Descendants franchise never disappoint, With the 3rd and last installment,Descendants never fail to entertain and touch us!
The loss of Cameron Boyce made the movie sad but still the movie was very fun to watch with great songs and the same atmosphere of the first 2 movies! So sad it ends here.WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU * CAMERON BOYCE*
73 Reviews
Good ending to Descendants, if not the standout of the series
jwwalrath-227-854874 August 2019
Not my demographic, but I've always been fascinated by this campy, weird little world that combines mostly the Disney fairy tale movies with children-oriented high school drama and the modern day.
Though the movie suffers a little from franchise fatigue, this ain't half bad.
This isn't as strong as the first two movies. (In fairness, the script is more cohesive than the first film). The individual character moments just don't have the impact and charm of the previous flicks. This probably has to do with the fact that there are just TOO many characters to juggle by now. I mean the overall story films is resolved competently, some elements and characters are just handled really quickly. If you missed Audrey, daughter of Cinderella, (played by the Charmed reboot's Sarah Jeffrey) in the second movie, you'll be pleased to see her back. But if you liked Lonnie, daughter of Mulan, (Dianne Doan) from the first two films, you'll be disappointed to see her missing. I'm guessing they just didn't have time for her.
Crammed plot aside, this is an okay film. (I mean by Disney Channel Movie standards. I'd still put this near the top of them.) Story and characters are decent. The cast is strong and everyone seems like they're having fun. (RIP Cameron Boyce). I'm legitimately impressed how this movie takes itself seriously in it's own way. There is legitimate character development and use of such issues as redemption and morality. The handling of the socioeconomics of the world of Auradon, where criminals have been banished to a prison island and their kids are forced to grow up on it, is surprisingly complex and nuanced for a Disney Channel movie. (Again, by the channel's standards. The bar must be set accordingly.) If this is to be the final film, it ends the story exactly where it needs to.
The movie continues one of this series' biggest selling points: Its look. Again, we are bombarded by some delightully uber-corful and whimsical sets and costumes. I know the costumes are a little nuts, but they are just so distinctive.
Unfortunately, the songs go downhill. They are mostly weak or just okay. They just aren't catchy. The best in this is probably the villain song Queen of Mean, but it runs completely on style, and I don't know how many people will remember this afterwards. The dancing, however, still remains pretty impressive.
Overall, if your kids liked Descendants 1 & 2, they'll probably likethis. In general, number 3, while not the standout of the films, is the ending the movies needed.
Though the movie suffers a little from franchise fatigue, this ain't half bad.
This isn't as strong as the first two movies. (In fairness, the script is more cohesive than the first film). The individual character moments just don't have the impact and charm of the previous flicks. This probably has to do with the fact that there are just TOO many characters to juggle by now. I mean the overall story films is resolved competently, some elements and characters are just handled really quickly. If you missed Audrey, daughter of Cinderella, (played by the Charmed reboot's Sarah Jeffrey) in the second movie, you'll be pleased to see her back. But if you liked Lonnie, daughter of Mulan, (Dianne Doan) from the first two films, you'll be disappointed to see her missing. I'm guessing they just didn't have time for her.
Crammed plot aside, this is an okay film. (I mean by Disney Channel Movie standards. I'd still put this near the top of them.) Story and characters are decent. The cast is strong and everyone seems like they're having fun. (RIP Cameron Boyce). I'm legitimately impressed how this movie takes itself seriously in it's own way. There is legitimate character development and use of such issues as redemption and morality. The handling of the socioeconomics of the world of Auradon, where criminals have been banished to a prison island and their kids are forced to grow up on it, is surprisingly complex and nuanced for a Disney Channel movie. (Again, by the channel's standards. The bar must be set accordingly.) If this is to be the final film, it ends the story exactly where it needs to.
The movie continues one of this series' biggest selling points: Its look. Again, we are bombarded by some delightully uber-corful and whimsical sets and costumes. I know the costumes are a little nuts, but they are just so distinctive.
Unfortunately, the songs go downhill. They are mostly weak or just okay. They just aren't catchy. The best in this is probably the villain song Queen of Mean, but it runs completely on style, and I don't know how many people will remember this afterwards. The dancing, however, still remains pretty impressive.
Overall, if your kids liked Descendants 1 & 2, they'll probably likethis. In general, number 3, while not the standout of the films, is the ending the movies needed.
Good movie
huskylovw3 August 2019
It was good.
The main reason why I didn't rate it higher was the writing. By far the laziest writing of the franchise.
Still the actors and directors pulled through to make it a good movie.
