Why Are Sequels So Often Disappointing? Gladiator 2 Has Me Wondering...
I watched Gladiator 2 last night, and wow... what a letdown. I knew it could never match the original, but I wasn’t expecting it to feel so far off the mark. It’s almost become the norm for sequels to fall short, hasn’t it? Sure, there are exceptions (to name a few… Dune: Part Two, The Bourne Supremacy, 22 Jump Street, and Paddington 2?) but those feel rare. So, why does this happen so often? Is it the pressure, the expectations, or something else entirely? And, more importantly, what’s the worst sequel of all time for you? For me, Gladiator 2 is definitely up there. Would love to hear your thoughts!
I watched Gladiator 2 last night, and wow... what a letdown. I knew it could never match the original, but I wasn’t expecting it to feel so far off the mark. It’s almost become the norm for sequels to fall short, hasn’t it? Sure, there are exceptions (to name a few… Dune: Part Two, The Bourne Supremacy, 22 Jump Street, and Paddington 2?) but those feel rare. So, why does this happen so often? Is it the pressure, the expectations, or something else entirely? And, more importantly, what’s the worst sequel of all time for you? For me, Gladiator 2 is definitely up there. Would love to hear your thoughts!