‘Bit of Slack’: Super Troopers 3 Team on Why Movie’s Politically Incorrect Jokes Still Work
The comedy troupe says the sequel deepens the characters and could lead to a fourth film if box office returns are strong.
- On Friday, the comedy troupe Broken Lizard releases 'Super Troopers 3' in theaters, continuing the misadventures of its core quintet of inept Vermont state troopers nearly 25 years after the original film.
- The plot centers on a whirlwind romance between Trooper Rodney 'Rod' Farva and Sarita Makundan, which Senior Trooper Arcot 'Thorny' Ramathorn attempts to sabotage through their traditional Indian-style wedding.
- Veteran actor Brian Cox reprises his role as retired Captain O'Hagan, while Nat Faxon joins as the new captain and 'SNL' star Andrew Dismukes plays a rookie trooper.
- Almost 25 years after the 2001 original 'Super Troopers,' the franchise continues its grassroots appeal as Broken Lizard aims to "bring back the good, old-fashioned R-rated American theatrical comedy."
- Financial performance will determine if Broken Lizard makes five films; test screenings with 300 people showed audiences still crave the shared theatrical comedy experience the troupe aims to restore.
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Review: "Super Troopers 3" is Just Another "Super Troopers" Movie... and That's Not a Bad Thing
As a devoted Disney fan, one of the unexpected joys of following the company has been discovering franchises that I might never have sought out on my own before they became part of Disney's ever-growing portfolio. I became a sports fan in 1996 when ESPN joined The Walt Disney Company...
‘Bit of Slack’: Super Troopers 3 Team on Why Movie’s Politically Incorrect Jokes Still Work
Photo Credit: Searchlight Pictures Super Troopers 3 will continue the hilarious adventures of its team, though some of its jokes may offend modern audiences. However, the team behind the film is standing its ground and has defended why some of its “politically incorrect” humor still works. In an interview with The Direct, Kevin Heffernan, who plays Farva, explained the thought process behind the film’s jokes. “I think if you have a good-natured …
‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: A Cult Comedy Franchise Seeks No Converts in Instantly Forgettable Third Go-Round
2018’s “Super Troopers 2” wasn’t so much fan service as fan self-service. Kickstarted with nearly $5 million of crowdfunding after studios doubted the public appetite for a tardy sequel to the 2001 indie sleeper “Super Troopers,” it gave the people what they wanted and not much else: a familiar rehash of the first film’s broad […]
‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: A Cult Comedy Franchise Takes a Mustache Ride Toward Mediocrity
Sometimes, a franchise sticks around long enough to transcend criticism. Not because it’s particularly excellent, but because anyone who would raise any issues with the newest iteration simply won’t watch it. It feels like a sensible wager to say that there aren’t many casual “Super Troopers” fans still following the events of the series. 2018’s long-awaited “Super Troopers 2” validated the original 2001 film’s cult status with a sequel, without…
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ReportWire‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: The Broken Lizard Boys Strike Again, With More Mostly Unfunny Hijinks
The Broken Lizard comedy troupe is back with 'Super Troopers 3,' their latest wacky effort about a ragtag group of Vermont cops.
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