The human condition has always been at the forefront of Star Trek's storytelling and during its fifty-one-year run, this is a franchise that has examined every nuance, both good and bad, when it comes to our incredible culture and our species. But of all the things this series has taken the time to break down about mankind, there is one particular aspect of our world and future that it has yet to question...whether or not the United Federation of Planets, along with its message of unity is a concept that is even remotely sustainable.

In fact, the Federation and its idealistic design of a utopia where peace reigns supreme has only been explored in depth a few times within the mythos of the series, reserved as a storytelling device for when its ideals and foundation are threatened by ruthless enemies. Which means it is an examination that is long overdue for the franchise, and one that has finally come to fruition with the release of Star Trek Beyond.

This go round, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, now in the third year of their five year mission, face their greatest challenge yet when a distress call puts the ship in danger like never before and introduces them to an alien named Krall who believes that the Federation and everything that it stands for, should be removed from the fabric of the universe and well...let's leave the plot at that because this is a story that needs to be experienced first-hand in the theater and hands down, this is the best motion picture to date from the rebooted Kelvin Timeline and it serves as a wonderful tribute for the 50th Anniversary of the series, since it is loaded to the brim with nods toward every corner of the series while providing us with a fascinating story that truly challenges the existence and purpose of the United Federation of Planets. 

But before we get too deep into that, let's talk about the fact that after enjoying two films that gave us just enough recreation of the magic of The Original Series, Beyond finally captures it as a whole by way of outstanding performances that stay true to everything we loved about those original adventures. Chris Pine's turn as James Kirk is his best to date, as he brings a certain level of maturity and heroism to Kirk that we haven't seen from the character in quite a long time, but it doesn't end there. Every single member of the Enterprise bridge crew is given proper screen time here, and well...Karl Urban steals the show with the most screen time he's ever had in these new films and boy does it make you wish they made more use of him in the last two. He is simply magical to watch, bringing both comic relief and moments of philosophical levity. But what matters most, is the fact that all of the Enterprise crew get their fair share of things to do in this film as well and all of that is central to the thematic concepts of this film when it comes to unity.

Which means that in fact, the film does address the issue of whether or not a Federation is a sustainable idea and whether or not it could work and the answer to those questions is a resounding yes. Because while Krall firmly believes that the Federation and Starfleet could care less about the people it protects the Enterprise's crew proves him otherwise. They work together toward a common goal, one that truly speaks to the needs of the many, to paraphrase Spock's infamous line and well...it makes the story inspiring to say the least. Everyone in this film is selfless, working toward seeing other lives protected and safe thanks to Krall's intentions, and well...that's simply beautiful storytelling. ​​To see some of the characters put aside their fears and their doubts for a greater cause is a breath of fresh air in cinema right now.  

To remind us that we are all in this together, and that working together is key makes this film vintage Star Trek to say the least. It's inspiring, it's hopeful and it's relevant to the times and it means that not only is Star Trek Beyond the cream of the crop of the Kelvin films, it's one of the finest the franchise has ever offered up and it's wonderful that it makes us all ponder on the possibilities that maybe, just maybe we can someday form something similar to the United Federation of Planets and, Director Justin Lin and writers Simon Pegg and Doug Jung deserve our thanks for giving us that kind of hopeful vision and for taking the franchise back to its roots, and providing us with an incredibly refreshing and wonderful story that reminds why we fell in love with franchise and why it has endured so well for the last fifty-one years.

At what point in our lives did all the heroes disappear? Let's be honest, it is a legitimate question we have all asked ourselves in recent years and with good reason. It has been a dark time for all of us. Recession, war and terrorist attacks. Our faith in the establishment has been rattled as we now question the integrity of our leaders and their ability to prop us up when we need it most. 

The greater question is, where do we go from here? We know quite well that the world is a dangerous place but the events we have all had to endure have changed us. At times our culture has been one grounded in vengeance over the acts that have wronged us. It is a slippery slope to walk, but with the odds seemingly mounting against us at times there seems to be no other way to react. This is the aftermath of years of hardship in our culture and the dangers of how far it can be taken are explored in Star Trek Into Darkness.  

Captain James T. Kirk stands disgraced. An act to save his first officer has violated the Prime Directive and leaves Kirk demoted. But an attack on London by a Starfleet agent returns Kirk to the captain's chair to bring this criminal to justice. The capture of the culprit however, one John Harrison, proves to be more complicated than the crew of the Enterprise ever expected, for Harrison carries with him a secret about Starfleet, one that may cost the crew of the Enterprise their lives.  

