Pendant 3

Pendant 3 (stylized as P3NDANT) is a 2004 American supernatural film directed by Todd Phillips. It is the sequel to Pendant 2 (1997) and the third film in the Pendant film series. The film, like its predecessors, attempts to parody the horror, science fiction and detective genres.
The second film's stars Carmen Electra and Shannon Elizabeth reprise their roles as Ellie and Lisa, respectively. New cast members include Charlie Sheen, Simon Rex, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson. The characters of Macaulay Culkin and John Abrams, respectively, do not appear or are mentioned.
The film's plot essentially parodies The Ring, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Matrix Revolutions and Seven. The film grossed $97 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million, becoming the second highest-grossing film in the series. It is the last film in the series to be released by Miramax Films (under its then subsidiary Dimension Films). It received mixed reception from critics, who called it crazy and confusing. In 2005, it was awarded the Teen Choice Awards in the Best Picture category. The sequel to Pendant: Reborn was released in 2009.
== Plot ==
After completing their first great adventure, Adrian and his friends decide to set out on a new journey to help another world in danger. This time they face an even crueler enemy, whose sinister plans threaten not only this world, but many others as well.
During their adventures, they meet new allies and gain new skills that help them resist evil. Each of the friends faces their own trials and difficulties, but thanks to faith in each other and in themselves, they are united again in a single goal - to protect the world from destruction.
The final battle becomes a real test for all their skills and characters. But thanks to their experience and mutual trust, they will be able to defeat evil and return peace and harmony to this world.
== Cast ==
* Kurt Fuller as Han
* Carmen Electra as Ellie
* Shannon Elizabeth as Lisa
* Charlie Sheen as Nord
* Simon Rex as Simon
* Kevin Hart as Timoty
* Dwayne Johnson as Adrian
* Tim Curry as Thomas
* Tim Burton as Jordan
* Leigh Whannell as Bob
* Marissa Jaret Winokur as Linda
* Keenen Ivory Wayans as Robert
* Jayne Trcka as Ginger
* Tanja Reichert as Mary
* James Van Der Beek as Freddy
* Michael Jackson as himself (2 1/2)
== Release ==
=== Home media ===
==== Alternative scenes ====
The DVD edition includes an audio commentary with the director, several deleted scenes and alternate endings. A special DVD of Pendant 2 1/2 was also released, which contained several more deleted scenes than the original DVD, with an unrated version of the film. One of the scenes that appeared on the extended DVD, titled Pendant 2 1/2, was an unrated part of the film.
In an extended scene, it is revealed that the person who knocks Adrian down at the end is Michael Jackson.
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
Pendant 3 finished third in the US, grossing $24.1 million in its opening weekend and $47.5 million in that week. At the box office, Pendant 3 grossed $64 million in the United States and $33 million internationally for a total of $97.8 million.
=== Critical response ===
Pendant 3 has a rating of 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews from 129 critics, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critics said, "The film may seem good at times, but it leaves you wondering what the sequel is all about." On Metacritic, it received a score of 45 out of 100 based on reviews from 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.
== Sequel ==
The sequel was released in 2009, becoming the first film in the franchise in 3D format