And what do you think the definition of 'sequel' is? [/b][/quote]I know you're joking, but I think GF & GFII are continuations vs another separate story. When I think of sequels (not necessarily good ones), look at the 2nd Die Hard, Rocky, Friday the 13th, etc. They take the same theme, some of the same things that worked in the original and just repackage.

I think GFII picks up perfectly from the time we see Neri close the door on Kay at the end of the original and when we first see the Corleone's at the first communion.

I'm not saying there are no similarities between the first & second GF - I think it's far more clever and better than any other sequel, Part II - whatever one wants to call it.