Movies are fantastic. They exfoliate all forms of emotions. For that short duration of time:

You are transported to a whole new world.

You are introduced to strangers.

You get sucked into their lives.

You travel along an epic journey with them.

You witness them in their most powerful states.

You witness them in their most vulnerable states.

You feel their strengths and burdens.

For that short time you forget about reality.

You go on your own fictional journey.

Then it ends.

All those feelings are torn off like umbilical cords. Sometimes you feel satisfied. You enjoyed your experience and you received closure. However, most of the time, you are left wanting more. There are still untraveled roads to traverse through. Questions remain unanswered. Will Astronaut Taylor ever escape this ape dominating post apocalyptic world? What more monstrous actions will Michael Corleone do as the new Godfather?

These questions will linger for a long time. After a while, all these emotional ties will be severed. You will move on. But then arrives that announcement you have been waiting for. The announcement of a SEQUEL. The journey continues. You have invested so much time in the previous adventure that you are fully prepared for the next one!

The only problem is that you have probably joined the most half ass trip of your life, filled with garbage, along with disrespect for your fellow ‘strangers’. Lets take a look at some examples to better avoid these torturous trips.

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