Zachary FenellA Weekend of Sequels
September 21st 2009 22:56
This past weekend Comedy Central showed Major League II and Clerks II. While both are good movies, neither one lives up to the hype of its predecessor. Out of the two, Major League II is the better sequel. Major League II takes the characters from the first Major League and lets them evolve. Most notably, “Wild Thing” Rick Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) evolves from a bad ass to a marketing guppy. He gets away from everything that made him successful in return for overpriced clothes and a life of luxury. This kind of character development is the reason to watch Major League II.
Clerks II, while funny, just doesn’t have the same vibe as its predecessor. Sure, the two main characters are the same, Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson), but everything else is different. The setting is different. The other important characters are unrelated to the first film. Perhaps the biggest difference is Clerks II is in color. The original Clerks is in black and white. I think keeping the series in black and white would have been better.
Both movies are enjoyable though. However, you will be unable to appreciate Major League II until you have seen the first one. Clerks II can stand on its’ own but seeing Clerks first will give you more insight to the characters of Dante and Randal. If you are looking for a film to watch with the kids go with Major League II (rated PG). Clerks II (rated R) should only be viewed by those 17 and up, due to the film’s adult content.
Clerks II, while funny, just doesn’t have the same vibe as its predecessor. Sure, the two main characters are the same, Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson), but everything else is different. The setting is different. The other important characters are unrelated to the first film. Perhaps the biggest difference is Clerks II is in color. The original Clerks is in black and white. I think keeping the series in black and white would have been better.
Both movies are enjoyable though. However, you will be unable to appreciate Major League II until you have seen the first one. Clerks II can stand on its’ own but seeing Clerks first will give you more insight to the characters of Dante and Randal. If you are looking for a film to watch with the kids go with Major League II (rated PG). Clerks II (rated R) should only be viewed by those 17 and up, due to the film’s adult content.
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