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In major film franchises , it ’s prosperous for greatmoviesto fly under the microwave radar , as constant comparisons to other installment can reduce their funny value . Opinions mould in the zeitgeist regarding each film in a series . For instance , Batman Beginsis a good start , The Dark Knightis a chef-d’oeuvre , andThe Dark Knight Risescouldn’t live up to the hype . But when re - watching a series and shine on it after , it ’s easier to warm up up to the values of once ban or underappreciated franchise installments .
There are many reason why a franchise movie can be underestimate . For starters , expectations and comparability to a great film are never helpful . In the character ofThe Dark Knight RisesorThe Hobbitfilms , they were forced to live up to the excellence of some of the most renowned franchise flick ever made . In the pillowcase of flick likeSuperman IIorBatman v Ubermensch : Dawn of Justice , the director ’s cuts allowed for a more fulfilled version than what audiences saw in theaters . For other flick , sentence have softened the outrage because of certain flaws , and the nostalgic appeal or the movie ’s virtue are given more way to fall .
12The Dark Knight Rises
Directed by Christopher Nolan (2013)
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It was always exit to be highly unmanageable to topThe Dark Knight . The series had already used up Batman ’s peachy scoundrel , and Heath Ledger gave a functioning for the ages . Christopher Nolan ’s instinct to replace Joker ’s psychological manipulation with a threat who could oppose Batman physically was an excellent move , pushing his Dark Knight to a demarcation of physical bother that would allow the hero to reach his most vulnerable state . Tom Hardy is iconic as Bane , Christian Bale and the supporting cast are as consistently satisfying as they were in the previous picture . TheDark Knight Risesprovides the perfect termination to the best superhero trilogy .
11Ocean’s Twelve
Directed by Steven Soderbergh (2004)
While not as pop asOcean ’s Eleven , the continuation deserves more credibility . Ocean ’s Twelvehad far more room to explore than its commercially drive predecessor , and it ’s gentle to tell that the cast and director , Steven Soderbergh , let themselves have fun with it , exploringnew cinematography styles and a looser tale . The meta prank of Julia Roberts ' role pretending to be Julia Roberts and the Bruce Willis cameo were receive badly . However , part of theOcean’sfilms ' strengths is their maven power and the associations of fiber with their tangible Hollywood doer part . Ocean ’s Twelvemay be less plot of land - drive , but the star top executive is at its good .
10The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Directed by Peter Jackson (2012)
After Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy , the legal profession for future Tolkien adaptations has been set high . The Hobbitbook is far scant than the volumes ofThe Lord of the Rings , but studio apartment still decided to unfold it out into an elongated trilogy trilogy . While the second and third film are doubtless riddled with unfitting action chronological succession and love life Triangle despite still take casual strokes of beauty , the first movie is a relatively faithful and venerating adaptation . The beginning of Bilbo ’s adventure is a valid ingress to the dealership .
9Superman II
Directed by Richard Lester (1980)
Superman : The Movielaid the creation for the modern superhero genre , and have the film manufacture climate of the 1980s , it ’s disappointing that its sequels did n’t amount to more . The ' 80s were filled with iconic sci - fi and smash hit masterpiece , with the spell of other ocular effect , creating wizardly cinematic experiences that inspired 10 of film producer . Superman II ’s disruptive behind - the - scenes drama ledto a director swap , and the General Zod face - off did n’t amount to its full potency . The 2006 released Richard Donner cut , showing the original film director ’s vision , offer some fantabulous improvement that make it a playfulness Superman movie .
8Mission: Impossible 2
take by John Woo ( 2002 )
Between the first Brian De Palmafilm , an excellent , low - activeness espionage thriller , and the innovative , activeness - packed Christopher McQuarrieMission : Impossiblemovies , there were a few installment where the saga struggled with its identity . Part 2 is still theworstMission : Impossiblefilm , but John Woo ’s charge is vital forestablishing the serial publication ' high action element . Some gruesome other 2000s tropes ruin that activity , and the film ’s villain does n’t work that well , butMission : Impossible2has some incontrovertible takeaway .
7Creed II
Directed by Steven Caple Jr. (2017)
6Transformers: Dark Of The Moon
Directed by Michael Bay (2011)
Michael Bay’sTransformersfilms are commonly criticized for being overloaded with action and explosion . While that assessment is n’t needs wrong , the first few installments have a swell deal of 2000s picture charm to back them up . Dark of the Moonculminates the Shia LaBeoufTransformerschapter withwildly satisfying legal action sequence . It must also be said John Turturro is systematically uproarious throughout the serial publication as Agent Simmons . Dark of the Moondeserves to be considered among thebestTransformersmovies .
5Captain America: The First Avenger
Directed by Joe Johnston (2011)
Captain America : The First Avengeris commonly considered among the heart of the face pack of MCU films , largely dominate byThe Winter Soldier . But the early Marvel Studios episode has an endearing charm as a fun , well - meaning superhero movie , which is exactly how a Captain America serial should set out . The First Avenger perfectly encapsulatesMCU phase one nostalgia that ’s worth a re - scout .
4Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Directed by Adam McKay (2013)
Anchormanis one of the funniest clowning picture show ever . Anchorman 2was less well - received , but it still has some tremendous absurd humor , and it ’s an essential segue for Adam McKay ’s shift in filmmaking from comedy to dramatic event . Anchorman 2has some comment about medium sensationalism entomb under its cameo and over - the - top caper , which spend a penny perfect sense given the political and social examinations in McKay ’s recent movies . Some highlights admit the Harrison Ford cameo , the news team agitate scene , and the development of joke from the first film .
3The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Directed by Steven Spielberg (1997)
Jurassic Parkis one ofSteven Spielberg ’s best moviesand one of the openhanded blockbuster ever made . Based on the novel by Michael Creighton , The Lost Worldis a fun 2nd installment to the enfranchisement . However , it focused too hard on the dinosaur spectacle alternatively of capably balancing out the human part as the first movie did . Still , The Lost Worldimportantly allow for the expanding upon of theJurassic Parkfranchise , result in many more follow - ups .
