3 jours max

Following a fairly strong first film, 3 jours max struggles to live up to expectations, faltering in key areas. While the original balanced humor, action, and plot with some finesse, this sequel is marred by a confusing, disjointed storyline and flat characterizations that lack development or depth.

Pacing issues disrupt the flow: some scenes drag while others feel rushed, contributing to a fragmented narrative. The humor, a highlight of the original, largely falls flat here, relying on tired, awkward jokes.

On the positive side, the film's soundtrack is a highlight, effectively enhancing the mood and tension in key scenes. Additionally, a few action sequences stand out with solid choreography and energy, though these moments are too infrequent to redeem the film as a whole.

Technically, direction and cinematography are uninspired and generic, lacking the creativity needed to elevate the material. Overall, 3 jours max wastes the potential established by its predecessor, resulting in a disappointing and forgettable follow-up.

French directors are famous for comedy movies that are usually a bit too suptile for the regular american comedy audience, in other words, a bit too elitist for foreign viewers. It is often really funny but you need to be used to the genre or born in the country to really appreciate them. Also, the government backed funding system has the perverse consequence to produce movies that can be easily labelled as "French" and anything that tends to imitate american gag comedies like the ZAZ ones are usually vividly critized.

So if you are looking for a very entertaining spoof comedy, regardless of its origin you are at the right place. You will have a good time and according to me that is the minimum a movie shall give to you. Now, it is not the century masterpiece for sure but so what?