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Super Troopers 3 Review: Broken Lizard Strikes Back—Hard
Super Troopers 3: A Review for the Rest of Us
What Is This Movie Anyway?
Imagine a comedy that thinks "dick jokes" and "ethnic stereotypes" are the height of humor. Now imagine that comedy got two sequels over 25 years. That’s Super Troopers 3 in a nutshell.
The original Super Troopers came out in 2001, made by a comedy group called Broken Lizard. A sequel followed in 2018. Now, the third installment has arrived — subtitled Farva’s Wedding — and if you didn’t like the first two, this one won’t change your mind.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: August 7 (year not specified in review)
- Director: Jay Chandrasekhar (who also plays Thorny)
- Writers: The Broken Lizard troupe
- Rating: R
- Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
Meet the Gang (Again)
The same five state troopers return, older but definitely not wiser:
| Character | Actor | Notable Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Thorny | Jay Chandrasekhar | The "leader," also directed the movie |
| Farva | Kevin Heffernan | The vulgar, chaotic one |
| Mac | Steve Lemme | Exists |
| Rabbit | Erik Stolhanske | Exists |
| Foster | Paul Soter | Jealous ex-boyfriend this time around |
Returning favorites:
- Captain O’Hagan (Brian Cox) — retired but hangs around HQ like a bad smell
- Ursula (Marisa Coughlan) — the friendly cop, now Foster’s ex
New faces:
- Sarita (Hannah Simone) — Thorny’s sister, Farva’s fiancée, "an excellent addition"
- Captain Markowski (Nat Faxon) — tries too hard to seem "woke," keeps being racist instead
- The Buchanan Brothers (Chace Crawford & Jon Rudnitsky) — former weed dealers turned wedding planners with a maple syrup drug scheme
The Plot: Farva’s Getting Married?!
The whole movie revolves around Farva’s whirlwind romance with Thorny’s sister Sarita. Here’s how it goes down:
- The Meet-Cute: Farva rescues Sarita from a burning car
- The Proposal: They decide to have a traditional Indian wedding
- The Conflict: Thorny is horrified and tries to sabotage everything
- The Twist: Farva keeps winning over Thorny’s parents (Hindu vegetarians) with moves like gifting them a Gandhi DVD
Wait, What?
Farva — the most offensive character in the franchise — somehow charms a traditional Indian family. The movie thinks this is hilarious. The reviewer… does not.
The "Comedy": A Greatest Hits of Bad Taste
The plot is just scaffolding for gags. Here’s a sampling of what passes for humor:
The "Highlights" (Lowlights?)
- "Dutch Oven" joke — the reviewer had to look it up (it’s a fart-under-the-covers prank)
- Snake venom scene — Thorny’s mom sucks venom from Farva’s neck → every man in the room gets visibly aroused
- "Holy cow!" moment — Farva force-feeds beef to Thorny’s Hindu vegetarian father → dad declares it delicious
- Lobster allergy — Farva eats shellfish despite being allergic → EpiPen-fueled battle ensues
- Captain Markowski — keeps trying to prove he’s not racist, keeps failing spectacularly
- Maple syrup drug scheme — the Buchanan brothers’ brilliant criminal enterprise
The Grand Finale
By the climax, you get:
- A wedding shootout
- One trooper encased in maple syrup
- Another trooper sticking his hand up an elephant’s rear end
The Reviewer’s Verdict:
"By the time it reaches its climax… you’ll be exhausted from not laughing."
Is There Anything Good?
Actually, yes — but only at the very end.
The Silver Lining
Stick around for the credits. There’s a cameo from a previous film’s star and genuinely funny outtakes proving Brian Cox is hilarious even when he’s not playing a grumpy police chief.
Summary: Should You Watch It?
| If you… | Then… |
|---|---|
| Loved the first two movies | You’ll probably like this one too |
| Didn’t like the first two | Skip it — nothing here will change your mind |
| Never saw them | Start with something else |
| Only want the good parts | Fast-forward to the end credits |
The Bottom Line: "If you haven’t acquired the taste by now, forget it."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to watch the first two movies to understand this one?
Not really. The plot is simple enough (Farva’s wedding), and the jokes don’t rely on deep lore. But the characters’ dynamics are established in previous films, so some references might fly over your head.
Is it actually offensive, or just "edgy" comedy?
According to this reviewer, it’s genuinely offensive — relying on ethnic stereotypes (Indian culture, Hindu vegetarianism), homosexual panic jokes (the snake venom scene), and racist caricatures (Captain Markowski). The humor punches down, not up.
Why does Brian Cox keep doing these movies?
Great question. He’s an acclaimed actor (Succession, The Bourne Identity, X2). The reviewer notes the role "suits him perfectly," but it’s surprising he returns after his Emmy-winning turn as Logan Roy. Maybe the paycheck’s good? Maybe he genuinely likes the cast? We may never know.
Are there any funny women in this movie?
Hannah Simone as Sarita gets praise as "an excellent addition." Marisa Coughlan returns as Ursula but mainly serves as a jealousy catalyst for Foster. The reviewer doesn’t highlight other female characters — this is very much a "guys being gross" movie.
Is the maple syrup drug scheme a real thing?
No. It’s exactly as ridiculous as it sounds — former weed dealers turned wedding planners smuggling drugs in maple syrup. It’s a Super Troopers callback (the first movie had a maple syrup chugging contest) turned into a criminal enterprise.
Final Thought
Super Troopers 3 is a movie for the fans, by the fans. If you’re not already in the club, the bouncer isn’t letting you in — and honestly, the air is fresher out here.
