Balle perdue 3

Balle Perdue 3 is a little deception and a success in terms of mass kinetics. What did we like about Balle Perdue (2020) by the same Guillaume Pierret? Alban Lenoir, with his mineral charisma, his butch jaw that goes all the way to the end, and who carries a form of mystery. There was also a form of humor, if only visual, with the showcasing of cheesy cars, the Renault 5 and Renault 21, but which have a unique visual signature. We have elements of this here (Stefi Celma's apartment, Julie Tedesco's character, for example). And, of course, crumpled sheet metal and combat sequences in a variety of forms to compose a jubilant whole that lends itself to symphony.

There's not a lot of Alban Lenoir in this third franchise (the poster is misleading in this respect, even though it smells of old-fashioned posters), so it's a disappointment. The main dramatic arc is centered on Nicolas Duvauchelle, always very good, but his character hasn't aroused any empathy until now, and that's still the case; we're not interested in what happens to him. Stefi Celma is a little sacrificed (starting with her hairstyle), i.e. Secondary, in this third film, after her prominence, which we appreciated in Balle Perdue 2 (2022).

We like two characters who come to the fore in this third of the franchise, who are well seen: Julie Tedesco, who we're keen to see again, as a magician garage owner who knows how to manipulate irony; and Quentin D'Hainaut, who comes to the fore and whose contribution in the last quarter of the film suggests that we may see him again in a fourth... In terms of the franchise's main signature, the film is a success. Chases, fights, phenomenal action sequences that don't even smell of CGI porn. In this respect, the film is an impressive success. Motorcycles, cars, trucks, helicopters, streetcars - a multitude of action vectors are used, as well as shootouts and hand-to-hand combat. As for hand-to-hand combat, there's a beautiful sequence in a tramway, which comes close to Nobody's anthology bus sequence (2021, Ilya Naishuller) without matching it (it contains humor that we don't have here). There are also the extensions given to the vehicles, which are always impressive and contribute to the original visual elements that make the film unique.

The final installment in the French action series starring Alban Lenoir now streaming on Netflix. Picking up where the last film left off, we follow Lenoir's nemesis, Nicolas Duvauchelle, working in Germany when a hit squad comes a-calling, killing his girlfriend & sending him on the run. Lenoir has been released from jail (he was imprisoned in the last film) & the moment he breathes some free air, he hears about Duvauchelle's imminent return to France which sends him into shark mode to track him down while some nefarious types (a corrupt police squad) are also after him which bears witness to some juicy car carnage & equal amounts of non-sensical plotting w/the final chase having Lenoir use his mechanical skills to strap projectile cannons to the rear of his truck to take down the pursuing forces which include an airborne helicopter. A perfect movie to chomp popcorn with is what you're left with & I'm not necessarily mad about that.

I know the saying goes with least ... but since the previous two movies where called Lost Bullet ... well I thought I'd go with that. I am also not entirely sure what it would be referring to in the movie ... but hey what do I know? Well I do know that my puns as always are not intended.

I really loved the first two movies and while there is a recap for those who missed the previous installments, I would suggest you watch them ... not just because they are superior ... but because you will get more out of the characters and the depth ... the feeling so to speak. I understand that some people might have missed the point of this completely ... especially when unaware of the two previous movies.

This may not be up there with the other movies, but it still has some super fine car stunts ... and the fighting inside a public transportation ... straight out of Shang Chi? Well I am quite certain they had way less money here ... and yet it still looks impressive.

The story and the (re)solution are not as satisfying as I would hope them to be ... but if you are in love with the main character (speaking in platonic terms mostly, but not judging if you feel more) ... well you will dig this too. So more of an "ordinary" action movie in the end ... and yet, the actors and the action make it somewhat worth it.

I would say that this series probably didnt need to be a trilogy but its appreciated to get an actual end instead of things being left in limbo. Lino once again is trying to finnaly track down his brothers murder and we start with how the last film left off but with a little action sequance involving a granade at the star which I liked. No one told him his car was trashed and so he has a new one made that he then wreaks during yet another car chase. I liked the pickup truck after though but this chase was less enjoyable compared to the last film. Still good action though and acting and a decent end to the trilogy.

I have seen the earlier 2 editions which I really liked, this final edition is not the best one, but I still love the rock hard action and bleak and depressing feel and look of it.

The good: this series is a must see for the action fans who DO care about credible characters and who DONT care if the story is bleak and gritty and depressing.

Just as in the earlier 2 editions this one has got tons of riveting chases and bare knockle fights, but what is most enticing to watch is seeing the leading character endure this surge of violence and fight through it come hell or high water!

Recommended watch for the action fans. The French do definitely know how to produce great credible action flicks! Merci beaucoup!