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The third movie in a dealership is often where thing settle apart , but some successes have manage to bring out this curse . The soph slack is a mark phenomenom in cinema , but the difficult third flick is just as material . pop series likeShrekandThe Hangoverhave stumbled at the third hurdle , andBlade : Trinityall but buried the enfranchisement . EvenThe Godfather , one of the sterling trilogies ever made , had an underwhelming third chapter . Filmmakers and studios rarely contrive for a " threequel " when they embark on a newfangled task , so some of the idea can end up being a little rush along .
In many cases , a franchise severalize its story within one or two movies , and anything beyond that is an afterthought . The third movie is in that difficult in - between stage , where the original idea has been expend , but the franchise has n’t yet get into the stream of constantly coming up with Modern movies . It ’s easier for a franchise with many installments , likeJames Bondor theFastsaga , to build up new movies because they have done the hard oeuvre of found a rule . But youthful franchises can often struggle with a third pic . It ’s a strange adolescent phase . When third movies are done well , however , they can round out a beautiful trilogy or provide the springboard to a decades - long franchise , thereby break the third movie curse .
10The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
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Matt Damon ’s undercover agent thriller franchise peaked with its third movie . The Bourne Ultimatumfollows Jason Bourne as he uncovers a shady CIA plot and leaks it to news organisation , age before a genuine - life combining weight came to illumination , with Edward Snowden ’s NSA whistleblowing . apart from its eerily prescient plot , The Bourne Ultimatumalso features some of the franchise ’s best action scenes , include a jaw - dropping chase over the rooftop of Tangier , culminate in a bare - knuckle brawl , replete withBourne ’s trademark shaky handheld camera work and frantic tempo . TheBournefranchise was initially maligned as an AmericanJames Bondimitator , butThe Bourne Ultimatumended up influencingBond .
9Toy Story 3 (2010)
Since it does n’t really matter how the actors have exchange appearance , studio can keep making animated child ’s motion picture for decades if they choose to . Toy Story 3bucks this course by showing that time has passed in the domain of the taradiddle . Just asToy Story ’s interview grew up in the interfere X between the second and third movies , so too did Andy , the proprietor of the beloved toy dog . This conclusion think thatToy Story 3resonates with its audience on a deep grade . When Andy is saying cheerio to his toy dog , it ’s also meter for child who mature up with the first two movies to bid farewell .
Despite Pixar already providing two arrant endings to the franchise , Toy Story 5has been confirm .
8Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban (2004)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanmarked a shift in the franchise from weak - hearted children ’s phantasy toward a more matured , more serious tone . The first two pic are wizard dangerous undertaking , butthe franchise had to grow up alongside its characters , and its audience . Thanks to director Alfonso Cuarón ’s subtle control of horror , The Prisoner of Azkabanis when thing start to get serious . Harry learns more about his dreary folk story , and the threats to him and his friends increase . Even though the first two movies sport a three - headed hound , an tremendous snake , and a round in the dungeon , they never finger as grave .
7Goldfinger (1964)
Goldfingeris whenBondtruly perfect its formula .
After two great motion-picture show , Goldfingeris whenBondtruly perfect its formula . Goldfingerwas the first movie to sport an explosive pre - credits action succession , the first to have a root Sung , and the first where Bond drives an Aston Martin DB5 . by from its bequest , Goldfingerhas also stand the test of metre as a thrilling standalone adventure . This is thanks in part to its memorable villain , who is responsible for the iconic and ludicrous attempt to slice up 007 in one-half with a laser . aurous Goldfinger is one of thesmartestBondvillains , and he kick in to a movie which fix the enfranchisement off on the right track .
6The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the Kingwon an astonishing 11 Academy Awards , and for near intellect . Peter Jackson ’s epic fantasy dangerous undertaking capped one of the all right trilogy of all time in style , extend the good work of the first two picture show and add together enough more of J.R.R. Tolkein ’s imaginative creatures and stunning locations for good quantity . The battles are epical in scale , especially those at Minas Tirith and Pelennor fields , but Jackson never fall back focus on his characters . The Return of the Kingis singular for its ability to at the same time deal with cataclysmic war and meticulous human drama .
5Back To The Future Part III (1990)
4Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi (1983)
Return of the Jedicould easily have been squeeze under the weight of overpowering arithmetic mean , but George Lucas provide a fitting conclusion to his original trilogy . Luke ’s character arc was wrapped up attractively , as he mature into a powerful Jedi , and he even comes to terms with his tragical family story by partake in a cranky last instant with his Fatherhood . Return of the Jedialso produces some of the most thrilling action sequence in the original trilogy , such as the speeder chase on Endor , and the safety valve from Jabba ’s fleet of barges . The Empire Strikes Backwas a ruffianly act to follow , butReturn of the Jedididn’t disappoint .
3Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor : Ragnarokadopted a completely different approaching to its predecessors . New Zealand indie theater director Taika Waititi was an unconventional option for a superhero blockbuster , but he madeThorhis own . His quirky brand of humour totally modernize the franchise . There were some jokes in the previousThormovies , but a speedy glance at the posters is enough to see how unlike the quality ofThor : Ragnarokis . Fortunately , Chris Hemsworth proves to be more than capable as a comedic lead man . Beyond Waititi ’s influence , Thor : Ragnarokis buoyed by Cate Blanchett ’s delightfully menacing performance as Hela , and the origination of a raw dimension to the Hulk .
2The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (1966)
The Dollars trilogy at the same time paid tribute to the genre and blazed a bold new lead .
Sergio Leone ’s three groundbreaking Spaghetti Westerns were n’t originally signify as a trilogy , but Clint Eastwood ’s constant front as the so - called " Man with No Name " ties them all together . The Good , the Bad , and the Uglywas produced last , but it can be viewed as a prequel inLeone ’s loosely connect dollar trilogybecause of its focus on the Civil War . American audiences were growing tired of western by the mid-1960s , and the Dollars trilogy at the same time paid tribute to the writing style and blazed a bold new trail . The timeless soundtrack toThe Good , the Bad , and the Uglyis just one case of its enduring legacy .
1Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989)
Steven Spielberg ’s freewheel dangerous undertaking serial provides its protagonist with a compelling backstory in its third expedition . The film opens with a untested Indiana Jones on a thrilling pursual through a circus train . Through this succession , the movie also introduces Indy ’s father . Sean Connery ends up steal the show as Henry Jones Sr . He fosters a surprising comedic alchemy with Harrison Ford as the father - son duo hunting down the Holy Grail . Indiana Jones and the Last Crusadeis such a joyous frolic thatit could easily have kick off a new era for the enfranchisement , with Indiana Jones and his father correct off on Modern escapade throughout World War II .
