Best Third Movies

CConn · 07-29-2012, 11:04 AM

In the spirit of TDKR, what would you say are the best third movies of all time?

Boom · 07-29-2012, 11:07 AM

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Toy Story 3
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

CConn · 07-29-2012, 11:26 AM

Oh god damn, I totally forgot about those.

1. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
2. Toy Story 3
3. The Dark Knight Rises
4. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
5. The Return of the King

CGHulk · 07-29-2012, 12:08 PM

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Back to the Future III
Return of the Jedi
The Return of the King

QBComics · 07-29-2012, 12:22 PM

Goldfinger.

flickchick85 · 07-29-2012, 12:25 PM

I agree with most of the ones listed above, also:

The Bourne Ultimatum

CConn · 07-29-2012, 12:27 PM

I never understood why people like Ultimatum so much.

I loved the first Bourne movie, but after that, he just seemed to be running around aimlessly.

henry_9305 · 07-29-2012, 12:40 PM

Die Hard with a Vengeance.

Incrediblejeff · 07-29-2012, 12:51 PM

Toy Story 3(My personal favorite in the series)
Good,Bad,and The Ugly
Escape From The Planet of The Apes (It's a huge departure from the first two,but it's still a good movie)
Back to the Future III(Also my favorite in the series)
Return of The Jedi

CConn · 07-29-2012, 01:10 PM

I wouldn't say it's one of THE greatest, but I do love Mission Impossible 3.

It's still the best of the series, IMO.

childeroland · 07-29-2012, 01:23 PM

Three Colors: Red
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Another Thin Man
Goldfinger
The World of Apu
2046
The Last Days of Disco
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Europa
Ziegfeld Follies
Naqoyqatsi
Toy Story 3
Return of the King
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July

Thedudehimself · 07-29-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henry_9305

Die Hard with a Vengeance.

This. However, I love Die Hard 1-3 almost equally. They re all great films. Best action franchise ever IMO.

DACrowe · 07-29-2012, 01:35 PM

1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
2. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
3. Goldfinger
4. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
5. Return of the Jedi
6. The Dark Knight Rises
7. Toy Story 3
8. Back to the Future Part III
9. The Bourne Ultimatum

I feel safe in saying those are the only good third installments in film.

CConn · 07-29-2012, 01:37 PM

Another Thin Man is awesome.

That's probably the greatest yet never talked about film franchise around.

Donnie Darko · 07-29-2012, 01:46 PM

I agree with so many of these, but also need to include:

Army of Darkness
Nightmare on Elm Street 3

Crockett · 07-29-2012, 04:14 PM

Some of my favorites.

The Silence
Three Colors: Red
Goldfinger
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Kahran Ramsus · 07-29-2012, 04:23 PM

1. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
2. Return of the King
3. Goldfinger
4. Return of the Jedi
5. The Dark Knight Rises
6. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
7. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
8. Back to the Future Part 3
9. Toy Story 3
10. The Bourne Ultimatum

Thundercrack85 · 07-29-2012, 04:38 PM

Most third movies tend to be the weakest.

Contrary to popular belief, the trilogy concept isn't necessarily a good one. Only a few people can pull it off. Just look at X-Men, Terminator, and Spider-man. Third movie did a number on the franchise.

Or if they're not outright bad, they're simply inferior to the sequel. Like Return of the Jedi, Toy Story 3 and the Dark Knight Rises. Again, that's not to say they're bad films, they're just not better than the first sequel, which was itself (probably) much better than the original.

And then you have a rarer few that are actually better than the first sequel. Some because all the movies were good, like Return of the King. And some because the first sequel was inferior, like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Revenge of the Sith (not that it's a good movie, but it sure was better than Attack of the Clones). Those are rare though.

Obviously your mileage may vary.

Evil Twin · 07-29-2012, 05:27 PM

Three Colors: Red bears repeating.

Looking at "franchises" in the broad sense, let me throw a shout out to Eric Rohmer's My Night at Maud's (the third of his Six Moral Tales). Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was an important step forward in that series as well.

flickchick85 · 07-29-2012, 06:06 PM

My whole list:

1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
3. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
4. The Bourne Ultimatum
5. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
6. The Dark Knight Rises
7. Goldfinger
8. Return of the Jedi
9. Toy Story 3
10. Army of Darkness

Mr. Wooden Alligator · 07-29-2012, 06:38 PM

1. TDKR
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
3. Return of the King
4. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
5. Revenge of the Sith

TG, TB & TU was the first Eastwood western I saw, but it wasn't for me. I really liked Unforgiven, though I think that one's a standalone.

Gianakin_ · 07-30-2012, 02:24 AM

Lots of my picks have already been mentioned.

Not necessarily the best in the trilogy, but good or great films of a ffranchise nonetheless.

