<b>The</b> birth of a masterpiece will often face the test of shooting a sequel. I have to say that this test question is a bit difficult, and too many sequels have fallen on the way to surpass the previous one, and can only sigh helplessly. But there are also a few works that can break free from the spell, one is stronger than the other, and solidly creates a super IP, and the "Jedi X-Men" series is one of the best.
In 1995, Michael Bay officially launched the Jedi X-Men series, which exploded into fame and created a $140 million box office myth.
Stills from the set of Jedi X-Men: Rush
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's super-high talent for action comedy is fully displayed in this film, and the young Shi Huang also experiences the thrill of harvesting the box office, becoming a hot Hollywood star. Since then, "Jedi X-Men" has successfully entered the ranks of Hollywood's popular comedy action IP.
The first battle was successful, and the sequel should have been done quickly, but they did not rush to succeed, but chose to be prepared, and did not meet the audience until 2003 when "Jedi X-Men 2" met the audience. Although 8 years have passed, the enthusiasm of the audience has not faded, and the film achieved a score of $15.5 million in its first week of release, and finally grossed $270 million worldwide. The comic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence has gradually begun to be regarded by many viewers as the best comedy duo on the screen. Many funny plots in the film are still being talked about by fans.
Stills from Jedi X-Men: The Rush
It has to be said that "Jedi X-Men 2" adds a key weight to the value of this IP, which makes people look forward to the third part infinitely. But this waited for 17 years, and on January 17 this year, the third part of the series, "Jedi X-Men: Rapid Pursuit", landed in North American theaters. In the face of the ever-changing film market, can the glory continue? It's a big question mark.
In the face of doubts, the film directly speaks of achievements, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return with a familiar comedy recipe, their own humorous style makes laughter spread around the world again, sweeping nearly 420 million US dollars at the box office (excluding Chinese mainland), winning the North American weekly box office crown for 5 consecutive weeks, and still occupying the throne of the world's first box office in 2020.
Stills from Jedi X-Men 1
The box office is hot, and word of mouth should not be underestimated. CinemaScore, a well-known audience rating website, gave the film an A-level rating, and the 96% Rotten Tomatoes Popcorn Index (audience popularity) also represents the high popularity of the film.
Many media have exclaimed that this film is the best in the "Jedi X-Men" series, and affirmed the talent of the new director, praising it for inheriting the essence of Michael Bay, but also making many eye-catching and fresh attempts, completely beyond imagination, presenting a visual feast full of surprises. In short, on the way to becoming a super IP, "Jedi X-Men: Rapid Pursuit" will not let go of the example, so that many films of the same type can only hope to reach.
Stills from Jedi X-Men 2
Having said all this, I think many people want to ask, when will we be able to enjoy this series of masterpieces? Don't be impatient, "Jedi X-Men: Rapid Pursuit" has been confirmed to be introduced to the mainland, and then wait patiently for a while, I believe that in the near future, you will be able to break up this bursting happiness in the theater!