9. Blade Runner 2
Ridley Scott's sci-fi noir was released in 1982, and though it initially polarized critics, it has since become one of the most admired and highly regarded science fiction films of all time. The movie was a flop upon release, but developed a cult following and in 1995, received three sequels in novel form from author K.W. Jeter, a friend of Phillip K. Dick (who wrote the book Blade Runner is based on, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). A film adaptation of Jeter's first Blade Runner novel was planned in 1999, but was shelved due to rights issues. Since then, several sequels, follow-ups, and prequels have been planned and cancelled, both with and without Ridley Scott. In 2011, it was announced that a follow-up movie was in the works with Scott at the helm, though little development has happened since then. Blade Runner suffers from the same problem that Avatar does: it's good sci-fi, yes, and lives in a universe of its own ripe for exploration. But, do we need a sequel? With Blade Runner just over 30 years old, how would that story be approached? Those involved haven't been clear whether or not Harrison Ford will return, or if it will be a prequel or sequel. Scott has cited several problems with developing the story, and frankly, he seems more frustrated than excited. Plus, any sequel will ruin the open-ended conclusion of the first movie, which
still has fans debating to this day. I say, leave well enough alone and let it rest as a brilliant standalone film without tarnishing the legacy it's developed.