Entertainment Weekely's
10 Best Sequels
Of All Time
In Entertainment Weekly's March 10th, 2006 issue listing the 25 worst sequels of all time they also compiled their top 10 sequels that are even better than the original.  Although my order of the top 10 may change, I probably would include all 10 in my list.  I can't argue with any of their selections ... now that is a first!!
1.  The Godfather, Part II  (1974)
         original - The Godfather (1972)

2.  The Empire Strikes Back  (1980)
         original - Star Wars  (1977)

3.  The Silence Of The Lambs  (1991)
         original - Manhunter  (1986)

4.  Aliens  (1986)
         original - Alien  (1979)

5.  The Road Warrior  (1982)
         original - Mad Max  (1979)

6.  Before Sunset  (2004)
         original - Before Sunrise  (1995)

7.  Terminator 2: Judgment Day  (1991)
         original - The Terminator  (1984)

8.  Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan  (1982)
         original - Star Trek: The Motion Picture  (1979)

9.  For A Few Dollars More  (1965)
         original - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly  (1964)

10.  Toy Story 2 (1999)
         original - Toy Story  (1995)


Actually I would put Toy Story and its sequel in a virtual tie.  I still love the original just as much!!