Which official lists shouldn't be official?

[mjf314]

Here's a comparison of 3 lists (all are ranked):

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) vs Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) but not Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original (20)

14. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
15. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
18. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
19. Day of the Dead (1985)
21. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
26. The Color of Money (1986)
31. Return to Oz (1985)
32. Scream 2 (1997)
34. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
35. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
36. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
37. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
40. The Four Musketeers (1974)
41. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
43. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
45. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
46. Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
47. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
48. Mou gaan dou II (2003)
49. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original but not Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) (20)

7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
9. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
13. From Russia with Love (1963)
14. Mad Max 2 (1981)
15. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
21. A Shot in the Dark (1964)
23. Per qualche dollaro in più (1965)
25. Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962)
28. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
32. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
33. Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994)
37. Fast Five (2011)
39. Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
40. Hostel: Part II (2007)
41. Rocky III (1982)
43. Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966)
45. Aparajito (1956)
46. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
48. Final Destination 5 (2011)
49. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)

Both lists; ordered by Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) rank (30)

Aliens (1986)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
The Dark Knight (2008)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Before Sunset (2004)
Superman II (1980)
Evil Dead II (1987)
X2 (2003)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Batman Returns (1992)
French Connection II (1975)
New Nightmare (1994)
Desperado (1995)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Addams Family Values (1993)
Manon des sources (1986)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
Christmas Vacation (1989)
Blade II (2002)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Shrek 2 (2004)

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) vs Quentin Tarantino’s Top 50 Favorite Sequels

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) but not Quentin Tarantino’s Top 50 Favorite Sequels (38)

4. Toy Story 2 (1999)
5. The Dark Knight (2008)
7. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
9. Superman II (1980)
11. X2 (2003)
13. Batman Returns (1992)
15. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
16. French Connection II (1975)
17. New Nightmare (1994)
18. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
19. Day of the Dead (1985)
20. Desperado (1995)
21. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
23. Back to the Future Part II (1989)
24. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
25. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
26. The Color of Money (1986)
27. Addams Family Values (1993)
28. Manon des sources (1986)
30. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
31. Return to Oz (1985)
32. Scream 2 (1997)
34. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
35. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
36. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
37. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
38. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
39. Christmas Vacation (1989)
41. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
42. Blade II (2002)
43. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
44. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
45. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
46. Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
47. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
48. Mou gaan dou II (2003)
49. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
50. Shrek 2 (2004)

Quentin Tarantino’s Top 50 Favorite Sequels but not Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) (38)

2. Per qualche dollaro in più (1965)
4. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
6. Rocky II (1979)
9. Kozure Ôkami: Sanzu no kawa no ubaguruma (1972)
11. Du bi quan wang da po xue di zi (1976)
12. Furankenshutain no kaijû: Sanda tai Gaira (1966)
14. Mad Max 2 (1981)
15. After the Thin Man (1936)
16. Kaijû daisensô (1965)
18. The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
19. The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977)
20. Joshuu sasori: Dai-41 zakkyo-bô (1972)
22. The Son of Monte Cristo (1940)
23. Wong Fei Hung II: Nam yee tung chi keung (1992)
24. Mosura tai Gojira (1964)
25. Psycho II (1983)
27. The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
28. Billy Jack (1971)
29. Ying hung boon sik II (1987)
30. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
33. Hiroshima shitô hen (1973)
34. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
35. That Gang of Mine (1940)
36. You're Not So Tough (1940)
37. Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
38. From Russia with Love (1963)
39. A Shot in the Dark (1964)
40. Final Destination 2 (2003)
41. Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
42. The Lone Wolf Returns (1935)
43. The Brides of Dracula (1960)
44. Il ritorno di Ringo (1965)
45. Jin yan zi (1968)
46. Du bei dao wang (1969)
47. Satsujin ken 2 (1974)
48. Xin jing wu men (1976)
49. I quattro dell'Ave Maria (1968)
50. Amityville II: The Possession (1982)

Both lists; ordered by Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) rank (12)

Aliens (1986)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Before Sunset (2004)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
The Four Musketeers (1974)

Total Film's Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original vs Quentin Tarantino’s Top 50 Favorite Sequels

Total Film's Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original but not Quentin Tarantino’s Top 50 Favorite Sequels (35)

