down hill from there though.