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Sequels Better than the Original: Movie Edition
In my life, I have seen a lot of movies. And that includes a fair amount of franchises. Whether it be a trilogy, septology, or anything in between, there are lots of movies out there that have one (or more) sequels. It has become fairly standard that franchises decline over time, peaking with the first installment and then gradually losing steam. But there are a few exceptions to this rule, below I have listed some of my favorite sequels and how they improved upon the original installment in their franchise.
Why Phantom Menace is the Worst Star Wars Movie
As someone who grew up with the original Star Wars trilogy, I remember how excited I was when they announced they were making a new trilogy. I think there are a lot of people out there who remember the excitement that they felt waiting to see the first film in this new trilogy, The Phantom Menace. But that was all the way back in 1999. And now, 14 years later, we have seen the release of two other prequels, to round out a trilogy that everyone agrees is inferior to it’s predecessor. The argument you always hear is not whether the prequels are worse than the originals, but which of the prequels is the worst. And I am here to tell you that, without a shadow of a doubt, Episode I: The Phantom Menace is the worst of the Star Wars franchise. 
