If Neath's Love Story 3 was meant to be a comedy, then it completely misses the mark. The film is packed with dad jokes that fail to land, and during my time in the cinema, not a single laugh could be heard. What was supposed to be a highly anticipated installment turned out to be a major letdown, leaving audiences disappointed.
The biggest issue is that the humor feels outdated and uninspired. Many fans of the series have already dropped off after the first two films, and this installment does nothing to win them back. The story is essentially a rehash of Pee Mak, with only minor Khmer elements inserted to give the illusion of cultural promotion. Instead of feeling like a fresh, uniquely Khmer film, it comes across as a cheap imitation.
Performance-wise, the main actor delivers a forgettable performance, lacking the charisma needed to carry the film. The only real standout is Mealea-her beauty is the film's biggest selling point, and unfortunately, that seems to be the only thing holding the movie together.
Overall, Neath's Love Story 3 is an uninspired sequel that relies too heavily on weak humor and recycled storytelling. Rather than offering something fresh, it feels like an unnecessary continuation that fails to live up to its own hype.
