Sequel better than the original
358131
meh. saw the second one first '22 jump street'and that one is really good. I was kinda bumed because  it just wasn't as funny or clever. still  it is the original story so watch it before  the sequel.
2806062
Unusual case where the sequel is better than the original.  While I did like The Shining (4 stars), this one was harder to put down and more entertaining.  Thoroughly enjoyable read.
4526034
I liked this sequel better than the first. There was more social dynamic, and Mackenzie came across as older and more mature. Glad I continued reading the series.
2445211
while i gave the first movie perfect marks for sheer entertainment,this sequel is actually a more complete film,in my opinion,as much as this type of movie can be.for one,the story is actually much more interesting and more developed.the humour quotient is upped in this one as well.there are quite a few chuckles.some of the transformers are really neat,especially on the Decepticon side.the fight scenes between the Transformers are quite spectacular,though that isn't surprising.what is surprising is that the transformation scenes(when the vehicles change into their robot forms and vice versa were not seamless,and looked herky jerky to me.in the original film,this was not an issue.still,it's immensely entertaining.and despite a few minor issue.a better movie overall.as an aside,the movie is nominated for a Razzie Award for worst movie,which mystifies me.it's nowhere near Razzie calibre.oh,well.for me,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 5/5
3576052
I really cannot believe the poor reviews this flick got. I actually purchased the DVD and watched it last week. Compared to the first one (which I saw when it came out.) this should get an A+  There are some chills  here (maybe people want a body count in their horror films.) This is a more traditional horror movie without the gratuitous violence and bloodshed but with enough to make you wary what's gonna happen next. It's similar enough to the first movie ; yet all the changes help make this the better movie.

I think the leper storyline makes more sense to me than the original did. I also think the acting is far superior in this remake.  It also has a timeless love element and reincarnation.

The  Tom Welling/Maggie Grace storyline makes far more sense to me than  the original--and Maggie is a far superior actress than Jamie Lee Curtis was at the time.

So give it a chance.  Im not a big fan of remakes but when you didn't like the original it probably isn't so offensive. Also it's good to see Tom Welling in a leading man movie role.
4578437
My review of this film is probably positively impacted by seeing the sequel (Part 2) first.  This is a far superior movie to the sequel, although the stories are basically the same.  The original film does a better job of developing the dynamics and conflicts between the principle characters.  Also, the story line is just a little bit closer to reality, in terms of the man's ability to adapt to the figure skating world.  I enjoyed the story, and I enjoyed the interactions between all of the characters.  The small subplot regarding the father-daughter relationship was also affecting.  This isn't a great film, but it's a good watch, particularly on a date night.
1113373
"Sequels are never as good as the original". How many times have we all said this? It's known fact that sequels can be good (Doctor Sleep, for one), but they never live up to the first book.

The Matriarch: Guardians, is BETTER than the original!

Janiss Connelly is the new head of Cedarcrest Sanctum, the retirement home where her vampire blood lengthens the lives of the elderly residents, and their human blood keeps her "alive".

Her maker, Ian, was killed along with her mentor, Louisa, and she is now seeing him in her mind, along with Daniel, the only person she ever killed.

Hector is hiding his undead brother away in the garage, hunting vampires an anonymous person alerts him to the whereabouts of. He wants to kill his brother's maker.

Eric is Daniel's brother, a ghoul for their uncle who wants to kill Janiss.

When all these worlds collide, the reader gets taken on a thrill ride!

I thought the first book was good, I did, but this one really is better.

The secondary characters are very likable (or detestable, and the narration is much more confident. The reader can tell that Kevin Ranson really grew as an artist between books and the result was this.

Vampire fans will love the new twists he's put in this world, and it is so realistically written that you may find yourself looking over your shoulder at night!

The only reservation I have is that, at times, Janiss seemed like a minor character to her own story. But that's a small thing compared to the rest of the book.

Vampire lovers have found their next favorite vamp series!

4.5/5--great work!
3997223
It's rare to have a sequel surpass an excellent first book, but this one does.  Just more enjoyment and better.
2431112
This is a great sequel. It's rare for a spin-off to measure up to the first series of books but this one may be better than the first.
2511504
Because I already know who the characters are, the sequel reads better than the first one.
The story within the prologue, which is of an older timeline, seems destined to repeat itself.
The dog-headed serpent carries out the emperors task of searching for Hagyai Rovines missing son. In part he likes it, in part he doesnt. Eventually, Tobias ends up at Stonerunner Creek alongside Isador in his search for prince Yoffis. Akilah and Sycarus are experiencing magic & sacrifice aboard the Prodigious. Akilah explores the bowels of the longship, and the whispering beings give her a voyage into the empyrean. The lord captain Neezor Arrtrofis gets his own POV chapter!
In her new station as inquisitor, Drakanes is faced with new challenges. She and Narak al Zull get close. But fate is not kind to them. The new, reformed Inquisition is cunning and oppresive as ever. Though Drakanes finds the cathar heretics within the masonic guild, she too is imprisoned at Bremenshire by the order of lord Vandros. But sir Hubert and Birus Mandon (who sadly gets only one POV chapter in the whole book, but its an awesome one) come to her rescue, and Drakanes swears to avenge al Zull.
In the Northlands, Kalafar Sodomis is waging his war against Holton Brax and his allies. The description of the battles are superb. As a reader, you actually see it all in your mind. Unfortunately, Olivia Sodomis plans to ouster Juni (Kalafars wife) from Weiyenor, and she employs the aid of inquisitor Philip Dagincourt to do it. Once Kalafar hears of it, he decideds to leave the siege of Braxs castle in the hands of his bannermen, and makes haste for Weiyenor. Along the way, however, Kalafar encounters his brother Arfaij  but the man is no longer human...
Back in the Southlands, in the capital, Amarius Mero and Isador are trying to each do their thing. Politics, matters of economy and intrigue encircle them. These story threads impact the other characters from the very beginning. A lot of good character development is delivered by the author. We learn more about the world too. And a new character is introduced as well, Ian Blackway. Hoping to read more of him in the future.
As a bonus, the author put in at the end of the book a sample chapter from book 3, A Dance With Fools And Devils. And its the perfect hook!
943993
Even better than the first one, which was awesome.
1662260
In my opinion, this is better than the first movie. The story and adventure is pretty interesting, None of the acting seems fake or forced.
2006206
I liked this sequel because it brought something new to the series--instead of *just* trying to subvert superhero tropes, there was also a deliciously complicated scheme unfolding, and it didn't strike me as something that had to be retconned in.

Overall, if you liked the first, you'll probably like the second.
1546365
A sequel is rarely as good at the original but this is close. My kids especially love this movie. It's a great Friday night Family night movie.
887865
I actually like this version better than the original.
2661913
Much better than the first one.  Same narrator, who's very good.
2593233
Glad we watched this movie. We really enjoyed the first movie very much and found this sequel to be a close second. We were glad to see all the original cast in the sequel. This movie was a bit more tense than the original.