Should Comedy Hits Start Refraining From Sequels?

Steven Zeitchik, Los Angeles Times: Movie
Wed, 07/01/2015 - 11:11am

You'd have to make some significant script changes, or at least drink a lot of cocktails, to start confusing "Pitch Perfect 2" and "Ted 2." In addition to their many comedic, tonal and thematic differences, there's also that matter of their divergence at the box office.

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