The problem with sequels or "seprequels" or whatever they are retroactively called for future past stories ...
They tend to rob my memory of the earlier (better) work.
I absolutely loved the original LOTR films. Even (and especially) in their extended editions. Initially, it was an acquired taste. But once acquired, it was love for the rest of the journey. And the third film is a masterpiece from start to finish.
The first Hobbit film felt like I was visiting one of my favorite vacation destinations, only to have my second trip lose a lot of the magic and luster. It kept reminding me of my first "vacation," rather than taking me on a new one.
Still ... I will probably rent "Hobbit II: Electric Dragon Poo," like I did with the first Hobbit movie. I surfed the 'Net while watching it and waited for those dwarfs to stop feasting for 65 minutes and start the damn story.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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