I enjoyed the first two and thought that 3 was highly enjoyable. One of my favorite games of the year actually. Not to be lumped in any "GOTY" categories, but just one of my personal favorites.
I'm on my 3rd or fourth playthrough of this now. Game is flawed for sure, but I have fun with it. Ultimately Max Payne 3 has the best gunfights in a game ever imo, and thats the most important thing to take away from a Max Payne game for me.