12 Underrated Installments In The Biggest Movie Franchises

In major film franchises, it’s easy for great movies to fly under the radar, as constant comparisons to other installments can reduce their singular value. Opinions form in the zeitgeist regarding each film in a series. For example, Batman Begins is a good start, The Dark Knight is a masterpiece, and The Dark Knight Rises couldn’t live up to the hype. But when re-watching a series and reflecting on it later, it’s easier to warm up to the values of once shunned or underappreciated franchise installments.