I found the First two to be better but that is my opinion still a legendary franchise for Disney TV movies
An instant classic
melodybsw3 August 2019
Good
reddyeyealex5 August 2019
Ending on a high note
bkoganbing10 August 2019
With a tragic death of Cameron Boyce even if there was a demand for a fourth
Descendants movie, there will not be one. A pity because this film ends the
series on a high note.
With Dove Cameron marrying young King Mitchell Hope of Oredon that's aroused jealousy in Sarah Jeffrey the daughter of Sleeping Beauty. There's also controversy about letting more kids from villains to mingle with the good people.
Jeffrey has gone over to the dark side and has cast a spell over Oredon. It will take Dove Cameron and her old and new friends to set things right.
There's a great lesson here about barriers we erect with the thought of containing evil as we define it. Something some politicians should learn.
Nice ending to the Descendants saga.
With Dove Cameron marrying young King Mitchell Hope of Oredon that's aroused jealousy in Sarah Jeffrey the daughter of Sleeping Beauty. There's also controversy about letting more kids from villains to mingle with the good people.
Jeffrey has gone over to the dark side and has cast a spell over Oredon. It will take Dove Cameron and her old and new friends to set things right.
There's a great lesson here about barriers we erect with the thought of containing evil as we define it. Something some politicians should learn.
Nice ending to the Descendants saga.
Ok
dootmaster4 August 2019
The music wasn't great, and they could've made the ending so much better. Also Audrey was awkward. The only things I loved were Cheyenne Jackson's acting and the Cameron Boyce tribute. Not saying I hated the movie, but it could've been better:(
The Movie Was Great
cece-447003 August 2019
The Perfect Conclusion
zoecrapsi3 August 2019
I mean, it's a Disney Channel Original trilogy, so obviously it's not going to be perfect. But it's clear that a lot of thought and love went into this movie - definitely much more than I expected. I'm beyond satisfied right now.
good!
jupitersboba17 September 2020
So it's good for it's age range. The story is pretty good and they've definitely milked the series. I can see a forth movie. I do think that their costumes are pretty bad and lack quality for what i assume was a pretty decent budget... i doubt the kids care though!
Great
samharper-037595 August 2019
Another classic
AdrienneGrayceMusic6 August 2019
I'm a woman in my 30s and love these 3 films, especially this one. I didn't think i could watch it when i heard about Cameron's passing, but i brought up the nerve. So very sad. Very good soundtrack. Some of my friends were songwriters for some of them and I'm very impressed. These teens are all great actresses, actors and singers. Just amazing talent here. This movie was entertaining as usual. Well done
Evil royalty
MB-reviewer1851 April 2021
There are more songs than the 1st and 2nd one with same great cast (R. I. P cameron boyce, it sucks that he passed away).
This was better than the first one and a bit better than the 2nd one, the only thing I didn't like was the main villain.
This was better than the first one and a bit better than the 2nd one, the only thing I didn't like was the main villain.
FUN
nraposa-7497119 August 2019
It's Good To Be Bad
brianlombardi-199023 August 2019
This movie series isn't the best. But the way it ended made it so good. The ending was touching, the acting was solid for my taste, Cheyenne Jackson was a great Hades, it was nice to have Audrey back, and the tribute to Cameron Boyce was the best. The songs were the best of all three movies. This will be forever in my mind
An Average Conclusion
charlesuniversity25 August 2019
Descendants 3 was very well crafted. It added new plots that was unnecessary. The movie did try to give a conclusion for the first and second part of its movie, however there were still many unanswered questions which lead to frustration. The villainous in this movie was frivolous to the story and the action scenes were crafted poorly. The moral Descendants 3 tried to give away was poorly given to the audience and the movie did not dig into those ideas very well. The side characters did not get any importance and many of the characters were not used at all. The music was good (for a Disney channel movie) but there were too many songs, some songs were so unnecessary.The jokes and dialogue was also not very good. The protagonist Mal was quite irksome in this movie who lies and repeats the mistake she has done in the first and second movie. However, Descendants 3 is a quite fun movie and actors like Sofia Carson, Cheyenne Jackson, Cameron Boyce and Jadah Marie acted very well. In my opinion it was still the best of the trilogy.
Fantastic Movie!!!!!!! Great Messages and Music!!!!!!!!
cuzzinman5 August 2019
They did a great job with the plot and music! References to the other films and easter eggs were nicely done! The dancing was great! Great cast as usual! Great messages like the other films and centered around unity, teamwork, understanding people, honesty, and helping others. This is a movie that can be watched by all and the franchise connects all of the Disney movies.
Third time is NOT the charm...
kz917-112 August 2019
Bless their hearts they tried.
D3 came and went. It is sad for more than just the ending of the trilogy but the untimely death of Cameron Boyce.
