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Sunset Boulevard\/\/Getty ImagesNowadays, some movie fans tend to get cynical when they see that almost everything new premiering is a sequel, remake, or extended universe-entry developing ideas that came before. But that doesn’t mean movie sequels are always bad. In fact, a sequel is sometimes the perfect chance for filmmakers to flesh out their worlds in interesting ways, or actors to return to classic parts with a new perspective. Here are some excellent movie sequels that have come out through the years.Advertisement – Continue Reading Below1 Paddington 2 (2017)Dave J Hogan\/\/Getty ImagesPaddington 2 is the sequel to the surprise hit live action\/comedy film based on the popular Paddington Bear character. It was created by the British author Michael Bond, who passed away the year of Paddington 2’s release, 2017.Paddington 2 featured even more delightful voice acting from Ben Whishaw, as well as a story that had appeal for all-ages. It has a whopping 99% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes.2 The Godfather Part II (1974)Michael Ochs Archives\/\/Getty ImagesOkay, this is pretty much the polar-opposite from the cutesy and warm Paddington 2, but The Godfather Part 2 is an impossibly great follow-up to one of the best mafia films ever made. It brings the story of the Corleone crime family on an even more epic scale with parallel narratives between new Don Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958, and past stories about his late father, Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro).Advertisement – Continue Reading Below3 Terminator 2: Judgement Da… Click below to read the full story from Esquire
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Sunset Boulevard\/\/Getty ImagesNowadays, some movie fans tend to get cynical when they see that almost everything new premiering is a sequel, remake, or extended universe-entry developing ideas that came before. But that doesn’t mean movie sequels are always bad. 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