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Critters 3
1991 86 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.4
Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Director: Kristine Peterson
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Description
As fanged, furious furballs viciously invade an L.A. apartment building and sink their teeth into the low-rent tenants, Josh leads the battle to beat back the conniving critters and save the planet.
Starring
John Calvin
Actor
Aimee Brooks
Actor
Christian Cousins
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Critters 3 is widely regarded as a significant decline from its predecessors, suffering from a constrained setting and a disjointed screenplay. While the film is largely dismissed as a mediocre, low-budget effort, it retains a level of cult interest primarily due to the debut performance of a young Leonardo DiCaprio.
| Acting | Leonardo DiCaprio's debut provides a standout, competent performance that remains the film's most notable asset. | |
| Production | The creature effects retain a consistent, charming quality that mirrors the aesthetic of the earlier installments. | |
| Originality | The film lacks the original, expansive scope of the first two entries, instead opting for a repetitive and uninspired 'trapped in a house' narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its illogical character motivations, disjointed plotting, and lack of narrative cohesion. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided; some viewers find the 'brain-off', absurd tone entertaining, while others feel the franchise's signature irony and wit have been completely lost. |