Review of Scream 3 (2000) by Craig F — 22 Sep 2015
Gone is the iconic opening, self aware writing, and fun script from this new writer. From a story standpoint the inclusion of Cotton in the open makes sense but it's a shame that it doesn't influence the movie more.
Dewey and Gale play catch-up for a full 30 minutes after Cotton's death so any forward momentum is halted, quickly establishing this as the weakest entry. The 'Friends' name drops have grown old but it's fun for a moment seeing Jay & Silent Bob amidst the cluttered cast.
The movie takes the series to exactly the point that the first two parodied, attempting to ruin the cohesive story of the first two with a foolish plan and backstory. More disappointing is the real lack of Sidney for the first half, poor characterization, and shift in focus to Dewey and Gale; Sidney and Dewey are still the best characters.
Aside from the memorable movie set attack and poetic final moment, the movie's bad, a shell of the innovation Craven introduced with the first two. How kind of the killer to punch Dewey so as to not stab him.
This review of Scream 3 (2000) was written by Craig F on 22 Sep 2015.
Scream 3 has generally received mixed reviews.
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