TDKR
Indy 3
BttF3
SW: RotS
SW: RotJ
HP: Azkaban
Bourne 3
Goldfinger
Evil Dead 3
Toy Story 3
Goldmember
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Star Trek Search for Spock
Die Hard 3

dude love · 07-30-2012, 06:01 AM

1. Die Hard: With a Vengeance
2. Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade
3. The Dark Knight Rises
4. Alien 3
5. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
6. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
7. Mission Impossible III
8. Predators
9. Army of Darkness

Gianakin_ · 07-30-2012, 06:03 AM

MI3, too, nice. You keep reminding me of stuff today!

Chrisbarnes182 · 07-30-2012, 06:55 AM

If we can forget there was ever a Terminator 3 I would be a happyman.

Back to the Future 3
The Dark Knight Rises.
Indy 3
Against popular opinion I love Fast and Furious:Tokyo Drift.

07-29-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
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CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,433	Re: Best Third Movies Oh god damn, I totally forgot about those. 1. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 2. Toy Story 3 3. The Dark Knight Rises 4. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 5. The Return of the King __________________ It's like a non-consecutive 24-hour dance party.

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CGHulk Green Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,161	Re: Best Third Movies Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Back to the Future III Return of the Jedi The Return of the King __________________ "Great spirits have always experienced violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein "All that was great in the past, was ridiculed, condemned, combatted, suppressed." -Nikola Tesla “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

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07-29-2012, 12:25 PM	#6
flickchick85 Loose Seal Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,143	Re: Best Third Movies I agree with most of the ones listed above, also: The Bourne Ultimatum

07-29-2012, 12:27 PM	#7
CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,433	Re: Best Third Movies I never understood why people like Ultimatum so much. I loved the first Bourne movie, but after that, he just seemed to be running around aimlessly.

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CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,433	Re: Best Third Movies I wouldn't say it's one of THE greatest, but I do love Mission Impossible 3. It's still the best of the series, IMO. __________________ It's like a non-consecutive 24-hour dance party.

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DACrowe Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: No longer NC Posts: 24,749	Re: Best Third Movies 1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 2. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King 3. Goldfinger 4. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly 5. Return of the Jedi 6. The Dark Knight Rises 7. Toy Story 3 8. Back to the Future Part III 9. The Bourne Ultimatum I feel safe in saying those are the only good third installments in film. __________________ "Let us disappoint the Men who are raising themselves upon the ruin of this Country." --John Adams Last edited by DACrowe; 07-29-2012 at 01:38 PM.

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CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,433	Re: Best Third Movies Another Thin Man is awesome. That's probably the greatest yet never talked about film franchise around. __________________ It's like a non-consecutive 24-hour dance party.

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Kahran Ramsus Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,697	Re: Best Third Movies 1. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 2. Return of the King 3. Goldfinger 4. Return of the Jedi 5. The Dark Knight Rises 6. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 7. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 8. Back to the Future Part 3 9. Toy Story 3 10. The Bourne Ultimatum

07-29-2012, 04:38 PM	#18
Thundercrack85 Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,578	Re: Best Third Movies Most third movies tend to be the weakest. Contrary to popular belief, the trilogy concept isn't necessarily a good one. Only a few people can pull it off. Just look at X-Men, Terminator, and Spider-man. Third movie did a number on the franchise. Or if they're not outright bad, they're simply inferior to the sequel. Like Return of the Jedi, Toy Story 3 and the Dark Knight Rises. Again, that's not to say they're bad films, they're just not better than the first sequel, which was itself (probably) much better than the original. And then you have a rarer few that are actually better than the first sequel. Some because all the movies were good, like Return of the King. And some because the first sequel was inferior, like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Revenge of the Sith (not that it's a good movie, but it sure was better than Attack of the Clones). Those are rare though. Obviously your mileage may vary.

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Evil Twin Side-Kick Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,215	Re: Best Third Movies Three Colors: Red bears repeating. Looking at "franchises" in the broad sense, let me throw a shout out to Eric Rohmer's My Night at Maud's (the third of his Six Moral Tales). Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was an important step forward in that series as well.

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flickchick85 Loose Seal Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,143	Re: Best Third Movies My whole list: 1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 3. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King 4. The Bourne Ultimatum 5. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly 6. The Dark Knight Rises 7. Goldfinger 8. Return of the Jedi 9. Toy Story 3 10. Army of Darkness __________________ VERONICA MARS LIVES. VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-movie-project

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07-30-2012, 02:24 AM	#22
Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 17,296	Re: Best Third Movies Lots of my picks have already been mentioned. Not necessarily the best in the trilogy, but good or great films of a ffranchise nonetheless. TDKR Indy 3 BttF3 SW: RotS SW: RotJ HP: Azkaban Bourne 3 Goldfinger Evil Dead 3 Toy Story 3 Goldmember The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Star Trek Search for Spock Die Hard 3 __________________ *Avvy by Kane52630*

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