20 Movie Sequels That Are Totally Flawless
1. The Godfather Part II (1974)
The most flawless sequel ever made, though, has to be Francis Ford Coppola's epic The Godfather Part II, which followed one of the greatest movies ever made and somehow surpassed it with its daunting scope, impeccable ensemble cast, and stunning narrative.
A mix of past and present tales, the sequel tells of Michael Corleone's empire whilst flashbacks give some striking insight into the life of his late father as a young man. The way these plotlines compliment and mirror each other remains one of Coppola's finest achievements.
Effortlessly maintaining the large scale of its predecessor but intelligently subverting expectations with extra shock twists and palpable tension, The Godfather Part II moves through time and place to create a stunning drama about greed, family and loss that gets better with every scene.
Add to its narrative successes the performances of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, and what you have with The Godfather Part II is a flawless sequel without rival.