So, this is without a doubt, one of the finest Star Trek films to ever grace the screen. But before we get into the plot without giving too much away, we need to talk about Benedict Cumberbatch as John Harrison. The man is brilliant and he completely commands the screen every waking moment he is on it. I was completely blown away with what he brought to the role, and the range he gives us is breathtaking. One moment Benedict is bone chillingly evil, the next you pity him. It is a stroke of genius in casting this man.  

But how he fits into the plot is equally as critical, because this is a film that is true to the fundamentals of Star Trek. But as you watch this movie, at first it doesn't seem like classic Trek. Simply because this is a Federation that is still shaking in its boots from the events of the last film. Let's not forget, Vulcan is gone, Earth was attacked and there are those in Starfleet who now believe that the universe is full of threats and nothing more and the mission of exploration should wait to instead bolster Earth's defenses. It's a surprising turn for this franchise, but a welcome one, because that is where Kirk and his crew come into play. They are the necessary moral center in this film and their actions reflect the finer parts of the Federation and keep the hope alive.  

Either way, this is a fantastic sequel that you need to go out and enjoy as soon as possible. You will laugh, you will cry and you will hold your breath with some of the incredible visuals that play out before you because Star Trek Into Darkness is an awesome ride. But despite treading in deep and dark water it should be noted that Kirk and company inspire in this film because they answer the question as to where all the heroes have gone. The fact of the matter is they never left. They are still out there fighting the good fight and keeping all of us safe. That's where Star Trek Into Darkness stays true to the franchise's vision, because when fear blinds us we often forget that the best people of our world are working hard out there to make it a better place.  

Destiny is a word we throw around a lot. It gives us comfort, it gives us license to dream. It gives us structure. We believe that there is a purpose for all of us out there, that there is a reason for our being on this planet and we wait for the moment when destiny comes calling.  

Yet there is doubt in destiny. We cannot prove that it exists, we cannot control it at times and that brings us down. Circumstance seems to give way to one of our greatest beliefs and we wonder sometimes if what we believe in is not the path we must walk. It is this concept that drives the 2009 reboot of Gene Roddenberry's vision with J.J. Abrams' Star Trek.  

In the 23rd Century, there is a man without purpose living in a world where there is no hunger, no war, and everyone is given a fair shot. This man is James Tiberius Kirk and since the death of his father he is without direction. But an opportunity to enlist in Starfleet changes all of that for Kirk, for when an enemy from the future has come calling, Jim will get the opportunity to find out what he and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are made of.  

Let's start with the fact that I was beyond excited when this film came out because at the time, there was a serious lack of Star Trek in media as a whole; and my long wait for something new from this universe was rewarded with a fantastic film that brings back the magic of the original crew all while giving us so much of the Star Trek we know and love. Everything that made this franchise great is on display here. But more importantly, the depth and meaning that we expect is here as well. Kirk's journey is the perfect example of that. In the timeline we know he had his father George at his side, raising the man we would see save the Federation and humanity time and time again. So, it is quite stunning to see George Kirk die in the first minutes of the film and even more surprising to see James T. Kirk as a lost soul and a drunk.  It is a great twist but one that pays off.  

Kirk's journey from town drunk to captain of the Enterprise is nothing short of amazing. Especially due to the fact that it plays into the destiny theme so well and for that matter, the founding principles of the Federation. It's wonderful to see a universe where such an action can take place and where anyone can be something more, it's a hopeful message we need right now and one that we need to believe in and the film allows us to do just that.  

But it also shows that maybe we are really meant for something better in this life. That each of us have a special niche that only we fill but that it isn't about circumstance or doubt. It could be the fact that we simply need a push in the right direction, or the right person to guide us when we need it most to become someone incredible.  That's why this film was so successful. It lifts us up, and it challenges us the same way Pike challenged Kirk, it dares us to do better.  

There is one unique idea that has all crossed our minds at one point or another. The concept of what our lives may or may not have become had we grown up under different circumstances. We wonder if we would be a person with a moral center without our parents being around or what would have happened without the sage advice of our close friends.  

