The Suicide Squad director James Gunn lists 27 sequels he thinks are better than the originals. Gunn has been participating with fans frequently on Twitter, providing entertainment and interaction that fans crave while stuck in quarantine. Great directorial minds like James Gunn have continued to persevere and create despite the coronavirus crisis putting a halt on everything entertainment.
James Gunn is best known for his work directing Guardians of the Galaxy, its corresponding sequel Guardians Of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, and the yet to be released The Suicide Squad. The director was fired from the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, when a series of inappropriate tweets he made when he was younger resurfaced. After massive fan outcry, Disney rehired Gunn to direct the third Guardians movie. Gunn has also been editing The Suicide Squad while in quarantine. Even The Suicide Squad's release date has been delayed due to coronavirus, but Gunn is keeping busy in the interim.
The director has kept himself busy and frequently engaging with fans on Twitter in fun and entertaining ways. His latest Twitter post was a list of 27 sequels he declared were better than the originals. Gunn's list had a diverse list of movies, ranging from the iconic Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back to Shrek 2, and The Dark Knight, among many others. Check out his full list below.
The full list undoubtedly proves the old adage that the first movie is always the best isn't always necessarily true. With countless new movies postponed and movie theaters closed, Gunn's list is a fun way to revisit old favorites while quarantining. His sequel list is, of course, up for debate, but that's what makes movie watching such fun. It's not just about the story, the characters, or the cool visual effects. What enhances the movie-watching experience are the debates that spring up afterward: Who was the best character? Did the sequel continue their story satisfactorily? Were the movies engaging enough to want to view the third movie? All in all, a well-crafted sequel builds on a solid foundation of story and character that leaves fans wanting more. Like Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, for example. (Gunn recently said the third movie has yet to be delayed.)
Fans across the world have likely been disheartened by the lack of blockbuster films that usually go hand in hand with the heat of summer. However, as James Gunn proved with a simple list, there are plenty of great movies to watch in the meantime. Sequels that actually are improvements on the first films are true diamonds in the rough, and well worth the watch. Hopefully, Gunn's list will keep fans busy while they await the release of new movies.
Source: James Gunn via Twitter