Good, but not great

Rating: 6/10 (19 December 2014)

I actually went to see it twice already, the first time at the premiere and the second time this week. The first time I thought it was hilarious, a great comedy - but maybe it was because I was affected by the overall emotion around me - so many happy people, meeting the actors, etc. I couldn't wait to see it again because I enjoyed it so much. The second time it was not bad, but not nearly as good. It doesn't drag, but it doesn't have the substance. And worst of all, it doesn't tie all the loose ends. It's basically one long CGI battle interspersed with gags and some dramatic scenes, some of which feel right, some are just plain out of place in this movie. And then it's over, with only two of the many themes developed in the three movies actually finding some closure. So definitely worth watching, but I wouldn't see it more than once, it doesn't have the substance for it, and jokes that are funny the first time feel kind of stale and shallow when repeated.