The first was better.
I think that the first movie was so much better then this one. I didn't like the plot and didn't like the end to this movie. I didn't think there was a need to make a second movie.
shareI agree. I can't call Returns a bastard sequel because it does follow Farley's book, but it shatters the beauty of the first movie knowing that Alec and The Black are separated. I believe originally there were going to be three movies made of Farley's first three novels, but then something happened and they never filmed the story where Alec and The Black reunite.
So until that shining day when that story is put to film, I'll stick with the first movie and let the sequel gather dust on the shelves.
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I didn't know that was the original plan, but I agree it would have been much better if they'd followed through. Though I'd love to see them do another movie to show the third book and reunion I also wonder how good it would be. If it was done right it's certainly something I'd love to see.
shareCome on this wasnt bad at all, in fact I liked it
shareThe original plan indeed was to have a third movie. Many things were factors on why it never happened.
sharei LOVE the second movie!!!! but i felt that what could of helped it be a hit at the box office was if they followed about 90 % of the book. i remember reading the book for the first time and couldnt put it down. and this was after seeing the second movie.....also have to remember that Kelly Reno who played Alec was in a bad wreck and his heart wasnt into acting anymore
shareYes, the film was vastly different from the book. They should have left out the comic antics of Kurr and his sidekick. In the book, the Uruk were BAD GUYS, not comic reliefs. I think that hurt this film a great deal.
Kelly was in the wreck years after this movie was filmed.
He didn't get into the wreck until after his appearance in "Amazing Stories" was filmed which was in 1985.
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I'm not sure how this sequel "shatters the beauty" of the first film, as this film is gorgeous. The desert vistas are even more stunning than the island scenes from the first film. And just because you don't like sad endings, doesn't mean the ending is weak. The conclusion is a bit sad, but logical. The horse belonged in the desert, because it was it's natural habitat. the boy letting the horse go is part of his growing up. Anyway i love this beautiful film every bit as much as the first one..
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