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The heart of Daddy’s Home 2 is lost by formulaic tendencies and its overbearing insistence on being funny. It’s no future Christmas classic.
Blade Runner 2049 may be acclaimed by critics and cinephiles alike, but why did the general audience fail to love it as much?
A Bad Moms Christmas is mediocre after the original film, with stale jokes that lift the film away from reality and biting satire.
Jigsaw may not be the worst installment in the Saw saga, but with essential pieces to the puzzle missing, there was much to be desired.
Creep 2 takes the comedy and emotional performances of its predecessor to create something entirely new and unique.
An Inconvenient Sequel may struggle narratively, but its message about coming together to battle climate change is as important as ever.
We analyze some of the interpretations of Twin Peaks: The Return, the dreamlike sequel series to David Lynch’s early ’90s TV show.
Blade Runner 2049 is a blockbuster with brains, heart and an abundance of style, that will certainly reward repeat viewings.
With Saw V, the Saw franchise firmly waved goodbye to logic, with plot contrivances that make the film closer to sci-fi than horror.
While The Lego Ninjago movie is heartwarming and fun, its setting is problematic, and the franchise is becoming painfully formulaic.
Last Flag Flying is an experience that likely won’t stay with you for long, but it is pleasant enough viewing to recommend a watch.
Saw II might not be as strong or as fresh as its predecessor, but it has enough about it that works, making it a guilty pleasure watch.
Although filled with flaws, this charming mini-sequel, Red Nose Day Actually is hard to criticise due to its good, charitable intentions.
Movie sequels come in many flavors and forms; here is a rough categorization of seven different types that have developed through the years.
Exploring the role of animated sequels such as Toy Story and Trolls as either worthwhile tales or money making schemes.