Having seen Bryan Singer deliver a superlative sequel in the form of X-Men 2, the ending of which teased the introduction of the Phoenix storyline, Marvel fans were itching to see where the director would take the series next. Sadly, they would never find out, as Singer departed to preside over Superman Returns, while Brett Ratner was drafted in to wrap up the X-Men trilogy.
Sadly, the well-drawn and well-loved characters of the first two films were shunted to the sidelines in order to accommodate a series of increasingly loud set-pieces and Vinnie Jones in a plastic muscle-suit. Kelsey Grammar's erudite Beast provided a rare silver lining, but the film as a whole was a shadow of the preceding episodes. And to make matters worse, Superman Returns wasn't much cop either!
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deedeedragons
May 18th 2012, 7:22
Come on TF Jurassic Park 3 isn't that bad. You forgot Scream 3 & it's horrible Scooby Doo style storyline. It's only saving grace is Parker Posey's manic Jennifer Jolie.
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Hadouken76
May 18th 2012, 9:28
Personally I thought, Flint Marko, was fleshed out enough in Spiderman 3, he had a poignant back story and motivations but was given little screen time thanks to STUPID VIRGINAL FANBOYS who were crying out for Venom. Yeah, you think you can make a better film? You can't even leave home and talk to women, you morbidly obese suck-a$$es. Oh, and you forgot Alien 3.
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ChrisWootton
May 18th 2012, 9:29
I didn't think Superman 3 was that bad, it was the first PG movie that I saw at the flicks without my folks. Jurassic Park 3 is no worst than the second one...
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2Dglasses
May 18th 2012, 10:15
Die hard 3 not set at christmas? doesnt some kid say "its christmas, you could steal city hall"..? and then willis says something about a guy with a big beard and 8 reindeer and so on. also, whats with all this "bittersweet ending" for TS3? after the incinerator it was super happy, with the only slightly sad part having to give up woody also. but at leats they ended up with a new owner. Home alone 3 as a good example of 'pointless'
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CTurner1
May 18th 2012, 10:26
Where does Batman Forever fit in? In my opinion it's better than Superman 3.
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jeffamania
May 18th 2012, 10:37
A bit harsh Superman 3, Spiderman 3 and X-men 3 were not bad movies at all. Fair point, they just weren't great compared to the 2nd installment in their respective movies. I have all three and love them for what they are. Besides each of the movies have some pretty fantastic scenes. Why isn't Back to the Future here?
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Heisenberg
May 18th 2012, 11:24
@2D, Die Hard 3 was set in summer....The intro song played begins with the lyrics "Hot town, summer in the city..."
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gquinn81
May 18th 2012, 11:50
Where's Terminator 3? Surely the worst threequel of all time?
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2Dglasses
May 18th 2012, 12:00
@Heisenberg-i stand corrected! maybe he says "its holidays" or similar... Jaws 3(d) is among the worst. why arent these lists 50 anymore? T3 again is ok, just underwhelming, not overly needed
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Heisenberg
May 18th 2012, 12:05
@2D i think you are right in that he says its Christmas, but it was more a euphemism for the fact they could do what they wanted and nick stuff without getting caught. Out of this list, i would say Jurassic Park 3 is the worst 3quel, it was pretty damn dire.
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FBSLewis71
May 18th 2012, 12:11
How on earth is Terminator 3 not in there? Absolute joke that movie.
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FBSLewis71
May 18th 2012, 12:12
@2D I think the quote is "It's like Christmas, you could steal city hall"
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gquinn81
May 18th 2012, 12:17
@2D yeah, maybe you're right. Underwhelming is the word. After the brilliance of the first two films I rememeber being almost uncontrollably excited about the third one coming out and it was just.......well, it's been said, very underwhelming.
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gquinn81
May 18th 2012, 12:19
It was a similar story with T4 as well actually...
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FBIMorrison
May 18th 2012, 12:46
Jurassic Park 3 was fairly good! I want to know more about this 'effective Pterodactyl sequence' you speak of. I can remember a great Pteranodon sequence in a giant cage...
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ScottFree
May 18th 2012, 13:44
Transformers not on the list.....although I rather liked Dark Of The Moon better than Revenge Of The Fallen...
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FBJRider
May 18th 2012, 21:30
As some people have pointed out a few terrible threequels have been left out (namely Mr. Bay's terrible third installment of a terrible franchise) but I have to agree with Toy Story 3 being the best threequel ever. It's amazing, I cried throughout most of it although I didn't know what parts were saying goodbye to childhood or worrying that Pixar was about to ruin it..
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FBJBlack
May 19th 2012, 12:43
I'm I missing the point of most of the post. The title says it worst to best. So Superman 3 is the worst threequels and toy story 3 is the best. I don't think there saying that there all c**p films just where the fit on a scale of c**p to good.
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ThePrestige85
May 21st 2012, 8:29
Hey gang, how about not including Pusher 3 as one of the better threesequels???
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Hadouken76
May 22nd 2012, 18:14
Larsons ' Millennium trilogy...
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