Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3 is proof that a strong lead and a fun concept will only take you so far. Featuring a similar set up to the first two films of the franchise, a group is saved dying in a roller-coaster accident by the premonition of Wendy Christensen (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). The survivors then begin to die to odd occurrences throughout the film which are increasingly elaborate, gorier and more mean-spirited, less amusing, and far less fun with every entry into the franchise. You don't have to look past the airheads (Chelan Simmons and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe) dying in the tanning salon during an overly-drawn out sequence to see this film isn't going to end any better for the audience than it does for Death's victims.
The third entry also adds the idea of photos to the equation (with mixed results) as Wendy's candid shots at the amusement park of the survivors provide elusive clues to how each might meet their bitter end. What Final Destination 3 does has going for it is Mary Elizabeth Winstead who is far better than the source material. Despite being the best actor to step into the franchise, she can only do so much in her attempt to keep the film afloat. Without Winstead's involvement, the next entry is borderline unwatchable. Sadly, none of the other characters (played by Ryan Merriman, Kris Lemche, Alexz Johnson, Sam Easton, and Texas Battle) are of much interest. When death comes this time around, it's a relief.
Watch the trailer- Title: Final Destination 3
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