Yet we can never truly know what our lives would be if the tables had turned because there is not another one of us. We can never know if one changed decision would ruin our lives or send us into complete happiness. Yet is this notion something we would ever want to see? Are we truly prepared to find out what we would become under those different set of circumstances? These questions and that possibility all play a central role in the final voyage of the crew of The Next Generation in Star Trek: Nemesis.  

Romulus is in turmoil. The military has staged a coup d'état leading to the unexpected. The new Praetor, Shinzon, comes from the second class of Romulan citizens, the Remans, and he has extended a proposal of peace to the Federation. The Enterprise is dispatched to discuss terms but Captain Jean-Luc Picard is stunned to see that Shinzon, is a spitting image of the captain. It turns out the new Praetor is a clone of Picard and his message of peace is nothing more than a ruse. For this doppelgänger is nothing like the original and is set to conquer as many worlds as he can.  

Let's start off with something important about this movie. It is highly underrated. Nemesis was no box office smash and it signaled a hiatus for Star Trek on the silver screen for some time and that's unfortunate because this really is a thoughtful adventure and it features some incredible moments and performances. Yet clearly it did not resonate with audiences and one reason for that is simple, it covers too much familiar territory. With it being the end of another era but for a different crew, there are homages abound to Trek in general. Every series is referenced and quite frankly so are the films since this movie parallels many elements of The Wrath of Khan. While there is nothing wrong with an Easter egg here and there, the similarities to Star Trek II clearly drove audiences away that were looking for something new.  

It is sad to have to write that, because of the unique storyline of Picard facing off against...Picard. This movie takes the possibility of becoming a different man under different circumstances head on and the result is an evil and twisted Picard that we are not used to seeing. The Jean-Luc we know and love is a thoughtful man, driven by the ideals of the Federation which are only amplified by his own moral center. But Shinzon is a man filled with hate, who uses his endless rage to fuel his every thought and move. It's a fascinating twist for the character and Tom Hardy, who plays Shinzon, does an incredible impression of Patrick Stewart. In fact, watch during the final battle, there is a moment where he matches Patrick in such a way that I thought I was watching Stewart in full makeup as a younger version of himself. His performance is that good.  

But speaking of the final battle, I think it is the excessive focus on action that finally put the nail in the coffin for Nemesis. The two Picard's duking it out consumes nearly a third of the film, removing any chance for more of the fascinating storyline surrounding these two. It's a shame really, because this story had the potential to blow all of us away and because the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E deserved to say goodbye in a proper fashion.  

Some people have the hardest time when it comes to not having interaction with others. While this can be a good thing, since they like to be involved with other people, there is nothing wrong with wanting to take a break from it as well. As a person that previously could not stand being around people and was happy to be alone most of the time, because let’s be honest here, it is hard to read a book when people are talking to you, I have broken out of that mold and love being able to chat with people, even if it is for a short period of time. While there is nothing wrong with either of these lifestyles, there is something to be said about some human contact, even if it is just saying hi, to help keep you from losing your mind.
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While on vacation in Iceland, Riley and Jenai are having the time of their lives. Riley is in heaven taking pictures of life with his old school camera and Jenai is enjoying just taking in the sights. While the two do not have a worry in the world while on their trip, Jenai is not above giving her man a hard time about his camera. While digital photos are all the rage, Riley refuses to break from his norm, because film offers so much more and a deeper look into the soul of what he is shooting. But this discussion is nothing compared to what the couple will be faced with as their trip takes a turn for the worse.

Waking up around ten in the morning, Riley is ready for breakfast and is forced to drag his love out of bed. Making their way down to the hotel restaurant and not being able to find anyone manning it, they decide to hit up one of the local shops to get some food. But when walking outside, they both notice that they are the only ones moving around town. Knocking on doors and yelling down the streets, the town has been vacated without reason. Trying to come up with some sort of idea of what is happening around them, they are able to locate a car and drive all over the island, but their search comes up with no forms of life anywhere.

Not being able to get ahold of her family, Jenai becomes more distressed, since there had to be something bad that happened, but there is nothing on the blank news channels or the internet that can back that up. Seeing that the world has left them in its wake, Riley decides to make the best of it and is able to live out some of the dreams he was not able to in the world they once knew. Seeing the fun that her man is having, Jenai lets go of her fears for a short time, but when Riley gets hurt goofing around, things start to become real for her, because if either one of them get seriously injured, there is no one that can help and that puts her situation back in the forefront. Not being able to find anyone else in the city is worrisome for the couple, but when an old man comes out of the woodwork, things become all too real for Jenai and the fun that the couple could have becomes an afterthought as she puts her mortality into perspective. 

