Leprechaun 3 (1995)

Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 10/01/2002 Product Description

NOW HERE IS A SEQUEL CLINT CAN SINK HIS TEETH INTO!!!

WOW! What a joy/scare Leprechaun 3 is...I went into this movie
thinking it was to be the worst of all times just to have it being
the best of ALL times. This is funny and very SCARY at the same time
and our beloved GHOUL is in my hometown of Vegas...Does it get any
better than that???? YOU BET IT DOES!!!! This movie is miles
ahead of the not to scary Texas Chainsaw Massacre(74) and
more plot driven than the overrated EXORCIST. This brilliant
HORROR film is like a roller coaster that never lets up and
not as tedious and slow as Crapenters HALLOWEEN! Make sure to
buy this GEM and not rent for you will be glued to your seat
and not yawning like most people did with the badly acted
SHINING...... This has scares at every corner and brings you
the TERRIFYING leprechaun right from the beginning unlike
Wuss Cravens Nightmare on Elm St. which took FOREVER to finally
see Freddy. How about directing you ask? The director could
easily take the camera from Dario Argento and say YOU WANT THE CAMERA
HERE!!!! Yes my friends if you want TRUE HORROR and not candy cane
70 garbage than buy LEPRECHAUN 3...And I pray you see the dawn!!!!!!!


p.s.to all my friends....APRIL FOOLS....You could not pay me to see
this April 1, 2008

Anytime Sid the Elf's Irsh cousin stars in a movie, Sid reviews it. That's the rule.

Leprechaun 3 was a last minute choice by your pal, Sid the Elf. The greatest reviewer of b since the great Joe Bob Briggs, Sid was all set to pop in a Norris flick. But, then we decided to embrace our elf brethern in honor of St. Patty's day. Actually, there are a few tie-ins here. It is an absolute certainty that this flick was shown on Joe Bob's drive-in theatre. Many times. And Irish Sid took a cue from the b legend Chuck Norris himself. This little guy was kicking butt at an obscene ammount. Sid was not exactly what you would call sharp during his viewing of Leprechaun 3, but we swore we heard Irish Sid say "I don't need a weapon, I am one" at one point.

This is in the all-time pantheon of late night cable movies because it had no plot at all. So, you could be watching the flick and flipping between like 3 other things at the same time and not miss a thing. You would catch Irish Sid doing something cool, like when he bit off the Indian pawn shop owner's ear then said, "Mmm, I like Indian food. So spicy!" Oh boy! That's genuine b. Then you could watch something else for 15 or 20 min, come back and not be confused because there was absolutely nothing going on except the leprechaun running around like a little nutcase. Perfect for what it is.

But, and we know this might seem strange coming from Sid, this one might have actually been a little too b for its own good. Just hear us out. They knew this movie was going to be terrible from the jump, that's when you start to see all those one-liners. Somehow though, it kind of works coming from an elf. He was actually the bright spot in the flick. They are God's little punchlines. And the chick was stacked so that's always good. Also, the main chacter, Scott was classic. He was the punniest, lamest, whimpiest geek! Anyone who got a "Rowsdower!" anytime he appeared on screen is going to get a baster up from Sid. That's all the good. Here's what killed the movie: there were no actors to hang your hat on. At least Jack Klompus was in 2. And Derrick Morris, Jennifer Aniston, and Larry were in the first one. There wasn't even anybody that could be pegged with the classic Dom Cruise, Sal Pachino type joke in Leprechaun 3. This is absolutely essential to a hillarious b viewing. The only candidate was the magician, who Sid commented might be Jimmy Baio. Only this guy wasn't funny. His acting was so bad that he couldn't be made fun of, it would have been too obvious. It was the acting equivilant of curling up in the fetal position to avoid being attacked by a grizzly bear. And the other reason this guy wasnt's funny? It turns out he actually was Jimmy Baio. Just sucked the enjoyment right out of the filck.

