When we fall in love with a movie and its characters, sometimes we don't want to see the credits roll. If we're lucky and the movie is a successful, we could get a sequel.
But what happens when the franchise thinks it's a good idea to keep going? And going, and going, and going... even if they're bombing at the box office.
Sometimes the third movie just doesn't live up to the originals and just ends up disappointing fans and this Reddit user wanted to know which movies those were.
Reddit user karma_hit_my_dogma wanted to know:
"What movie franchise should've stopped at 2?"
What makes a 'threequal' so bad? Well, we're about to find out.
An iconic Christmas movie we cherish.
"Home Alone."
"I have this thing that I watch Home Alone every Christmas. Its my Christmas movie and I'm 34. I love 1-2 and I actually once watched 3-5. They're like low-cost B-cat movies compared to the first two. Its not the same without Culkin. And different directors, writers and composer. 1-2 has John Williams, who is a legend. 3-5 kinda don't have a theme music even. For me, there's only Home Alone 1&2."
- Angelz5
Home Alone Christmas Queue For You GIFGiphy"Merry Christmas, you filthy animal."
"P.S. Sorry, you say 3-5? There's a HA 4 & 5??"
"I recently discovered this as well and it's like discovering there are 14 land before times or 5 tremors movies or 6 return of the living dead etc. etc."
- waltwalt
The sequels really did not live up to the original.
"Jaws."
- FDRip
"Jaws 3 was an absolute dumpster fire. The scene where the shark breaks into the underwater (for some reason) security booth, the shark is clearly a non-animated jpeg."
"Here it is for anyone wondering."
- jorph
"For anyone curious why this effect looks the way it does, 3D was a big part of this movies marketing. I'm sure it didn't look good in 3D either but it looks so bad in 2D lol."
Animated GIFGiphyWe know Disney wont live up to their own originals.
"Preemptively adding Frozen to this list, because I know Disney too well."
"Hopefully they let the franchise rest and if they do make a third one it isn't bad."
"Oddly enough, Toy Story would be the opposite situation."
"Every single one has been a joy to watch and I'd be on board if they made them forever, but obviously with the story pretty much done and actors are beginning to pass away, it's a place to end."
"No on asked for a Toy Story 4... and it was still one of the best movies of the year."
"Also. Bunny and Ducky's ideas for getting the keys is one of the funniest moments in the entire franchise."
"I would have loved it to end at 3."
"I mean 3 ended with such an emotional impact that works on so many layers. The audience grew up with the toys. Andy is off to college because he is the representation of the audience. He has to give the toys away to someone else to enjoy them. So it means it's time for us to tell others about the movies for them to enjoy."
"Why make a 4th. I mean it's an okay movie. But to me, it really weakens the impact of toy story 3 and honestly 4 is the weakest of the whole franchise."
"(if it's not obvious enough... I think toy story 3 is literally one of the greatest movies ever made...)"
- HnNaldoR
toy story 4 bo peep GIF by Walt Disney StudiosGiphy"Terminator."
"Yep, it's rare to have a sequel to be so successful. They should've quit while they were ahead."
This person had an unpopular opinion.
"I will die on the hill that T3 is the most important Terminator movie. Not the best, but the most important. Because it ties together the themes of the first two movies which are otherwise somewhat at odds with each other."
"The original is all about inevitability and fate. But T2 of course tells us the future is not set, there's no fate but what we make for ourselves."
"In T3 you get both. Judgement Day is inevitable, but can be put off. You can't save everyone, but you can save the savior. It works really well thematically, even though the movie on its own can't stand up to the first two."
"The Mummy."
"Was it in the third one they changed the leading lady? That was weird."
The Mummy Glasses GIFGiphy"Even went as far as to have her say 'I feel like a new woman,' or something of the sort."
"She's doing a book reading (obviously based on the characters adventures in the previous movies) and someone asks her if the lead character is based off herself."
"And that's when they do the reveal that the actress isn't Rachel Weisz as new! Evie says, 'Honestly, I can say she's a completely different person.'"
"And it's utterly miserable because now the movie is rubbing it in your face that she's not Rachel Weisz."
"Shrek. There was just no way to beat Shrek 2."
"Shrek 2 is unironically one of my favorite movies of all time. Every single joke lands perfectly AND it has an engaging story, it's the perfect comedy."
snow white love GIFGiphyNow, some of these franchises have still continued to make movies after the first or second great hits, regardless of fans telling them to stop. Something still keeps them going back for more in the end.
Hopefully the producers are listening.
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Redditor h-gotfred wanted to hear from the over 50 crowd, so they asked:
"To you Redditors aged 50+, what's something you genuinely believe young people haven't realized yet, but could enrich their lives or positively impact their outlook on life?"
There is so much to know about life.
And we have to age to learn it.
So let's chat...
