Review of Child's Play 3 (1991) by Russell G — 31 Oct 2014
There is no surprise here, but it is another sequel, and it is another step down for the series. More of the dark humor is working its way into writing this time. Some may like that it becomes more of a parody of the first movie.
It is meant to be more humorous which has some good things going for it, but I still prefer scary stuff to be more serious. The kill scenes are getting a little silly, and the victims are too predictable.
Where this movie really falls short is how Andy grows up. He is even in an unrealistic over-the-top military school now. What made Chucky so scary the first time was how he terrorizes a vulnerable young boy.
Everyone thinks the boy is lying when he tries to get help, but now it sounds like he is just losing his mind. Andy is older and he can fight back, to compensate there is a new young target of Chucky's malice in a boy in a military academy named Tyler.
It is unclear if Tyler's character is younger than the actor who plays him, or if he is the dumbest and most immature eight-year-old ever. If you appreciate the character of Chucky, it is still worthwhile but objectively looking at it in terms of a standalone scary movie it is not very strong.
This review of Child's Play 3 (1991) was written by Russell G on 31 Oct 2014.
Child's Play 3 has generally received mixed reviews.
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