Top 10 Movie Sequels Better* Than Originals

Film sequels usually get a bad rap. 'Not as good as the original' is the oft-quoted disappointed response after watching sequel number 2, 3, 4 or 5. However, it's not always the case as these classics testify:

1. The Godfather II (though III was terrible)
2. Dawn of the Dead (though III was terrible)
3. The Empire Strikes Back (though III was terrible)
4. Aliens (though III and IV were terrible)
5. Terminator II (though III and IV were terrible)
6. Toy Story II
7. Mad Mad II (though III was terrible)
8. Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn
9. French Connection II
10. Back to the Future II (though III was great too!)

* Or just as good as