Review of D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) by Niki L — 01 Jan 2013

Lacks the depth, quick wit and warm feelings of the first 2 entries into the franchise, but, with that said, a conclusion to the Trilogy was inevitable.

The key issue here is the cameo appearance, what it could be called at most, of Emilio Estevez, who drove the first 2 with his charm, development and internal struggles. Some of the Ducks really show their age in this one too, Jackson in particular who like Estevez is of course a key fundamental in what made the previous films, it's possible this attributed to what appeared a rushed production. Putting aside the negatives, it was great to see all the ducks back again. Out of the comfort zone and coach Orion did a good job of being both hero and villain. The Cat rightly got the #1 spot and my favourite Character came back in the end too, Portman. The scenes with Hans were sad but this was a character plot to raise the stakes, get Bombay back and pull at our sentiment, it worked on me... not as great as the last 2 but I'd rather have it, than not!