Product: Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000)
Rating: 4.0
Just as good as the original
This movie lived up every bit to the original Dragonheart. And I thought that the thematic continuity with the first movie was sufficient to consider it a true sequel (especially considering that none of the characters carried through to the second film).It's true, though, that "A New Beginning" is a different type of movie than the original, and may a appeal to a different audience. For one thing, the sequel is less violent (reflected in its PG rating, compared to PG-13 for the original.)For another thing, the original is a very straightforward tale of good against evil, wherein you know immediate who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. "A New Beginning", on the other hand, has a more complex plot and character development.On balance, they're both good movies that have a lot to offer. A sequel doesn't need to be a remake.