4. Toy Story 2 (1999)
5. The Dark Knight (2008)
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
9. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
12. X2 (2003)
16. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
17. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
18. Back to the Future Part II (1989)
19. Batman Returns (1992)
22. Superman II (1980)
24. French Connection II (1975)
25. Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962)
26. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
27. Addams Family Values (1993)
28. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
30. Manon des sources (1986)
31. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
32. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
33. Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994)
34. Desperado (1995)
36. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
37. Fast Five (2011)
38. Christmas Vacation (1989)
39. Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
40. Hostel: Part II (2007)
41. Rocky III (1982)
42. New Nightmare (1994)
43. Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966)
44. Shrek 2 (2004)
45. Aparajito (1956)
46. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
47. Blade II (2002)
48. Final Destination 5 (2011)
49. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
50. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

Quentin Tarantino’s Top 50 Favorite Sequels but not Total Film's Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original (35)

5. The Four Musketeers (1974)
6. Rocky II (1979)
9. Kozure Ôkami: Sanzu no kawa no ubaguruma (1972)
11. Du bi quan wang da po xue di zi (1976)
12. Furankenshutain no kaijû: Sanda tai Gaira (1966)
15. After the Thin Man (1936)
16. Kaijû daisensô (1965)
17. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
18. The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
19. The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977)
20. Joshuu sasori: Dai-41 zakkyo-bô (1972)
22. The Son of Monte Cristo (1940)
23. Wong Fei Hung II: Nam yee tung chi keung (1992)
24. Mosura tai Gojira (1964)
25. Psycho II (1983)
27. The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
28. Billy Jack (1971)
29. Ying hung boon sik II (1987)
30. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
33. Hiroshima shitô hen (1973)
34. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
35. That Gang of Mine (1940)
36. You're Not So Tough (1940)
37. Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
40. Final Destination 2 (2003)
41. Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
42. The Lone Wolf Returns (1935)
43. The Brides of Dracula (1960)
44. Il ritorno di Ringo (1965)
45. Jin yan zi (1968)
46. Du bei dao wang (1969)
47. Satsujin ken 2 (1974)
48. Xin jing wu men (1976)
49. I quattro dell'Ave Maria (1968)
50. Amityville II: The Possession (1982)

Both lists; ordered by Total Film's Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original rank (15)

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Aliens (1986)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Before Sunset (2004)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Mad Max 2 (1981)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Per qualche dollaro in più (1965)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

[Gershwin]

The Total Film list is much better. It even has some of my favourites. ;)

[Daviddoes]

Here's a sequel list created by Tarantino: http://letterboxd.com/vanhammersly/list ... e-sequels/

Does anyone want to add this list to iCM so I can do a comparison?

Here's a comparison of the other 2 lists (both lists are ranked):

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) vs Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) but not Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original (20)

14. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
15. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
18. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
19. Day of the Dead (1985)
21. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
26. The Color of Money (1986)
31. Return to Oz (1985)
32. Scream 2 (1997)
34. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
35. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
36. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
37. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
40. The Four Musketeers (1974)
41. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
43. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
45. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
46. Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
47. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
48. Mou gaan dou II (2003)
49. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original but not Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) (20)

7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
9. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
13. From Russia with Love (1963)
14. Mad Max 2 (1981)
15. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
21. A Shot in the Dark (1964)
23. Per qualche dollaro in più (1965)
25. Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962)
28. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
32. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
33. Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994)
37. Fast Five (2011)
39. Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
40. Hostel: Part II (2007)
41. Rocky III (1982)
43. Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966)
45. Aparajito (1956)
46. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
48. Final Destination 5 (2011)
49. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)

Both lists; ordered by Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) rank (30)

Aliens (1986)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
The Dark Knight (2008)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Before Sunset (2004)
Superman II (1980)
Evil Dead II (1987)
X2 (2003)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Batman Returns (1992)
French Connection II (1975)
New Nightmare (1994)
Desperado (1995)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Addams Family Values (1993)
Manon des sources (1986)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
Christmas Vacation (1989)
Blade II (2002)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Shrek 2 (2004)

The Total Film list looks a little bit better to me, but neither list is great.

Here you go https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/quen ... daviddoes/

[Limedebois]

I'm strongly against unadopting lists... This voting and freedom in the change of lists mostly makes things less simple.
What if one of these lists get unadopted, then readopted after an additional vote in one year ? As voters change from one time to another, this is quite possible.
I think the lists should stay as they are, as I hate standing on unstable ground. I don't mind the possibility to add more lists, the more the merrier, but unadopting lists is really unfriendly to those who worked on those lists.

