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Final Destination 3 (2006)

2006 • 1h 32m • Horror, Mystery • R
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Wuchak on Final Destination 3

5/10 · Nov 1, 2018

"Final Destination 3" feels like a familiar entry within this "Dead Teenager" series. The initial film from 2000 stood out because its antagonist was Death itself—an unseen force—and the premise involved a group of young people evading a disaster through one person's premonition, only to be systematically killed off by Death in inventive ways, often due to improbable events. Each movie follows this basic structure, swapping characters and adding slight variations; all maintain a consistent level of technical skill. Personal preference for the actors involved and the design of the death scenes, along with the settings, will likely determine which film you enjoy most, as they are fundamentally alike. Released in 2006, "Final Destination 3" features Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a sympathetic central character. The movie also includes other notable female performers like Alexz Johnson, Chelan Simmons, Crystal Lowe, and Amanda Crew, who together form what might be the strongest ensemble of women in the franchise so far. Even though those who have seen the first two movies—or any of them—will likely anticipate how things unfold, there are still some good moments beyond the cast. The rollercoaster accident is particularly exciting and believable given real-life incidents at amusement parks. A tanning booth death scene also occurs, although it was handled more effectively in “Urban Legends: Bloody Mary” from 2005. Another death takes place at a warehouse where two of the characters are employed. I appreciated the extended sequence outside of school that happens during rain—it’s either a sign of careful attention to detail or simply making use of rainy weather during filming, whichever it may be. What makes these movies somewhat uninspired is the inescapable nature of Death; you can't truly avoid him. He’s been around for ages and knows exactly what he’s doing. Everyone will eventually die, with the exception of the 'final girl,' who probably won't survive the next installment. There's an interesting 20-minute documentary about "Dead Teenager Movies" on the DVD extras, featuring Roger Ebert. The film itself has a running time of 93 minutes and was filmed in the Vancouver area, as were all the “Final Destination” movies except for the fourth one.

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