Movie series where just the 1st one (of 2, 3, or more) is good enough

[Jmobie]

Are you like me? Do you feel pressured sometimes to purchase the entire set, when you know you only cared for the first movie in the series?

I am debating whether to get the entire Matrix and Pirates trilogy. I already have the Matrix trilogy on DVD, and I know even just one would be fantastic on Blu-ray. I actually only cared for the original Matrix. I recently saw for the first time POTC1, and apparently the next two aren't as good. I'd rather put the money into series I really like, like Bourne or Band of Brothers.

Have you purchased, or are you planning to purchase, just the 1st one in a movie series?

[Kynch]

Well band Of Brothers is a mini-series for TV so it's kinda like a 10-hour movie split in 10 parts.

But yeah I know what you mean, I feel compelled to get every movie in the series, even if I'm not a fan of some of the sequels. Although Terminator 2 kicks the previous and following ones' asses.

Thankfully, I usually buy boxsets so that I feel like it was an easier buy to make, as I didn't have to go through the process of acquiring sequels I'm not too fond of.

And by the way, you need to give the two Pirates Of The Caribbean sequels a chance, you might love them.

[kobeeightjp]

nope, I held off on the matrix and it payed off. Now I can get the single disc in march.

[GGX]

Oh this has the possibility of being a great thread.

For me its the Rambo series. I only care for the original (First Blood) and the newest movie "Rambo". I disregard the 2nd and 3rd movies.

[RonSwanson]

i agree with kynch on the pirates movies.....maybe some people say they don't like the 2nd and 3rd....but that doesn't mean you will. i thought they were fantastic movies, but to each his own. i would say buy the pirates boxset for sure. matrix, definitley up to..i've held off the box to get the first. the bourne is a must collection for sure.

[Blu As Hell]

Speed should not have had a sequel...especially the sequel it got.

[BLu-Balls]

Originally Posted by kobeeightjp

nope, I held off on the matrix and it payed off. Now I can get the single disc in march.

+1

[CJWilkie]

The Original Star Wars Trilogy is the only Star Wars for me. I haven't bought the Matrix set either - I don't think I like Revolutions/Reloaded enough to buy them.

[mastertang]

Highlander. Just the first sequel was bad, the ones after that were tolerable.

[prankster]

definitely 'the matrix' for me. the 2nd and (especially) the 3rd were terrible!

[Red Hood]

Originally Posted by GGX

Oh this has the possibility of being a great thread.

For me its the Rambo series. I only care for the original (First Blood) and the newest movie "Rambo". I disregard the 2nd and 3rd movies.

Same here


Also transporter 1. Can't stand the second one and the third isn't much better.

[Blu Myers]

The first Matrix is definitely the best, but for $35, I got the trilogy on HD DVD. To me that was a no brainer as the 2nd and 3rd are reference quality discs with a lot of great extra features.

I think if they were released as standalone movies, they would have faired better as they do have great action and amazing visual effects. So I don't exactly cry for owning them.

[paperthrower2000]

I usually will get the full series of trilogys eventually, but just because I collect movies. Speaking of trilogys I would love to see the scream triolgy on blu.

[Blu Titan]

The Planet of the Apes. I am a big fan, and own the collection in BD. However, all of the movies after the first were just OBVIOU$ in their intent.

[Skyline]

Broken record here, but I will never purchase anything other than the 1st Matrix or POTC movies.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

The Planet of the Apes. I am a big fan, and own the collection in BD. However, all of the movies after the first were just OBVIOU$ in their intent.

I actually really liked Beneath as well, but I see what you mean.

[Crim122]

Hated SM3 and POC3, but i really want to get the sets lol.

[The Guilty Party]

I have a few series that meet this criteria...

1) The Matrix: The first one is all you need

2) Jaws: There's no need to see any of the terrible sequels

3) Rocky: The first one is great but I don't need II, III, IV, or *gulp* V. I did however pick up "Rocky Balboa" since it's a solid ending.

4) The Godfather: Parts I and II are classics but Part III is very average. However, the trilogy comes together in one set so I have all three.

5) Rambo: Not the greatest series ever but First Blood is a solid film. The next two sequels are pretty much junk (although I do watch them from time to time) and the fourth installment (Rambo) is actually a decent action film.

[dvd_mazter]

The Matrix is that for me. I own the collection on DVD but I didn't buy the collection on Blu because I don't really care for the two sequels and luckily, they are coming out with just the first on Blu . Pirates is another, I like the first , love the second but the third was very average but I needed to complete the series. I'm also going to buy the third Mummy even though I dislike it just to have the entire trilogy.

[Sloan78]

Yeah I love the Rocky franchise, but I do agree with omitting four and "five", but come on man, Rocky three was the one with some of the biggest stars of the eighties in it!

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