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Summary of the Movie “Texas 3”
The story of “Texas 3,” as indicated by its poster, begins after the events involving cocaine-filled statues in the previous installment. Sasan (played by Sam Derakhshani) and Bahram (played by Pejman Jamshidi) must locate the remaining statues to resolve the security crisis and hostage situation. However…
The sequel continues the adventures of the main characters, which began in Brazil in the first film, followed by their return to their homeland in the second. Now, they are set to cause new trouble in the third part.
Screening of “Texas 3”
Initially, “Texas 3” was scheduled for release in cinemas nationwide on May 23. However, due to the declaration of national mourning, the postponement of national exams, and other special circumstances, its release was delayed. As the school year ends, families will have the perfect opportunity to watch this film during the ideal season for comedy releases. Despite its success in pre-sales, it remains to be seen what records it will break. The film officially premiered on May 29.
The year 2024 began with record-breaking pre-sales, and after the success of “Bloody Crocodile,” the pre-sale record was held by the film Drunk with Love. However, with the announcement of “Texas 3″‘s release date and the extension of its pre-sale period due to the national mourning, this record now belongs to “Texas 3,” which sold over 68,000 tickets (approximately 2.7 billion tomans), setting a new benchmark for pre-release interest.
Cast and Crew of “Texas 3”
The cast includes Sam Derakhshani (as Sasan Karimi), Pejman Jamshidi (as Bahram Kashkoli), Gabriela Petry (as Alice Karimi), Seyed Javad Hashemi (as the police officer), Naeimeh Nezamdoost, Sam Nouri, Siavash Cheraghipour, Saeed Hedayati, Mohammad Javad Jafarpoor, Adriano Toulosa, Davood Shirali, Hamed Vakili, Mehdi Hashemi (as Babak Kashkoli), and Zhila Sarmati (as Suri Karimi).
Massoud Atyabi directed the film, with Hamzeh Salehi as the screenwriter and Ebrahim Amerian as the producer, forming the foundational trio of this trilogy.
Other key contributors include cinematographer Alireza Zarrindast, editor Hassan Ayoubi, composer Amir Tousi, makeup artist Mohsen Darsanj, set designer Saeed Honarmand, costume designer Majid Lailaji, VFX artist Amir Valikhani, production manager Naghmeh Nazari, script supervisor Sara Abdollahi, and photographer Kourosh Pirooz.
How Funny Is “Texas 3”?
This is a question only audiences can answer. However, it can be said that “Texas 3” has a good rhythm in its humor, is not boring, and keeps the audience engaged. Atyabi’s effort in arranging the jokes is better than his recent works, ensuring the film’s success at the box office. Produced in 2024, the new “Texas” relies primarily on situational comedy with minimal sexual jokes, making it suitable for family viewing. Scenes like the party at the hotel and the chaos caused by mistaken consumption (similar to the soup-eating scene in the previous installment) are among the film’s most memorable and funniest moments. The sequence involving the kidnapping of the Brazilian envoy and the fight with criminals using a fire truck is also hilariously entertaining.
Do You Need to Watch the Previous Films?
While the opening of “Texas 3” references events from “Texas 2,” it can still stand alone as an enjoyable film. Many viewers believe it is funnier and more successful in eliciting laughter than the earlier installments. However, familiarity with the two main characters (Sasan and Bahram) enhances the understanding of situations and increases the humor. To refresh your memory and enhance your enjoyment, watching “Texas 1” and “Texas 2” on Filimo is recommended.
Additional Notes on the Film
Last year, Massoud Atyabi broke box office records with his film “Hotel,” establishing himself as the most lucrative director in the country. His renewed push for box office success in 2024 is worth watching.
Pejman Jamshidi, one of the highest-paid actors last year thanks to “Hotel,” reunites with Sam Derakhshani to revive their popular on-screen duo from the past, promising plenty of amusing moments.
Ebrahim Amerian is currently one of the most significant producers in Iranian cinema, consistently delivering box office hits. Alongside his production endeavors, he has also established a distribution company, ensuring he remains the undisputed king of the box office.
The first “Texas” film, released in 2018, grossed 14 billion tomans and became one of the year’s top-grossing films. The sequel, released the following year, grossed 25 billion tomans, proving that sequels can be a winning formula in Iranian cinema.
