Scary Movie 3 (2003)

Bradshaw finds the film silly and trivial but ultimately entertaining, delivering unpretentious laughs. He singles out David Zucker’s energetic direction and quick-fire gag rate, while noting that many jokes feel lame and the franchise feels old.

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Ebert’s verdict is mixed: he finds the comedy less successful than its predecessors. He singles out the film’s parody of familiar movie scenes as a source of its laughs.

Harvey finds the sequel somewhat funnier than its predecessor but still only middling, with none of the original’s inspired hilarity. He praises Zucker’s flair for physical slapstick, though the child endangerment eventually feels creepy.

Hutchinson says the sequel is weaker than the original but an improvement over its predecessor. He singles out Simon Cowell’s appearance as the film’s scariest element.

The review finds the film disappointing and tiresome, with plenty of slapstick but few laughs. It praises the car-accident exchange between Charlie Sheen and Camryn Manheim as the standout scene.

Thomas finds the film intermittently funny but ultimately uneven and less effective than Zucker’s earlier comedies. He praises the opening sequence and its news-autocue gag, while criticizing the inconsistent tone and charmless performances.

Vasquez finds the film uninspired and juvenile, with little to recommend. He singles out the frantic attempt to resurrect a dead body as a rare entertaining set piece.

The critic finds the third instalment stale and largely unfunny. They single out its hackneyed jokes and trite dialogue, while noting one effective gag involving Charlie Sheen and Michael Jackson.