Should there be a sequel

[Robin]

This is a standalone story - should there be a sequel?

[Sandi]

I don't think there should be a sequel. I don't think there is any way the author could possibly re-create the magic of this story. Let's face it, stories with this kind of staying power are rare. A sequel would just detract from the original. In fact, if anyone decides to do a remake of the movie, I will be really, really upset.

[Becky]

I agree with Sandi. I don't think a sequel would add anything to the story, and would only detract from the original. I did read "Buttercup's Baby" (as I mentioned in the other thread) and I didn't care for it at all.

I would not mind, however, if some careful CGI genius removed that stupid pony-tail from the back of Westley's head in the movie.

[Robin]

I posted this precisely becaue I would not want to see a sequel I agree with both Sandi and Becky it was "perfect" as is - anything more would diminish it.

[Robert]

Everything was wrapped at the end, what is there to make a sequel about? Buttercup and Westley probably went and lived on a farm, Ingigo became a Pirate probably with Fezzik right beside him. There's nothing left.

Not to mention that at this point this story has a HUGE fan base. Absolutely enormous. Trying to write a sequel at this point would have far too many expectations on it, and if it didn't live up to those in even the slightest it would be a complete failure. I say leave well enough alone!

[Melissa]

Unless they wanted something like: Twenty Years Later... or a Let's see where they are now sort of thing a sequel wouldn't work. Even if they did one of those things, people probably wouldn't want to see it as the movie (and the book) has such a huge fan base.

[Elise]

I think it stands well enough on its own. No need for a sequel.

I also can't imagine them making a sequel to the movie. It would never be as good. The movie is a classic and a sequel would ruin it.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Becky wrote: "I would not mind, however, if some careful CGI genius removed that stupid pony-tail from the back of Westley's head in the movie."

I agree! And you made me laugh!

[Chris]

JG wrote: "Becky wrote: "I would not mind, however, if some careful CGI genius removed that stupid pony-tail from the back of Westley's head in the movie."

I agree! And you made me laugh!

"

Becky's a funny gal.....

[Becky]

Haha! It's true though. Cary Elwes is such a good-looking guy but that little ponytail bugs me!

Glad I could make you guys laugh! :)