And I'm strongly against keeping lists which proved that they were biased, bad, or dishonest. Of course, some (or a lot) might continue to like the list, but I can't imagine they like the list for what it is (a cooptation fraud), they like the films in it. It was unnecessary to make official a list with that amount a primitive films to hide the genuine purpose of the author. Falling into a trap is not that much a fault, unless you continue to argue while you are trapped that you're not; you just make the right move to leave a uncomfortable situation.

It's up to the mods, that's what they are assigned for, but if they forbid the the un-adoption for bad lists, or mistakes, that'd a bad move imo. The only issue here is if the Anthology list is that bad, or problematic. Forbid un-adoption, it's quite like an ideology. "No we can't!" "Hum, why?" "Because, it's forbidden."

About unfriendly to the poor workers, I'm one of them (and not necessary for good reasons), and talking for myself, I can say that I'm glad for having check a lot of these films (even though -- especially if -- I didn't like much) and I don't mind to lose these easy checks. I just don't think it's necessary for next generations of the next million centuries to watch thousands Méliès or Lumière films. And all other significant experimental works appear in other list. Unofficial or not. If these lists exist, maybe it would have been a better move to make them official instead of this one (same thing for the primitive French "vues").

(Actually, it's more embarrassing for Guy Rembrandt who drawn this beautiful icon. But I was told that useless icons had terrific value on black market. That's not an anthology, but that's a Rembrandt.)

[Lilarcor]

Of course, some (or a lot) might continue to like the list, but I can't imagine they like the list for what it is (a cooptation fraud), they like the films in it.

Pretty much. I think the quality of the list and its sources should go above all else and that you shouldn't be afraid of unadopting lists that clearly are not up to the standards that are set.

[Lonewolf2003]

Mjf could you add links to all lists in polls in the OP plz, so I/people don't have to search for them first on iCM to study them?

[Gershwin]

About the IMDb genre lists: many of these don't make any sense, because genres on IMDb keep being changed. Therefore I voted for keeping the IMDb decade lists, but getting rid of the genre lists.

But there's a difference. Lists like independent, documentary, music, and drama are really all over the place, and I think we should at least unadopt these and find alternative lists. But of course lists from more closely defined genres like horror, western, film-noir, and sci-fi are a pretty good way to see which are the 50 most popular movies from one genre. Then there's a bunch in-between.

[brokenface]

Just cause I like making impractical suggestions, how about instead of completely unadopting lists you could 'retire' them - have it so the list no longer counts as official (not on progress page or film pages) but retains awards and the charts so people who have been working specifically on that list aren't totally hung out to dry. Think this would be good in cases like 500 horror

[bal3x]

Of course, some (or a lot) might continue to like the list, but I can't imagine they like the list for what it is (a cooptation fraud), they like the films in it.

Pretty much. I think the quality of the list and its sources should go above all else and that you shouldn't be afraid of unadopting lists that clearly are not up to the standards that are set.

Agree. I understand the argument that un-adopting might result in people left "hung out to dry" yet I think we need to realize that mistakes had been made in adopting some of the lists earlier (some official lists are really crappy and of dubious quality) and make a correction wherever possible, i.e. by replacing those with new better quality lists.

[PeacefulAnarchy]

Just cause I like making impractical suggestions, how about instead of completely unadopting lists you could 'retire' them - have it so the list no longer counts as official (not on progress page or film pages) but retains awards and the charts so people who have been working specifically on that list aren't totally hung out to dry. Think this would be good in cases like 500 horror

I have no idea what the guys would think of this, but I like this idea.

[tommy_leazaq]

Just cause I like making impractical suggestions, how about instead of completely unadopting lists you could 'retire' them - have it so the list no longer counts as official (not on progress page or film pages) but retains awards and the charts so people who have been working specifically on that list aren't totally hung out to dry. Think this would be good in cases like 500 horror

Just pretend the Horror 500 is not there in the progress page and film page. You'd still have your awards and rankings.

[Limedebois]

Just cause I like making impractical suggestions, how about instead of completely unadopting lists you could 'retire' them - have it so the list no longer counts as official (not on progress page or film pages) but retains awards and the charts so people who have been working specifically on that list aren't totally hung out to dry. Think this would be good in cases like 500 horror

I have no idea what the guys would think of this, but I like this idea.