Yikes and damn are the two words that come to mind after watching this movie. While it seems like the young couple can live out their lives on the island without any issues, the lack of people and knowing what happened to them is too much for them to overcome. I must admit that I liked Riley’s ideas about living life to the fullest and being able to get away with anything that he wanted to do. I really liked seeing Jenai start to open up and enjoy herself, even though it was only for a minute before real life started to settle back in for her. This movie features a good story in a place where you don’t have to worry about a nuclear meltdown taking place with the lack of people, I was very impressed. With a happy couple, a beautiful landscape, plenty to do, no one around to bother you and a lack of humanity, it leaves you wondering what you would do if your life was turned upside down with a lack of people. I will openly admit, if this happened, I would rather be in Iceland than anywhere else, but I would make sure to take a book along with me.  

Never forget. Those are two words that are etched into our minds for a simple reason, we don't want to see the tragedy that was September the 11th ever be repeated. It's the right frame of mind to be honest, because atrocities such as that have no place in the world.  

But those words symbolize more, they stand for our morals just as much as our memories. They speak to the fact that we should always stand tall and do the right thing regardless of the circumstance. Yet what if those involved in the noblest of causes gave in to fear and turned their backs on those morals? That is the question posed in Star Trek: Insurrection.

Paradise. We have all dreamed of a place where life is perfect, where we never get old and never see others suffer. Sadly, for us it is just that, a dream. Yet in the 24th Century, in the most unlikely of places, paradise exists. On a small planet trapped within a unique set of cosmic circumstances there is a fountain of youth. A race known as the Ba'ku go about their eternal lives on this world, but a species known as the Son'a know of the Ba'ku's secret and know how to steal it from this world and the Federation, licking its wounds from a devastating war is willing to help. But the crew of the Enterprise realize that this plan betrays the founding principles of the Federation and is based on lies and are now willing to risk their careers in Starfleet to uphold the ideals of the Federation and ensure the safety of these innocent lives.

This is another tough Star Trek movie to write about due to the fact that the ambitious plot doesn't seem to entirely click. I like the idea of a corrupt Starfleet Admiral lying to his superiors for what he thinks may be a greater cause and Picard being forced to step in. That Heart of Darkness element works well, but the issues lie in the execution. This is a heavy idea to work with and the film handles it in the fluffiest in fashion. There are laughs, there are gags and they work, but to me they have no place in a film that essentially deals with a major crack in the foundation of the Federation and Starfleet.  

The implications of Admiral Dougherty's actions in this movie would rock the entirety of the United Federation of Planets. Think about it, a cure for any last ailments in the galaxy, and a Starfleet Admiral turning his back on everything he represents. When other cultures find out about this metaphasic radiation, they may come for it, or leave the Federation for having something this big kept from their people, and war may break out again. Not to mention the fracture in Starfleet from an Admiral pulling something like this off.  
 
It's frustrating because these glaring issues overshadow so many beautiful moments in the film. In fact, one of my favorite scenes is watching Geordi LaForge gain his eyesight for the first time ever and enjoy his first sunrise. Don't get me wrong, the film isn't awful, just...confused. The idea is sound, but the end result does indeed feel like a two-hour episode of The Next Generation and leaves one unfulfilled after challenging such a big concept.  ​

There are few things more satisfying in this life than seeing a wrong corrected in some form for fashion. That sense of justice is something we can all partake in. Whether it be seeing a terrible criminal placed behind bars or something as simple as being able to say what's on your mind, we all strive to see things set right.  

Yet there are times when this simple gesture can be taken too far, when the desire for justice consumes you and turns into nothing more than petty vengeance. What began with giving someone a piece of your mind has now become a quest to end them and see them suffer in an incredible way. The duality of man is always a fascinating aspect of science fiction and it is joined by vengeance on the center stage in the incredible Star Trek: First Contact. 

In the depths of space, there is a race of beings devoid of emotion, of identity and remorse. They absorb species they deem worthy and once these creatures known as the Borg came for humanity using Captain Jean-Luc Picard as a pawn. But their pawn became their downfall and they returned to the void of space. Now, they have returned with a new plan to dominate the Federation by robbing it of its past and Picard is charged with once more facing the monsters that haunt his nightmares.  