The music of D1 was stellar. The music of D2 and D3 has been successively less impressive.
Love the concept, love the actors...but the execution isn't quite there.
Also the costumes were gorgeous!!
D3 came and went. It is sad for more than just the ending of the trilogy but the untimely death of Cameron Boyce.
The music of D1 was stellar. The music of D2 and D3 has been successively less impressive.
Love the concept, love the actors...but the execution isn't quite there.
Also the costumes were gorgeous!!
My kids enjoyed this much more than me
a_chinn12 August 2019
As with the first two Descendants movies, my kids enjoyed them much more than I did. The idea of all the Disney villains being forced to live locked up (my magic) on an island by themselves does have a fun "Escape from New York" vibe to it, but this is the Disney Channel so there's teenybopper singing, dancing, and angst. For this installment, there is now a lottery of sorts where the children of a villains can get a a reprieve and get off the island, as did Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay. I found it odd how happy all the villain kids were for those chosen (this time the descendants Mr. Smee, Lady Tremaine, and Dr. Facilier's [they're really desperate for villains with that one]) when it wasn't them picked, but that's the good natured attitude of this film about evil people. Another annoyance is the film is padded out with some flashback musical montage sequences from the first two installments. Maybe the classic sins-of-the-father themes were an interesting starting point, as was the "Escape from New York" Disney villain prison island, but the songs are annoying and the petty teen drama is a lot to suffer through. Honestly, my favorite moment watching this film was hearing a cover of a T-Rex song during a milk commercial. But again, I was not the target audience for this film and my elementary age children absolutely loved it.
Excellent end to this trilogy!
sagesell5 August 2019
Kenny Ortega and Disney don not disappoint again!! The third and final film was bittersweet as it was well written and acted yet sad with Cameron Boyce's death a few weeks before the premiere. As a parent, I found it great with fun songs, good and evil uniting to be good and the Disney characters in it portrayed to perfection! Well done!!
Descendants 3
JoBloTheMovieCritic11 August 2019
7/10 - while the songs weren't quite as catchy as Descendants 2's, this one made up for it with its incredible and timely message of not letting physical and emotional barriers stop us from seeing the good in others and the touching tributes to Cameron Boyce
just okay
emillie-811526 June 2020
The best one
doomedmac14 October 2020
Tripped up
uncsbuddy9125 June 2020
Honestly, I wanted to like the movie, but I could only appreciate it as being the final installment. I found myself really annoyed at times because certain parts were dragged out and overly melodramatic. Redeeming factors were flawless choreography (I expect nothing less from a Kenny Ortega movie), costume design with excellent color, and not autotuning Dove Cameron's vibrato out of her singing. STOP autotuning Sofia Carson so severely, she has a great singing voice!
Fun songs, but "meh" plot
kermitkid30 March 2020
The soundtrack was fantastic, but this was just an ok plot. I was not invested in the plot. It was very thin, and just not that interesting. Audrey finally becomes an actual, complex character, and Sarah Jefferey was very fun in this role. Chayenne Jackson was fantastic as Hades, and gave James Woods a run for his money. His Hades isn't as funny as the animated one, but he did remind me a bit of the Hades from Percy Jackson. His song was one of the best in the movie. This is what I would think of if Hades was human, and modern-day. A rockstar with a cool leather jacket and mohawk who doesn't give a care! It's a shame his role was limited to less than 10 minutes total. I would have loved to see him more. Most of the songs in this movie were pretty good. Sarah Jeffrey did a good job of transitioning from good to evil in just 1 song, Hades' song was probably the best in the movie. I loved how the soundtrack mixed different styles of music flawlessly. Audery's is rap, Hades' is 70s rock, Evie's is a 50s style love ballad, Mal's is Broadway, and somehow all the different styles of music work and don't feel out of place from each other. Sadly, the soundtrack, Sarah Jeffrey, and Cheyenne Jackson are really the only good things about this movie. The plot was very thin, and kind of boring. A lot of the scenes are just argument filler, and it's clear they didn't really know what direction they wanted to go with this movie. Most of the time, I honestly didn't care what was going to happen. And the message of the movie is clearly a negative commentary on America and how we're "discriminatory'' for not having an open borders policy. I'm sorry, but this movie was filmed in Canada. You have a Prime Minister who is running your country into the ground with his ridiculous laws and policies, so maybe work on fixing your own country before you start criticising ours? They put the bare minimum of effort into this movie. This was not nearly as creative or fun as the other 2. I still liked it, I'm still going to own it, but the soundtrack is really the only memorable thing about this movie.
Grade: C 7/10 2.5/5 stars
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