The third installment in the Super Troopers comedy series, titled *Super Troopers 3: Farva’s Wedding*, was released recently, continuing the story of a group of Vermont State Troopers known for their offbeat antics. Directed by and starring Jay Chandrasekhar, the film centers on the preparations for Farva’s (Kevin Heffernan) wedding to Sarita, the sister of fellow trooper Thorny (Chandrasekhar). The wedding, which includes Sarita’s parents played by Iqbal Theba and Sakina Jaffrey, serves as the backdrop for interdepartmental conflict and comedic misunderstandings.

In the film, Thorny is intent on disrupting the marriage, using his role as best man to uncover and exploit Farva’s negative traits. The remaining troopers—Foster (Paul Soter), Mac (Steve Lemme), Rabbit (Erik Stolhanske), and new recruit Coy Burns (Andrew Dismukes)—become embroiled in the tensions surrounding the wedding.

*Super Troopers 3* draws heavily on nostalgia for the original 2001 film, aiming to recapture the chaotic and irreverent humor that defined the series. However, critical response suggests the comedy fails to achieve this goal. Reviewers describe the sequel as lacking the original's spirit and finding much of its humor forced or outdated. Some have characterized the film’s humor, including a recurring gag about Captain Markowski (Nat Faxon) being racist, as ineffective and running its course well before the conclusion.

Physical comedy sequences, such as those involving the groom’s elephant at the wedding, have been noted as off-putting by some viewers, with comparisons to questionable humor seen in other comedies like Sacha Baron Cohen’s *The Brothers Grimsby* (2016). Amid these critiques, one character’s line questioning whether the troopers remain “the cool guys in our own story” echoes the sentiments of many audience members and reviewers.

While the film attempts to continue the misadventures of its beloved characters, opinions indicate that it struggles to find the balance between tribute and fresh content, resulting in a divisive addition to the franchise. The film was released with a 15 certificate and is currently showing in cinemas.