​By far First Contact is the cream of the crop of The Next Generation films, and with good reason. Plenty of action and adventure, a great villain and one of Patrick Stewart's best performances as Jean-Luc Picard. In fact, despite the scope of the story, Picard remains the focus and what a journey we go on with him. We see how haunted he still is by his experience with the Borg as Locutus and we see for the first time, fear from Picard.  

After all, this is a man who knows what these creatures are capable of and he knows that at some point they may be invincible. But it is that slow boiling vengeance that is new for Picard's character. To watch him go from the cool and collected commander of the Enterprise to a man hell bent on killing every Borg drone he sees with his bare hands if necessary is impressive to say the least. Yet, at no point in the film can you blame him. The Borg are brutal in this picture, specifically their leader the Queen, a controversial character but handled well in the film and played in chilling fashion by Alice Krige. 

But despite Picard's near descent into madness the film does a good job of giving Jean-Luc closure in his vendetta, giving us that sense of justice and it does a wonderful job of washing away the dark recesses of Generations with that closing image of man meeting Vulcans for the first time, hinting that everything is about to change for the better and that's what makes First Contact such an incredible ride, we see Picard pick himself up and defeat the greatest villain he has ever faced, not the Borg, but that ugly place inside all of us where vengeance acts as the collective itself and consumes us body and soul. 

At some point, we must all deal with loss. Be it death, the loss of a job or even the loss of a relationship we have to face the fallout of the end. Everyone out there of course has an opinion or recommendation about how we should deal with it when it comes, but the fact of the matter is, we are never prepared nor is there a perfect way to deal with it.  

It is how we deal with that particular loss that determines how severe we consider it to be, and how long we carry that loss with us. Sometimes the loss strengthens us and we look upon it fondly as we move forward, sometimes it can haunt us every step of the way. It is loss, and how we respond to it that defines the first journey on the big screen of the crew of The Next Generation in Star Trek: Generations.

There is a place in the universe where anything can be achieved. Where everything you ever wanted and needed is waiting for you. It is known as The Nexus and one man, Doctor Tolian Soran was taken from its cradle so long ago. Robbed from its beauty Soran has been fed only harsh reality since his exit and it has taken him centuries to discover a way to return. But in order to slip gently back into bliss, solar systems and planets full of civilizations must be sacrificed and it falls to Captain Jean-Luc Picard to stop him, but Picard may a need a little help from the most unlikely of allies, the supposedly deceased Captain James T. Kirk.  

​So, let's start off by getting right down to the most controversial part of this film, the death of James T. Kirk.  Some have seen his death as a hollow gesture, others found it cheap because the ‘passing of the torch’ approach was in their mind a bad idea to begin with. In fact, there is even an alternate ending available on Blu-ray now that features Kirk getting shot in the back, something that did not go over well with test audiences. Fact is, we all have an opinion of Kirk's death and rightfully so, he is an icon. Yet as I watched Generations once again for this article it dawned on me that there is no death that will ever be fitting for Kirk. This is another case of expectation versus reality and how does one truly find a fitting end for any character on paper?  

Yet in a way, Kirk's demise draws us into the film's central theme because we as fans lose Kirk. But the film doesn't stop there. The NCC-1701-D is lost as well and we are taken on a journey with Picard and the utter pain he must carry with the knowledge that he may well be the last Picard in history making Generations the darkest film in the franchise since Wrath of Khan. Soran's journey only adds to the heavy air by way of his unhealthy obsession with The Nexus and his desire to do anything he must to enjoy a sliver of happiness one last time.  

In reality, this harsh look at life and the things that leave us is a bit of a shocking turn for Star Trek but would signal how the franchise would handle the mix of social commentary with science fiction for years to come in the post Roddenberry era. I don't think it makes this film bad or that the concept is terrible, just that none of us were prepared to see such heavy themes in the utopia of the Federation. If anything, Generations is more than just a passing of a torch, is it the moment when we as fans were forced to grow up. 

Fear is one of the first emotions we learn in our lives. Our introduction to it is usually by experiencing it first hand, but the lasting impression it provides stays with us for a lifetime. But it is not limited to simple memories of burning one's hand on the stove, our imagination can aid it. We all remember those long nights from our childhood, where a lone bump from the closet sent our hearts racing as we envisioned what could be waiting for us just beyond the door.

