For decades, people have debated which one is better.
The first gets points for being the original. There are arguably better violent acts against Harry and Marv, there’s the scary (but nice) shovel guy, and that iconic house.
The second takes place in New York, which automatically elevates it. We have the gay icon Pigeon Lady, the turtle doves, and a completely implausible post-9/11 plot*.
And now we know which one Macaulay likes more.
“I think I own 5% of the net. I also own 15% of the merchandising. So, if you buy a Talkboy, I’m like ‘Yeah, I’ll take 15% of that.'”
So, there you go. He got paid more, and you know what, that’s reason enough for me*.