The Unofficial Official Lists. That's the main contribution/suggestion appearing in the Unofficial Official iCM Forum.

I'm OK with this but it's a bit confusing to explain it in lists forms. "The Official Garbage Tab" or the "Anthology Archives Non-Essential List". Make sense. Tribute to Jonas Meckas, we can also name it "The mecca of the iCM Unofficial".

[mjf314]

Mjf could you add links to all lists in polls in the OP plz, so I/people don't have to search for them first on iCM to study them?

Done.

[mjf314]

Here you go https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/quen ... daviddoes/

Thanks. Here are the comparisons of all 3 lists: http://www.icmforum.comsingle/?p=8558735&t=8048922

Which list is the best?

[Torgo]

Not a fan of Quentin's list, to be frank. Too many B-movies and Asian films which will put off most people who usually would be attracted to such a list.
The Total list is in fact better than our current Empire one. But is the improvement big enough to justify a replacement (something we rarely did on iCM)? I'm doubting it.

A combination of Empire + Total would result in the best and most complete sequel list, but that would be a bit too muddled even for my taste.

[Torgo]

Amazing to see so much participation in the poll, by the way. Very insightful.

The support for separate Taschen decade lists has been no secret before, but I'm astonished how massive it is.

[mjf314]

Amazing to see so much participation in the poll, by the way. Very insightful.

The support for separate Taschen decade lists has been no secret before, but I'm astonished how massive it is.

It's strange that separate wins by such a huge margin in this poll, but in the "lists that should be official" poll, the combined list wins (#23 for combined, #63-74 for separate). How did that happen? Can anyone explain? Is the set of voters so different, or is there another reason?

The search for a good sequel list continues, but I think I'm about ready to give up. If anyone finds a better one, I'll make a new poll.

[Gershwin]

I think the combined list was earlier in the poll, so people thought "I already voted for the complete list, so no need to vote for the separate lists as well". And then there might be the people who are afraid separate lists would replace the IMDb lists, like Torgo said on the other thread, iirc.

[max-scl]

I don't know if you know about this one
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/guides/best_sequels_2012/

[mjf314]

I don't know if you know about this one
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/guides/best_sequels_2012/

I didn't know about that one, but I've seen other RT countdown lists. I'm not a big fan of them, but it looks like this one might be better than the others. Does anyone want to add it to iCM?

[Gershwin]

I don't know if you know about this one
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/guides/best_sequels_2012/

I didn't know about that one, but I've seen other RT countdown lists. I'm not a big fan of them, but it looks like this one might be better than the others. Does anyone want to add it to iCM?

This one looks pretty great, judging from the first page. I'm on it.

[Daviddoes]

Here it is https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/rott ... daviddoes/

[max-scl]

Non of the sequels list will be perfect, why not combine all 4 of them in some sort of way (like a "They Shoot Sequels, Don't they" list) that can be updated with future list that may appear.

[mjf314]

Here it is https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/rott ... daviddoes/

Thanks.

Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels vs Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official)

Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels but not Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) (30)

2. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
3. Toy Story 3 (2010)
4. Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo. (1966)
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
10. Mad Max 2 (1981)
11. Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994)
12. Apur Sansar (1959)
13. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
14. Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962)
18. Goldfinger (1964)
19. From Russia with Love (1963)
20. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
22. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
24. Per qualche dollaro in più (1965)
26. Baisers volés (1968)
27. Ging chat goo si 3: Chiu kup ging chat (1992)
29. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
30. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
31. Flirting (1991)
32. Hak se wui yi wo wai kwai (2006)
33. 49 Up (2005)
34. A Shot in the Dark (1964)
36. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
42. Saraband (2003)
44. Trois couleurs: Blanc (1994)
45. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
47. The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
48. Fa yeung nin wa (2000)
49. Thunderball (1965)
50. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

Empire Online's 50 Greatest Sequels (official) but not Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels (30)

7. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
13. Batman Returns (1992)
14. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
15. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
16. French Connection II (1975)
17. New Nightmare (1994)
19. Day of the Dead (1985)
20. Desperado (1995)
21. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
23. Back to the Future Part II (1989)
27. Addams Family Values (1993)
28. Manon des sources (1986)
30. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
31. Return to Oz (1985)
32. Scream 2 (1997)
33. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
34. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
35. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
36. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
37. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
38. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
39. Christmas Vacation (1989)
40. The Four Musketeers (1974)
41. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
42. Blade II (2002)
43. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
45. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
47. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
48. Mou gaan dou II (2003)
49. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

