Recently, I have read somewhere about a probable sequel of Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' and somewhere I was left feeling uneasy about it. Unable to comprehend it back then, I decided to work it out myself.
To begin with, it's evident that most, if not all, sequels disappoint. The reason being far too many. Below is the list of reasons I feel sequels disappoint:-
1) The package goes missing:-
The first of any book/movie sets up some universe adds characters and plots that at times serve the dual purpose of entertaining and teaching a life lesson. It serves as an entire package. Sometimes while doing the sequels, this entire package gets lost in the plot. Sometimes characters don't live up to the expectations, sometimes the moral is weakly delivered or sometimes the plot itself dilutes (e.g. Rock on 2 by Shujaat Saudagar).
2) Easy formulae do not work:-
Most of the plot lines, in case where the story isn't continued in the sequels, work on the same formula, like in case of any Jack Reacher stories, the protagonist always finds himself amidst a plot of some conspiracy that can only be solved by him. Sometimes, these formulae work in the beginning for they promise novelty, but this gets used and overused the readers don't feel monotonous and regressive. As a result, the sequel fails e.g. Inferno by Ron Howard..
3) No one likes to be forced:-
At times, we feel that the purpose isn't strong enough and the plot feels kind of 'Forced' into the sequel to match with its predecessor. The readers or any movie goer, reads or watches for entertainment (primarily) and out of one free will. Now what if one is forced to watch something. Surely one'll end up hating it. For the stories can be as out of the world as they want, for as long as the 'suspension of disbelief' isn't forced, it will always be appreciated. (like- Hangover 2 by Todd Phillips)
Though some exceptions to watch out for:-
When most of the sequels fail to deliver, there are some sequels who outperform their predecessors as enlisted below:-
1) Godfather II by Francis Ford Coppola- The sequel to the classic Gangster family movie is still considered by and large the best sequel ever made.
2) The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan- Christopher Nolan's only story that ever got made into a franchise was his batman trilogy. No one can ever forget Heath Ledger's last on screen performance which left the audience loving the antagonist to the protagonist.
3) The Empire Strikes Back Irvin Kershner- The fans of the Star Wars' franchise would unanimously agree that this is so far the best movie in the series.
4) The two towers (LOTR 2) by Peter Jackson- This adaptation of the Tolkein's novel is said to have bettered its prequel.
5) Home Alone 2 by Chris Colombus- A young boy lost in New York. The makers decision to stick with the previous formula of a left alone boy and yet come up with a different background was appreciated as well as enjoyed by the audience.
The list is really long and exhaustive. I would love if the list is furthered by the readers. Thanks.
So, as it turns out while most of them disapoint, not everyone deserves our frown. So if there is at all any chance of Inception having a sequel let's keep our finger's cross and hope it falls into the latter category.
To begin with, it's evident that most, if not all, sequels disappoint. The reason being far too many. Below is the list of reasons I feel sequels disappoint:-
1) The package goes missing:-
The first of any book/movie sets up some universe adds characters and plots that at times serve the dual purpose of entertaining and teaching a life lesson. It serves as an entire package. Sometimes while doing the sequels, this entire package gets lost in the plot. Sometimes characters don't live up to the expectations, sometimes the moral is weakly delivered or sometimes the plot itself dilutes (e.g. Rock on 2 by Shujaat Saudagar).
2) Easy formulae do not work:-
Most of the plot lines, in case where the story isn't continued in the sequels, work on the same formula, like in case of any Jack Reacher stories, the protagonist always finds himself amidst a plot of some conspiracy that can only be solved by him. Sometimes, these formulae work in the beginning for they promise novelty, but this gets used and overused the readers don't feel monotonous and regressive. As a result, the sequel fails e.g. Inferno by Ron Howard..
3) No one likes to be forced:-
At times, we feel that the purpose isn't strong enough and the plot feels kind of 'Forced' into the sequel to match with its predecessor. The readers or any movie goer, reads or watches for entertainment (primarily) and out of one free will. Now what if one is forced to watch something. Surely one'll end up hating it. For the stories can be as out of the world as they want, for as long as the 'suspension of disbelief' isn't forced, it will always be appreciated. (like- Hangover 2 by Todd Phillips)
Though some exceptions to watch out for:-
When most of the sequels fail to deliver, there are some sequels who outperform their predecessors as enlisted below:-
1) Godfather II by Francis Ford Coppola- The sequel to the classic Gangster family movie is still considered by and large the best sequel ever made.
2) The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan- Christopher Nolan's only story that ever got made into a franchise was his batman trilogy. No one can ever forget Heath Ledger's last on screen performance which left the audience loving the antagonist to the protagonist.
3) The Empire Strikes Back Irvin Kershner- The fans of the Star Wars' franchise would unanimously agree that this is so far the best movie in the series.
4) The two towers (LOTR 2) by Peter Jackson- This adaptation of the Tolkein's novel is said to have bettered its prequel.
5) Home Alone 2 by Chris Colombus- A young boy lost in New York. The makers decision to stick with the previous formula of a left alone boy and yet come up with a different background was appreciated as well as enjoyed by the audience.
The list is really long and exhaustive. I would love if the list is furthered by the readers. Thanks.
So, as it turns out while most of them disapoint, not everyone deserves our frown. So if there is at all any chance of Inception having a sequel let's keep our finger's cross and hope it falls into the latter category.
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