Be Happy
just married love GIFGiphy"Marriage/relationships should be fun, and happy. Life is hard, things get tough. Find someone that makes the tough times easier, not harder."
Inevitable-Mine6466
"Piggybacking off this and saying, even the happiest marriages get into arguments. It's not a reason to leave."
J3sush8sm3
Battles...
"Not everything that you disagree with deserves an argument. Pick your battles and let trivial things slide."
hail2theKingbabee
"To echo this: Not everyone you disagree with is 'wrong.' They are simply operating with different information. You can disagree with someone on an issue and still value the person. Don't let one issue define your entire relationship with another person."
A_Socratic_Argument
The End
"If you die, your employer will have your job posted before you are buried. Remember that when making work/life choices."
Justin9314
"I started my career at corporate headquarters for a large insurance company. I was doing GREAT, but I just didn’t like the industry. I applied for a job at a major university and someone took a chance on me and gave me the position (transitioning from for-profit to non-profit is notoriously hard)."
"I made less money over the course of my career certainly but I wasn’t on poverty wages by any means. But I remember about 5 years in, one of my old VPs was in town and we got together. His comment was 'We miss you, but you look so much happier, the psychic income is showing.' Insightful guy."
Reynyan
The Truth
"2 things I will be eternally grateful to my grandfather for instilling in me..."
"Failure is not an end state unless it is where you choose to stop. He loved to quote that line by Churchill whenever something didn't work out for me, Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm."
"Honesty is the most powerful tool you can use to define yourself. Admit your mistake, frankly and honestly. The truth always comes out in the end no matter how big or small and it doesn't get better with age. You can give back something you steal, and you can help those you hurt but once they brand you a liar, it's all you will ever be."
iskandar-
Be Quiet
Golden Girls Rose GIF by TV LandGiphy"Unless you don't mind hearing EEEEEEEEEEEE like all the time day and night, use hearing protection in loud situations. Tinnitus is a bi*ch."
revnhoj
Take care of your ears.
One of life's greatest lessons!!!
Live by the Moon
bart simpson maggie GIFGiphy"Wear sunscreen."
nilecrane
"I just had a quick look at my 50-year-old upper chest, frequently exposed to the sun in my youth, and compared it to my 50-year-old belly, which has always been clothed and covered (I have never liked two-piece swimsuits). What a difference!"
HootieRocker59
Passions
"Take a genuine interest in what other people have to say, ask them follow-up questions about their passions in life. Don’t just talk about yourself, or wait for your turn to talk. That’s how you have a conversation, and build a relationship."
MayIServeYouWell
"Sometimes you gotta be careful with that. Pay attention if the other person is doing that too, it's important for you to share about your life. It can be kind of lonely when you know so much about your friends, but they don't know about you."
jacarelunar
Practice makes Perfect
"Every skill takes determined practice to master. I see my young friends/relatives try and give up on so many things because 'they weren't very good at it.' If you keep doing that, you'll never be very good at anything."
EarhornJonesI
"I love cooking - and find it easy and relaxing. I have hit a point where I can make several dishes that I can honestly say are far superior to what I could get at a restaurant. I love delighting my family and friends with what I cook."
"But the truth is - I've prepared thousands of dishes. I've practiced for 40+ years. I have f**ked up every single type of food there is at least once. I've burnt things. I've undercooked chicken. I failed to emulsify things that should have been emulsified. I forgot to set the timer. I've added too much salt. I chopped when I should have torn. I did all of the wrong things at some point. And because of all of these things, I can walk into any kitchen and make something delicious."
NewSummerOrange
63
"I’d say invest in your health by regularly exercising. My wife got me into running when we were in our twenties, and it has been a big part of our lives ever since (I’m 63). Nothing crazy, no marathons, we don’t time ourselves or follow a strict training plan, we just pick a route, go at our own pace, and have fun. We still go 3-4 miles, 3-4x per week."
"I also started working out at the gym 3x a week with free weights in my 30s, and have been doing it ever since. I’m no Schwarzenegger, believe me, but I can still work around the house, move furniture, shovel snow and have fun tossing a ball around with the kids without injuring or exhausting myself. Between aerobic fitness and weights, I’ve been able to stay remarkably healthy my entire adult life, knock on wood. It’s also been great for my mental health and managing stress."
"You don’t have to go nuts and set unreasonably strict requirements for exercise goals or diet that a normal person can’t possibly maintain - just do the best you can, make exercising a few times per week a habit, eat a reasonable diet (avoid fried stuff, eat fruit and veggies, lay off the sweets), and 40 years later you’ll really thank yourself, believe me!"
lanky_planky
Plan Ahead
Make It Rain Money GIF by yvngswagGiphy"Debt can really ruin your life. If you want to take on a lot of it, make sure you have a good plan and run it by a lot of smart people first."
vanityklaw
Debt. Everyone should learn about avoiding debt as early as possible.
This whole list should be taught in Universities.