Both lists; ordered by Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels rank (20)

Toy Story 2 (1999)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Aliens (1986)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Before Sunset (2004)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
The Color of Money (1986)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Shrek 2 (2004)
X2 (2003)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Superman II (1980)

Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels vs Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original

Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels but not Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original (24)

3. Toy Story 3 (2010)
4. Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo. (1966)
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
12. Apur Sansar (1959)
15. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
18. Goldfinger (1964)
20. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
26. Baisers volés (1968)
27. Ging chat goo si 3: Chiu kup ging chat (1992)
29. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
30. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
31. Flirting (1991)
32. Hak se wui yi wo wai kwai (2006)
33. 49 Up (2005)
35. The Color of Money (1986)
36. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
38. Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
42. Saraband (2003)
44. Trois couleurs: Blanc (1994)
45. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
47. The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
48. Fa yeung nin wa (2000)
49. Thunderball (1965)
50. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

Total Film's 50 Sequels That Were Better Than the Original but not Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels (24)

9. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
16. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
18. Back to the Future Part II (1989)
19. Batman Returns (1992)
24. French Connection II (1975)
27. Addams Family Values (1993)
30. Manon des sources (1986)
32. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
34. Desperado (1995)
35. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
36. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
37. Fast Five (2011)
38. Christmas Vacation (1989)
39. Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
40. Hostel: Part II (2007)
41. Rocky III (1982)
42. New Nightmare (1994)
43. Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966)
45. Aparajito (1956)
46. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
47. Blade II (2002)
48. Final Destination 5 (2011)
49. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
50. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

Both lists; ordered by Rotten Tomatoes' Best Sequels rank (26)

Toy Story 2 (1999)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Aliens (1986)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Dark Knight (2008)
Mad Max 2 (1981)
Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
Before Sunset (2004)
Per qualche dollaro in più (1965)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Shrek 2 (2004)
X2 (2003)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Superman II (1980)

[Lonewolf2003]

I think the Empire list is better based on how it's compiled. It's ranked by using a weighted formula on at least 20 reviews. I can't find how the Total list is compiled. The link to the source is dead. Which is also for me a reason to be against it already.

[Lonewolf2003]

Non of the sequels list will be perfect, why not combine all 4 of them in some sort of way (like a "They Shoot Sequels, Don't they" list) that can be updated with future list that may appear.

Yeah, and none of all the French list are perfect either. Maybe we could combine those in a They Shoot French, Don't They List. Now I think of it none of the Japanese, German, Chinese list are perfect either...

[bobbybrown]

They Really Like To Plagiarize Movie List Titles, Don't They?

[max-scl]

Non of the sequels list will be perfect, why not combine all 4 of them in some sort of way (like a "They Shoot Sequels, Don't they" list) that can be updated with future list that may appear.

Yeah, and none of all the French list are perfect either. Maybe we could combine those in a They Shoot French, Don't They List. Now I think of it none of the Japanese, German, Chinese list are perfect either...

Perfect was not the right choice of words-
Yes, they are not perfect, but they're good enough. And when there are many good list from a particular country more than one list can be adopted (and it has). Which is not the case here, people seems to only want to have 1 sequels list, not 4.

[mjf314]

I think the Empire list is better based on how it's compiled. It's ranked by using a weighted formula on at least 20 reviews. I can't find how the Total list is compiled. The link to the source is dead. Which is also for me a reason to be against it already.

Don't you mean the RT list? I don't think the Empire list is based on reviews.

[Lonewolf2003]

I think the Empire list is better based on how it's compiled. It's ranked by using a weighted formula on at least 20 reviews. I can't find how the Total list is compiled. The link to the source is dead. Which is also for me a reason to be against it already.

Don't you mean the RT list? I don't think the Empire list is based on reviews.

Sorry yes meant the tomato list

[Hunziker]

I'm sure this has been discussed elsewhere, but why on earth is the All-Time Worldwide Box Office list still official? I can't be the only one who thinks this is a TERRIBLE list. I know the All Time Box Office list isn't ruled by the same criteria, but it should be enough, shouldn't it? I mean, what a bunch of stupid, preposterous and plain bad movies are official because of it.

[Tasselfoot]

I like the Total list 1st, Empire 2nd. What I dislike about the RT is that it uses multiple films from the same franchise over and over again. The Total list does not, unless it's a sequel to a reboot.

