Considering that the two previous installments had been quite good ones(especially the first one), I had pretty high expectations for the movie. Unfortunately after watching it, I found myself feeling like I had been one of the bad guys in this movie, but with less gore.
One has to wonder that if Fuque and Denzel were spending good time on the beautiful coast and decided that they might as well do a movie? So shallow and thoughtless it feels sometimes that even the fish in the movie might have problems swimming.
One of the biggest issues of the film are relationships which Robert/o creates. When compared to the previous films, I found myself caring much less what happens to the people involved. For example in the first movie there was a lot of story arch for the young female character and you really felt it. Also it was clear to see how much Robert was struggling with his conscience. In this movie he appeared almost sadistic sometimes. In the second movie the character bonds were much stronger and the people were interesting. These "civilians" and criminals were way more one dimensional.
As some of the previous reviewers have pointed out, we are starting to stretch the limits of imagination way too much. Obviously Robert has always been more or less fantasy character but this time we are taking things up to the notch. Also multiple scenes in the movie are not realistic at all or something what would really happen in the current criminal world. After all, this does not happen in Mexico or some parts of Africa or during the last century.
The slow tempo did not really bother me and I liked Roberto having a plenty of cups of tea. Cinematography is the clear winner of the movie and Italy looks stunning, so much so that the country could consider hiring Antoine as a creator of travel ads. Music is quite good too but it makes me wonder what Harry could have achieved with this one.
The film serie is known for it brutal action sequences but for those people who expect more of that, may feel like they have been gut punched by Roberto because after all, there is very little action and it's rather boring when compared to the previous films of the trilogy. The final action part is very disappointing and it almost feels like all the wine bottles were put into the basket of the beginning scene.
I have been pondering between 5 and 6 but since we can't give half points, I have to rise it to 6 and there are indeed some redeeming qualities like the beautiful cinematography. But for those who are after more realism and depth in their dishes, this smells like an "expired" fish. So stick with the previous titles, you get more soul and some.
One has to wonder that if Fuque and Denzel were spending good time on the beautiful coast and decided that they might as well do a movie? So shallow and thoughtless it feels sometimes that even the fish in the movie might have problems swimming.
One of the biggest issues of the film are relationships which Robert/o creates. When compared to the previous films, I found myself caring much less what happens to the people involved. For example in the first movie there was a lot of story arch for the young female character and you really felt it. Also it was clear to see how much Robert was struggling with his conscience. In this movie he appeared almost sadistic sometimes. In the second movie the character bonds were much stronger and the people were interesting. These "civilians" and criminals were way more one dimensional.
As some of the previous reviewers have pointed out, we are starting to stretch the limits of imagination way too much. Obviously Robert has always been more or less fantasy character but this time we are taking things up to the notch. Also multiple scenes in the movie are not realistic at all or something what would really happen in the current criminal world. After all, this does not happen in Mexico or some parts of Africa or during the last century.
The slow tempo did not really bother me and I liked Roberto having a plenty of cups of tea. Cinematography is the clear winner of the movie and Italy looks stunning, so much so that the country could consider hiring Antoine as a creator of travel ads. Music is quite good too but it makes me wonder what Harry could have achieved with this one.
The film serie is known for it brutal action sequences but for those people who expect more of that, may feel like they have been gut punched by Roberto because after all, there is very little action and it's rather boring when compared to the previous films of the trilogy. The final action part is very disappointing and it almost feels like all the wine bottles were put into the basket of the beginning scene.
I have been pondering between 5 and 6 but since we can't give half points, I have to rise it to 6 and there are indeed some redeeming qualities like the beautiful cinematography. But for those who are after more realism and depth in their dishes, this smells like an "expired" fish. So stick with the previous titles, you get more soul and some.