As we grow into men and women, our fears go from red eyed creatures that lie in wait under the bed to the ones that roam our streets and to a formless void that feeds from our terror...the unknown. That which we do not understand, that which we cannot define, all evoke pure horror in our hearts and it is that fear of the unknown that defines the final voyage of The Original Series crew in Star Trek VI:  The Undiscovered Country.

The Klingon Empire, is dying. Victims of a catastrophic ecological disaster, this proud race of warriors now face their extinction unless they seek out help. Hoping to see their species live on, they do the unthinkable and contact the United Federation of Planets with a message of peace. To facilitate the process, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are dispatched to escort the Klingon High Chancellor to Earth, but an attack on the Chancellor's ship and his subsequent assassination leaves Kirk and McCoy under arrest and the Alpha Quadrant on the brink of war.  But a startling discovery about the assassination puts Captain Spock into a race against time to not only rescue Kirk but to stop the Federation and Klingon Empire from plunging into all-out war.  

Despite the scope and magnitude of the plot, there are two key elements that overshadow it. First and foremost, this truly was the last time the original crew would ever share the screen together and that makes this film extra special. In fact, I'm a big fan of the final seconds of the film breaking the fourth wall with the autographs of the cast appearing before us one at a time.  It is a fitting farewell and wistful in so many ways. The other big surprise is the sad fact that this film was dedicated to the memory of the creator of the series, Gene Roddenberry. The science fiction visionary passed away in October of 1991, shortly before this film was released in December, and it is a shame that he wasn't able to enjoy The Undiscovered Country since it embodies so much of what Roddenberry believed in when he started Star Trek.  

This trek has always been about humanity as a whole, but like any good science fiction it is often grounded in reality. For The Undiscovered Country the film tackled the collapse of The Soviet Union head on, holding steady to the film's central theme of fear. For with the collapse of the Klingon Empire, we witness that fear come to the forefront with the conspiracy to kill Chancellor Gorkon and send both governments into war. Now that may not seem like a Trek style theme, but it truly is. Because for Kirk's final mission he is finally able to put away the last of his prejudices and step in to save the day for the future's sake.  

While fear drives his actions, Kirk and his intrepid crew do everything they can to ensure that it doesn't dictate the course of history, that's where the film holds true to Roddenberry's vision. We will always be human, we will always make mistakes but there will be those brave souls out there waiting to correct them, to be that voice of reason and make sure that we never give in to our fear of the unknown. The Undiscovered Country is a truly beautiful piece of science fiction for that reason, and an excellent way for James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise to say goodbye.  

There comes a point for every franchise where there is nothing left to lose. It is a time to take chances that have never been taken before, and when a saga reaches that point, sometimes a well-known character or two meet their untimely end. Sometimes radical changes happen in their lives, but one way or another, the franchise is changed forever and this is an especially popular device to see when the franchise has come to its end, as was the case with the film where we said goodbye to The Wolfpack, The Hangover Part III. 

Tragedy has struck. Alan's father has passed away unexpectedly and the Wolfpack is reunited in order to help their fallen friend, who clearly needs professional help in coping with the loss of his dad and life in general. But on their way to get Alan the help he so desperately needs, a vicious drug lord known as Marshall recruits the boys to do his bidding by kidnapping Doug and threatening to kill him unless they bring Marshall an old friend who has escaped from prison...Leslie Chow.  

This was another polarizing entry in The Hangover series where once again fans either loved it or utterly hated it and it's completely understandable as to why it was so dividing. The filmmakers were left at a crossroads with Part II in the series; repeat the success of the first movie or shock the world with something new. We know which choice was made, leaving them with the opportunity to try something radically different with the finale in this trilogy. 

The end result, is indeed funny. Granted, this one is nowhere near as utterly hilarious as the first two films, but it is still filled with some incredibly wild and funny moments. Yet what separates this film from the other two is that you have to enjoy dark comedies. For all the rip roaring moments there are some genuinely bleak ones and well, I can see how that was off putting to audiences since this film was in no way as big of a runaway hit as its predecessors.  

Yet in many ways this film is a fitting finale and I give everyone behind the camera points for trying something so new and so risky. I was at the least entertained and I did want to know how the story ends because we do get to say goodbye to the Wolfpack in proper fashion. In the end, this is another one of those films that may resurface as ridiculously popular in years to come, due to the risks taken, but only time will tell.