Watch Burning Love 3: Burning Down The House

(Before continuing, please note that Burning Love 3: Burning Down The House is a comedy film with mature themes and language. Viewer discretion is advised.) Burning Love 3: Burning Down The House (henceforth referred to as BL3) is a mockumentary-style film that parodies reality dating shows like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. The film is directed by Ken Marino, who also stars in the lead role as Mark Orlando, the eligible bachelor who must choose a mate from a group of female contestants.

BL3 opens with Mark Orlando returning to the mansion where the show is set, only to find that it has been destroyed in a fire. The cause of the fire is never explained, but it's clear that the show must go on even without the luxury of the mansion. Mark is unfazed by the burnt-out shell of the building and vows to continue his search for love.

The film introduces us to the female contestants, all of whom are played by a who's who of comedic actresses such as Natasha Leggero, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and June Diane Raphael. Each of the contestants fits a particular stereotype, such as the virgin, the villain, or the single mom. As the film progresses, Mark goes on a series of dates with the women, eliminating them one by one until he finds his true love.

As with the previous two Burning Love seasons, BL3 doesn't hold back on the raunchy humor. The women are all portrayed as desperate and delusional in their attempts to win Mark's affections. They engage in sexual behavior with Mark and with each other, engage in catfights, and sabotage each other's chances at love. Michael Ian Black plays the show's host, Bill Tundle, who is equally crude in his commentary and interactions with the contestants.

Despite the over-the-top humor, BL3 does have moments of genuine emotion. Some of the contestants reveal tragic backstories that explain their motivations for going on the show, while others genuinely seem to fall for Mark. One contestant, played by Casey Wilson, brings her elderly grandmother on the show for support and companionship. The grandmother steals the show and provides some of the film's most heartwarming moments.

As the competition heats up, Mark shows himself to be a surprisingly flawed individual. He is vain, shallow, and prone to outbursts of anger. His motivations for going on the show also come into question, as it becomes evident that he is more interested in fame and attention than finding true love. It's a clever commentary on the real-life contestants of shows like The Bachelor, who are often accused of going on the show for reasons other than finding true love.

The film also satirizes the behind-the-scenes drama of reality shows. We see producers manipulating the contestants and creating scenarios to heighten the drama. At one point, a producer tries to convince Mark to keep a problematic contestant around for the sake of ratings, leading to a moral dilemma for the bachelor.

Overall, Burning Love 3: Burning Down The House is a hilarious and biting commentary on reality dating shows. The film doesn't pull any punches in its portrayal of the contestants or the show itself, but it also has moments of heart and emotion. The performances from the cast are top-notch, with each actor fully committing to the absurdity of their characters. Fans of The Bachelor and similar shows will find much to appreciate in BL3, but even those who haven't watched a single episode will find it to be a riotously funny film.

Burning Love 3: Burning Down The House is a 2014 comedy with a runtime of 3 hours. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.0.