One last thing Sid didn't mention, this was supposed to be horror. Again it tried to be more funny than scary which is a cardinal sin for a horror flick. The only thing that inspires fear about Leprechaun 3 is that you know there's a Leprechaun 4. And the premise of that one? Leprechaun in space. Read that again. The possibilities are endless. Look for a Sid review on that one in the near future. March 21, 2008

If only the german edition was still in print

This dvd edition is ok but the german version by BMG is widescreen and has Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound but as far as I can see that edition is available nowhere February 18, 2006

Leprechaun is fear and loathing in Las Vegas

Leprechaun 3 is by far the best in the series next to part 2 and features some good makeup effects and a neat setting,the city of Las Vegas. Leprechaun somehow got into Las Vegas after a homeless man brings him into a pawn shop and is looking for a coin that is lost after a pawn shop owner is trying to keep it and then a college student is having trouble with his car and a stripper who works at a hotel plans to let him stay in the hotel and when he makes a wish to become a good gambler and win and ends up being the hotel's luckiest person to stay there and then Leprechaun plans to kill him after he finds out he has his gold coin. Leprechaun 3 is the best of the series next part 2.

The best scene is when Leprechaun is a magician and gets a chainsaw and cuts open a snotty magician and blood shots everywhere. October 30, 2005

Leprechaun 3 (Three and a Half Stars)

This review refers to the edition found in Trimark's "Leprechaun: Pot of Gore Collection" boxed set.

THE WHO'S WHO: Starring Warwick Davis, John Gatins, Lee Armstrong, Marcelo Tubert, John DeMita, Caroline Williams, Michael Callan. Score Composed By Dennis Michael Tenney. Directed By Brian Trenchard-Smith. (R) For Violence, Very Mild Gore, Profanity, Nudity and Sexual Content; 94m.; 1995.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN HERE?: They say the third time's the charm and this film tries its hardest to prove that theory correct. Our nasty little Leprechaun friend (Warwick Davis) has wound up in Las Vegas with his ever present pot of gold at his side. But when one of the shillings finds its way into the hands of college-bound Scott (John Gatins), the Leprechaun's infamous killing instincts surface once more. A new twist to the story this time dictates that the bearer of a Leprechaun's gold shilling will receive one wish. This comes into play often and, more often than not, backfires on the unsuspecting wish recipients. Director Brian Trenchard-Smith (best known prior to this for "Night of the Demons 2") brings a bit more humor and warmth to the series, infusing the slight story with charming characters and less bloodshed. Instead of being a drawback to the story, the minimal gore actually makes this film more enjoyable (Did I just say that? Who said that?) The personable cast also leaves their own unique impression on the viewer. John Gatins is a bright, more capable leading man than Charlie Heath could ever have dreamed of being but Lee Armstrong (as Tammy Larson) loses something in the translation of her character, making long-time Leprechaun fans ache for the better days of Shevonne Durkin and Jennifer Aniston. Armstrong may fill out a costume nicely, but her dry delivery alternates between being too gruff and too squeaky which doesn't fit well with the general feeling of the film. John DeMita (as The Great Fazio) is funny in his own way but the best support comes from Caroline Williams who turns in a marvelous performance as aging casino croupier Loretta. Michael Callan (as Mitch) is another first-rate supporting cast member who does his best to play off the stereotypical trappings of his casino owner role. The silly subplot between Tony (Roger Hewlett) and Arthur (Tom Dugan) trying to get money from Mitch could have easily been a distraction, but instead provides the film more opportunities for comic banter. As usual, Warwick Davis owns the film with his performance as the title monstrosity. The best moments come when the Leprechaun does his imitations. He first crosses paths with an Elvis impersonator (Terry Lee Crisp) and then he shows up on a television set as a lawyer, a preacher and a fortune teller. As an added bonus, the witticisms written for Davis are ten times better than the ones he had to work with in "Leprechaun 2". Behind the camera, Gabe Bartalos' wonderful make-up effects for the Leprechaun still have the power to startle, even though we've seen the creation twice before. Unfortunately, Dennis Michael Tenney's new score is only of marginal interest and doesn't properly measure up when compared to the previous two backdrops. Overall, there are far worse ways to kill an hour and a half than watching this film. You'll smile more often than you'll scream, but the point of a good movie is to be entertaining in whatever form it takes. By playing the audience for laughs instead of chills, this film succeeds in being an agreeable continuation of a minor masterpiece.

