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Overrated and overhyped

Fresh and Exciting

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Of all the movies in the "It's Alive" series, this entry, despite some obvious problems, is possibly the best of all three. Although the movie was primarily made for the video market (though Warner Brothers gave it a small theatrical release first), the production values beat those of the first two films by a wide margin, from an expensive look to complex camera movements. The script also has some interest, taking comic as well as serious looks at topics like fame and the legal system. And there is a really offbeat performance by Michael Moriarty that commands your attention in every scene he's in. But as I said, there are some problems. At times the movie appears to be a cut down edit from a longer version - some scenes appear to be missing, and Karen Black only appears in two very brief scenes in the first hour of the movie. However, the opposite problem happens in the last third of the movie, being too much extended and slow. Still, the movie is kooky enough to be interesting, so if you liked the first two movies, you'll likely enjoy this one.

It's Alive 3 (1987) ** (out of 4) A court orders that all mutant babies must be sent to a deserted island. Four years later a group goes there to see how the babies have grown up. I saw bits and pieces of this years ago but this was my first time going through the whole thing and man what a bitter disappointment. Larry Cohen takes this film a lot less serious and goes over the top with things but he didn't go far enough. The thought of seeing the babies grown up was a great idea but it takes an hour for us to reach the island. When the humor does come it isn't enough so most of the time the film is just a bore.

An island of mutant babies! Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, in Larry Cohen's hands, it's more amusing than great, although the island setting is quite evocative. The real pity once again is Cohen's direction. Is the guy making a black comedy or a serious horror pic? I don't think he's sure. He's definitely taking every opportunity to lather in his trademark social commentary, and I don't have a problem with that, but he abuses his own premise here with sheer silliness.The babies look like Garbage Pail Kids crossed with Party Beach monsters. They're big and they're greasy and they wear hand-me-down rags that don't fit. They still kill and they're still sympathetic tragics, but they've lost their mystery, their awe.It's a shame the great artwork didn't reflect the movie.

best in the series but still average at best it's got a hammy script and it gets a tad ridiculous in the finale but Director Larry Cohen keeps it fairly amusing with quirky humor and a decent pace but as i said it gets a bit too ridiculous and silly. and the effects are terrible the baby's look like puppets and are laughable however there is plenty of blood shed and a somewhat cool ending to help. the problem is though it's only average. The Acting is Good Michael Moriarty is great as usual he is always so goofy and over the top but it lots of fun to watch and is an underrated actor he did great here!. Karen Black does decent here as she always does but was that a wig she was wearing or not? can't figure it out. James Dixon reprises his role from It's Alive and It Lives Again and does fine once again. Overall worth a watch i suppose on a rainy night ** Out of 5