I've said before, as have many, All-Time Box Office should be capped at top200; then we have top200 US inflation adjusted and top200 worldwide non-inflation adjusted. Both lists continue to receive updates based on popular new films... but there is some level of finality to it. We go another few years and there will be 100+ films a year doing 200m worldwide (it's already 50+/yr).

[PeacefulAnarchy]

The All-Time Worldwide list is going to have to be fixed in some way at some point. It's just that there's no obvious fix that doesn't have significant drawbacks, so for the time being it's easier to just copy the source.

[bobbybrown]

The All-Time Worldwide list is going to have to be fixed in some way at some point. It's just that there's no obvious fix that doesn't have significant drawbacks, so for the time being it's easier to just copy the source.

What are the drawbacks of limiting it to Top-200 (or Top-500 so the change is less drastic) or bumping the minimum to $250/300 mln?

[PeacefulAnarchy]

The All-Time Worldwide list is going to have to be fixed in some way at some point. It's just that there's no obvious fix that doesn't have significant drawbacks, so for the time being it's easier to just copy the source.

What are the drawbacks of limiting it to Top-200 (or Top-500 so the change is less drastic) or bumping the minimum to $250/300 mln?

The main one is that it cuts off whatever older films are on the list and essentially turns the list into a revolving door of increasingly popular recent films knocked out by equally popular more recent films.

You could argue that that's not particularly worse than having 50+ films per year of increasingly less meaningful popularity, still pushing old films down(but not out).

I'd say at the moment both are equally bad in slightly different, but related, ways so we may as well stick to the source, but I'm increasingly less inclined to support that position.

[Hunziker]

The All-Time Worldwide list is going to have to be fixed in some way at some point. It's just that there's no obvious fix that doesn't have significant drawbacks, so for the time being it's easier to just copy the source.

What are the drawbacks of limiting it to Top-200 (or Top-500 so the change is less drastic) or bumping the minimum to $250/300 mln?

The main one is that it cuts off whatever older films are on the list and essentially turns the list into a revolving door of increasingly popular recent films knocked out by equally popular more recent films.

You could argue that that's not particularly worse than having 50+ films per year of increasingly less meaningful popularity, still pushing old films down(but not out).

I'd say at the moment both are equally bad in slightly different, but related, ways so we may as well stick to the source, but I'm increasingly less inclined to support that position.

If both option are equally bad, shouldn't we vote for it or something? Or even just a poll, to cense the opinions...

That is the goal of this thread after all.

[bobbybrown]

The All-Time Worldwide list is going to have to be fixed in some way at some point. It's just that there's no obvious fix that doesn't have significant drawbacks, so for the time being it's easier to just copy the source.

What are the drawbacks of limiting it to Top-200 (or Top-500 so the change is less drastic) or bumping the minimum to $250/300 mln?

The main one is that it cuts off whatever older films are on the list and essentially turns the list into a revolving door of increasingly popular recent films knocked out by equally popular more recent films.

IIUC, you are arguing that raising the box-office requirement damages the list in a way that is qualitatively different from having a $200 mln limit at all, right? I hope I'm misunderstanding you, because that sounds really strange. A list with a $200 mln limit is just as much a revolving door as one with $250 mln or any other kind of limit, and removing items from the list is kinda the same as preventing them from entering the list in the first place (I guess it feels worse?).

[Nopros]

I dont feel any offical list should be unadopted.

[joachimt]

It's the 13th most favorited official list on ICM. I think a lot of mainstream members don't like to see this list change.

Stick to the source is my opinion.

[Tasselfoot]

I'm a far more mainstream movie watcher than most forum members... I like the IMDb lists, I even like the top-grossing list. My issue is that it seems like you're just running up a mountain that will always grow taller as you get close to the top. There is never an end in sight. Capping it at a top-200 (or top-500, whatever the number is) gives it some level of finality and I'd actually want to work to finish it (183 of top 200 seen, but only 439 / 613). Then again, I'm also at 199/200 on the inflation-adjusted list... so it's a type of list I enjoy (will be 200 once I finally see Minions).

Granted, even with a capped number of films, new ones will appear every year. But that's fine. That happens in the IMDb Top250 and Award lists and TSPDT and 1001BYD; lots of lists get updates on the regular. But it's always finite, whether it's 200 or 250 or 1001. Or X number per year (ala Awards / Cahiers Top10).