Sequels that Better the Original

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Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [DVD] [1977]
1.  Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [DVD] [1977] DVD ~ Mark Hamill
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  "Empire elevates a fun b-movie (Star Wars) to epic status, adding character depth and moral complexity - also one of the most stunningly beautiful films ever made."
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The Godfather: Part II [DVD]
2.  The Godfather: Part II [DVD] 
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  "Even more compelling that the original - Pacino's battle for power in Nevada and Cuba is juxtaposed with his father's (masterfully played by De Niro) as an immigrant in turn of the century New York."
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Dawn of the Dead (Un-Cut) [DVD] [1980]
3.  Dawn of the Dead (Un-Cut) [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ David Emge
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  "Essential Romero - the zombie movie reinvented as satire of modern (read late 70's) consumer society.  Going to the mall will never be the same after seeing this!"
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Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior [1981] [DVD]
4.  Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior [1981] [DVD] DVD ~ Mel Gibson
The list author says:
  "Mad Max was a low budget revenge movie - this is an widescreen, desert-set extravaganza.  Director Miller uses the spectacular Aussie outback to create an unforgettable, apocalytpic wasteland."
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Blade II [DVD] [2002]
5.  Blade II [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Wesley Snipes
The list author says:
  "It kicks ass in a way that the first film can only dream of - who knew that a guy from "Bros" would make such a good bad guy?"
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Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
6.  Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ William Shatner
The list author says:
  "Not just the first Star Trek sequel, but the best film in the series, full stop - and that includes the Next Generation films.  Don't believe me?  Watch it again."
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From Russia With Love [DVD]
7.  From Russia With Love [DVD] DVD ~ Sean Connery
The list author says:
  "The film that further developed the screen persona of Bond, liberally stealing from Hitchcock's North by Northwest for its relentless chase structure and paving the way for Goldfinger."
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Aliens (Two Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1986]
8.  Aliens (Two Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1986] DVD ~ Sigourney Weaver
The list author says:
  "A very different beast from the cold, restrained original - James Cameron directs at a time when he was the most exciting action filmmaker around, piling on climax after climax.  Ripley rules."
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Bill & Teds Bogus Journey [DVD] [1992]
9.  Bill & Teds Bogus Journey [DVD] [1992] DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
The list author says:
  "William Sadler as Death - enough said."
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