In many instances, sequels are automatically looked upon with a certain distaste. Perhaps it’s impossible to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Maybe it’s unreasonable expectations established by the success of the original. Sometimes, opinions about sequels are unfairly loaded before the film is even released. This certainly applies to Steven Spielberg’s 1984 release of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Audiences are quick to deem a sequel unsatisfactory if it doesn’t follow the same formula as its predecessor. Though there are countless examples of this phenomenon throughout cinematic history. There remain many films like Aliens and Terminator 2 (both directed by James Cameron) that have managed to avoid the sophomore curse.
These two films have gone on to become classics in their own right. While few cinephiles will argue the brilliance of those particular sequels. There have been other second additions over the years, which fans have continued to remain divided on…