The giant rocket-powered turtle Gamera returns for the third and final entry in the 90s “Gamera” trilogy. Like the previous instalment in the trilogy, “Gamera 3: Revenge Of Iris” is a disappointment. I complained that the last film overused computer effects and this one uses even more computer effects.

In this film, a bitter schoolgirl whose family was accidentally killed by Gamera during his battle with the Gyaos discovers a mysterious monster that she names ‘Iris’. She blames Gamera for what happened to her family and hopes Iris can destroy Gamera. The monster grows and represents a substantial threat to the world and only Gamera can stop it. While this happening, the government and the military are unsure whether to treat Gamera as a friend or a foe.

The characters in the “Gamera” films have never exactly been gripping. The schoolgirl character raises some interesting points about collateral damage but they feel somewhat out-of-place in a giant monster flick such as this. We do not get to see nearly enough of Gamera in this movie. Iris looks somewhat interesting but a lot of the shots of Iris utilise C.G.I. and I really do not care for the computer effects. When practical effects are used for the monsters, it looks great. The computer effects are just so lifeless.

I miss the older, more cheerful “Gamera” films. This one just takes itself way too seriously at times. I think the plot is actually quite good and the monster scenes that use practical effects look terrific. Unfortunately, the dark tone and C.G.I. just ruin it for me. The first 90s “Gamera” movie was enjoyable but the sequels just did not entertain me. The earlier “Gamera” stuff from the 60s and 70s is much more enjoyable than “Revenge Of Iris”. If you are a big fan of “Gamera” and you liked the other 90s films then check this one out.