Tag Archives: sequel with unusual number

The Lion King 1½

IMDB Rating: 6.40
3097 votes

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Imagine a cross between _Lion King, The (1994)_ (qv) and _Back to the Future Part II (1989)_ (qv). This is a separate story thread, that of Timon and Pumbaa, intertwined with the original story. Thus, along with seeing new events (e.g. Timon's departure from the meerkat colony, Timon and Pumbaa's first meeting, the origin of "Hakuna Matata"), we get to see a new perspective on (and some previously unseen causes for) some of the events in the original film. Oh, and the whole thing is told in a _"Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988)_ (qv) framework, with Timon and Pumbaa narrating and interacting with the "onscreen" movie.
Actors
TimonNathan Lane
PumbaaErnie Sabella
MomJulie Kavner
Also posted in 2004, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, High IMDB rating | Comments (0)

Live Free or Die Hard

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When a criminal plot is in place to take down the entire computer and technological structure that supports the economy of the United States (and the world), it's up to a decidedly "old school" hero, police detective John McClane (Willis), to take down the conspiracy, aided by a young hacker (Long).
Actors
GregTimothy Olyphant
John McClaneBruce Willis
Mai LihnMaggie Q
Also posted in 2007, Action, Adventure, Thriller | Comments (0)

The Net 2.0

IMDB Rating: 4.60
811 votes

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The life of a young computer systems analyst is thrown into turmoil when, after arriving in Istanbul to start a new job, she finds her credit cards useless, her bank account empty, and her identity stolen.
Actors
Hope CassidyNikki Deloach
Police OfficerCengiz Bozkurt
Dr. KavakDemet Akbag
Also posted in 2006, Action, Drama, Thriller | Comments (0)

2 Fast 2 Furious

IMDB Rating: 5.00
18875 votes

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Former cop Brian O'Conner who teams up with his ex-con pal Roman Pearce to transport a shipment of 'dirty' money for shady Miami-based import-export dealer Carter Verone, while actually working with undercover agent Monica Clemente to bring Verone down.
Actors
Brian O'ConnerPaul Walker
Roman PearceTyrese Gibson
Monica FuentesEva Mendes
Also posted in 2003, Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Comments (1)

Alien³

IMDB Rating: 6.20
25385 votes

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The film begins on board an escape vessel in which Ripley, Newt, Hicks, and a droid called Bishop are traveling on. The pod crashes on a planet inhabited by prisoners who have been left to govern themselves in a facility, killing Newt, Hicks, and destroying Bishop. Ripley is revived from her cryo-sleep from the prison doctor and soon discovers what happened to her and her remaining crew members. After calling for assistance from the Company they wait for Ripley to be transported off the planet, as she doesn't belong there. After a short time, a shaven-headed Ripley starts discovering that prisoners are being killed in a very similar manner to that of the Aliens she has faced in the previous two films. Once this is discovered, she and the remaining prisoners must devise a plan to kill the Alien that stalks the prison facility, hiding in ventilation shafts. However, she soon discovers that that it isn't the only Alien on the planet. There is also a Queen, but where?
Actors
Ellen RipleySigourney Weaver
DillonCharles S. Dutton
ClemensCharles Dance
Also posted in 1992, Action, Drama, High IMDB rating, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Comments (0)

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

IMDB Rating: 6.40
11434 votes

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Lt. Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) loves a mystery. Why are we here? Is there life after sex? Yes, Drebin tackles the big issues--and the biggest of all is how to stop devious Quentin Hapsburg's (Robert Goulet) plan to destroy the environment! Returning with Leslie Nielsen are Priscilla Presley as Jane, the woman who can melt a cheese sandwich from 20 paces; George Kennedy as the intrepid Capt. Ed Hocken; and O.J. Simpson, the man so famous a beverage is named after him, as hard-luck cop Nordberg. The gang's all here. And so are the laughs.
Actors
Lt. Frank DrebinLeslie Nielsen
Jane SpencerPriscilla Presley
Captain Ed HockenGeorge Kennedy
Also posted in 1991, Action, Comedy, Crime, High IMDB rating, Thriller | Comments (0)