Breaking Down the Laughter in Super Troopers 3

LOS ANGELES – August 5, 2023 – After 25 years, Broken Lizard’s beloved comedy troupe returns with Super Troopers 3, hitting theaters this Friday. If they had been around in the 80s, we might have already seen Super Troopers 7 by now. But we’re grateful for the 25-year wait, which has allowed them to hone their craft and deliver a consistently amusing third installment.

The film follows Thorny’s (Jay Chandrasekhar) sister Sarita (Hannah Simone) as she visits Vermont and falls in love with Farva (Kevin Heffernan). Their impending wedding provides a plot for further character shenanigans, as the Vermont highway patrol officers – Thorny, Farva, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, and Paul Soter – get into various misadventures.

A New Superdrug Brings the Laughs

A new superdrug making its way south from the Canadian border becomes the perfect catalyst for comic set pieces. The gang’s antics are always on point, and their willingness to push the envelope never fails to deliver laughs. Whether it’s Farva’s gross behavior or the troopers’ good-natured ribbing, the film is full of humor that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

The film’s use of a bomb disposal robot on a suspicious package is a great example of this. The jokes are not about minimizing the risk, but rather about operating the technology and their own relationships. The troopers are comically scared, and their reactions will have you laughing out loud.

The addition of a new younger recruit, Andrew Dismukes, and a new captain, Nat Faxon, brings a fresh dynamic to the film. The troopers now have to look up phrases on Urban Dictionary to keep up with modern sexual slang, which adds a layer of humor to their interactions.

Throwbacks and Callbacks

The film calls back to famous bits from the first Super Troopers, but also introduces new characters and subplots. The wedding episode is a fun twist on the traditional traffic stop shenanigans. Captain O’Hagan (Brian Cox) may have retired, but he still shows up to visit and gets to enjoy the troopers’ newfound freedom to swear at him.

The film’s use of Iqbal Theba and Sakina Jaffrey as Thorny and Sarita’s parents adds a fun twist on traditional Indian parents. A scene where a character unknowingly eats an edible is a cliche, but fortunately, that’s only one part of a bigger, fun group scene.

Action-Packed Stunts

When the troopers are on the job, the film delivers real driving stunts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The use of stationary cars and screens to edit the stunt sequences is a clever way to create a thrilling experience without sacrificing realism.

The film’s reliance on real cars and a long stretch of choreography makes for a visually stunning experience. The result is a film that is both laugh-out-loud funny and action-packed, making it a must-see for fans of the Super Troopers franchise.

With Super Troopers 3, Broken Lizard has delivered another reliable comedy that will leave you in stitches. If you enjoy their style, you’ll love this latest installment. The film’s consistent humor and fresh take on the franchise make it a must-watch for comedy fans.