Final Destination 3 brings us back to our good old fashioned
"don't piss Death off" roots . . .
With fabulous kill scenes and not too much trying to delve beneath the surface of the plot, this movie was one wild ride from beginning to end. We literally begin with the ride from hell as our heroine, Wendy (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), while on her senior trip, causes some passengers from an ill fated amusement park ride to be "saved" from their imminent demise. Little did she know that the pictures she took earlier that evening would show how Death would ultimately get its revenge . . .
As the film progresses each and every victim that Wendy has saved begins to die from horrible "accidents". From the cheerleaders, Ashley (Chelan Simmons) and Ashlyn (Crystal Lowe) who did everything together (including die), to Frankie Cheeks (Sam Easton) who was a ladies man to the end, even her own sister, Julie (Amanda Crew) is not safe from the cold, hard hands of death. I have to admit that my absolute favorite kill scene had to be that of Lewis (Texas Romero) who learns the hard way not to tempt Death because Death is always ahead of the game (that's a little hint right there folks - here's another SQUISH). And it is funny to say, but as I thought of that being my favorite kill scene, I think back and I really enjoyed the kill scene in the home improvement store as well. It's hard to pick a favorite really, they were all extremely well done.
As in the previous installments of
Final Destination, Death does not disappoint as we all know that no matter how long it takes we all eventually die. It's like even though these kids keep running from Death their running does seem rather futile, doesn't it?
I was glad that director James Wong was back for this installment. And so long as they don't try to change it up too much, I can see years of the Final Destination franchise because what is so entertaining about these films is not the plot or the acting so much as the creativity and execution (no pun intended) of the kill scenes. Keep finding new ways for people to be offed and the series will definitely keep on. I will surely be one that will gladly keep going to see how creative people can be.
Final Destination 3 Movie Cast and Credits
Directed by
James Wong
Writing credits (WGA)
Glen Morgan and James Wong (written by)
Jeffrey Reddick (characters)
Cast (in credits order)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead .... Wendy Christensen
Ryan Merriman .... Kevin Fischer
Kris Lemche .... Ian McKinley
Alexz Johnson .... Erin
Sam Easton .... Frankie Cheeks
Jesse Moss .... Jason Wise
Gina Holden .... Carrie Dreyer
Texas Battle .... Lewis Romero
Chelan Simmons .... Ashley Freund
Crystal Lowe .... Ashlyn Halperin
Amanda Crew .... Julie Christensen
Maggie Ma .... Ling
Ecstasia Sanders .... Amber
Jody Racicot .... Bludworth
Patrick Gallagher .... Colquitt
Dylan Basu .... Ethan
Alberto Ghisi .... Harry
Harris Allan .... Ride Attendant
Alexander Kalugin .... Yuri
Nels Lennarson .... Clark
Jacob Rupp .... Polanski
R. David Stephens .... Minister
Andrew Francis .... Payton
Andrew Francis .... Payton
Cory Monteith .... Kahill
Grahame Andrew .... Ben Franklin
Graham Andrews .... Ben Franklin (as Grahame Andrews)
Tony Morelli .... Husband
Nesta Chapman .... Wife
Dustin Milligan .... Marcus
Jim Shield .... Paul Revere
Lou Bollo .... Tow Truck Driver
Colby Johannson .... Lineman
Colby Johannson .... Lineman (as Colby Johansson)
Keith Dallas .... Offensive Lineman
Michael Stewart .... M-80 Boy
Victor Ayala .... M-80 Boy
Tony Todd .... Devil (voice)
Agam Darshi .... Laura
Agam Darshi .... Laura (attached)
Dylan Basile .... Sean
Matt Ellis .... Subway Performer
Sean Ellis .... Subway Performer
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jessica Amlee .... Young Girl
Jamie Isaac Conde .... Leon Equinox
Sandra-Jessica Couturier .... Carnival Goer
Evan Pinsoneault .... Roller Coaster Operator
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