THEY SAY THEY'RE SPECIAL BUT...: The 1.33:1 full screen presentation for this film is relatively clear and free of grain. Considering the low budget status of the production, one wouldn't normally expect such clarity, especially for a film with as many grey and muted tones as this one. I'm always surprised by how rich and full Trimark's ultra stereo process sounds and this disc is no exception. Most of the sound effects are just as crisp as the visuals while all of the dialogue is well separated and even. There is also a Spanish language audio track for this movie as well as English, French and Spanish subtitles. Subtitles are lemon yellow and are fairly easy to read. The front cover for this DVD finds the devilish Leprechaun hovering in a stormy sky above Las Vegas. Lying on the road leading to the city is the Leprechaun's green hat. The back cover has all of the now traditional elements for this series including photographs, information about the film and the twenty-four chapter stops that divide this ninety-five minute movie. For the first time in the franchise, the DVD itself has been silver-topped. The title of the film has been imprinted on the top of the disc, along with a few extra tidbits of information. Once again, the exact same booklet from the previous two DVDs ("Trimark DVD: The Ultimate in Home Entertainment") can be found opposite the disc. Special features for this disc are limited to the original trailer (1:04) which is a regrettable bare bones affair that will probably steer just as many viewers away from this film as it will attract.

THE YOLK'S ON YOU: It's not much of a hidden feature, but it'll have to do. On the main menu for this disc, highlight the Trimark symbol in the lower right hand corner. You'll have access to trailers for the films "Leprechaun" (2:01), "Leprechaun 2" (1:16), "Leprechaun 4: In Space" (1:35) and "Leprechaun in the Hood" (which proclaims itself to be "Leprechaun 5") (1:56).

THE LEWD AND NUDE ALERT: Tammy Larson (Lee Armstrong) does a small striptease for Mitch (Michael Callan) while under the power of Mitch's wish but she comes to her senses just before she reveals anything. On the plus side, she does look extraordinarily hot in her black bra. After Tammy leaves, the lucky libidinous viewer is treated to another striptease. This time it's from a woman (Heidi Staley) on Mitch's television who winds up baring her luscious boobs. She also shows a hint of her black thong when she exits the television and begins to seduce Mitch.

THE GORE REPORT: There's a tiny amount of gore when a pawn shop clerk has part of his ear and his left big toe bitten off by the Leprechaun. Another small occurence finds Scott (John Gatins) receiving a nasty bite on his left arm. One woman explodes but there's very little in the way of actual gore. There is some nice blood during the "saw the man in half" sequence, but that's as gory as this entry gets.

SAY AGAIN: "So who do you work with, I mean, magician wise?" - Scott (John Gatins). "Right now, I'm assisting The Great Fazio." - Tammy Larson (Lee Armstrong). "What's a Fazio?" - Scott (John Gatins). "Well, Scott, a Fazio is a mediocre magician who couldn't pull a rabbit out of a pet store." - Tammy Larson (Lee Armstrong).

THE FINAL SAY: Yes, I recommend buying this DVD. If you've gone the way of the boxed set, "Leprechaun 3" is certainly a welcome addition. If you're buying it separately, this film still has a wealth of entertainment to offer. By changing the style of the movie in their subtle comedic fashion, the filmmakers have crafted a gratifying experience that fans of the series will definitely want to own in their private collections.

PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM: "Hooskow" Performed By the Assassins. "My Luck's Gonna Change" Performed By Jeff Robert, Andy Milukoff and Michael Kelly. July 25, 2005

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