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Summary: fun and cute
Review: i loved this movie. it was hilarious., definetly a must see for comedy fans. the funniest part is when he stabs the fake anaconda.
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Summary: Good, but pushing it...
Review: I thought the movie was definately worth seeing. It's kinda like Star Wars. Even if you don't like Darth Vader, you still go see the movie. I don't know who doesn't like Croc Dundee, but I know that everybody should go see the movie.
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Summary: THE OTHER HOLLYWOOD HOGAN
Review: I watched this last night. A lot of a the jokes are rather weak, though Paul Hogan's usual charm remains unscathed, and the script has the gall to take the ... out of the movie industry & its corruption, which is always welcome. While this doesn't come close to topping the original & the films continuity at times seems uneven, this is worth watching.
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Summary: The Welcome Return of Mick Dundee
Review: In general, life can be a most trying proposition even in the best of times; and simply negotiating the daily grind can be exasperating for even the most resilient among us. And that's why it's so refreshing to find respite from the drama of day-to-day living-- a safe haven, if you will-- even if it's only for a couple of hours or so at the movies, which is just what you get with the light-hearted comedy, "Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles," directed by Simon Wincer. In this third installment of the "Dundee" series, once again starring Paul Hogan as the famed and fearless crocodile hunter, Mick Dundee, we find Mick, his significant other, Sue Charleton (Linda Kozlowski) and their fourth-grade son, Mikey (Serge Cockburn) living in a small hamlet (population 20) in Australia on the cusp of the Outback. When the editor of Sue's father's West Coast office of his newspaper in America dies suddenly, Mr. Charleton asks his journalist daughter to fill in for a few weeks until he can find a permanent replacement. So it's off to Los Angeles for Mick, Sue and Mikey, where Sue quickly finds herself involved with the investigation of a shady new movie studio, while Mick gets work there as an extra on their latest production. There's also plenty of time for Mick and Mikey to explore the terrain of the big city, which is new territory for Mikey, but for Mick-- already a veteran of a trip to New York-- it becomes just one g'day after another, mate. Which is really what this film is all about. And it works. It's light fare from the outset, and Wincer does a good job of keeping it all on track and presenting the material in just the right way. It's casual fun and a lot of laughs, and though there's a lot of sight-gags and physical humor it's never overblown or slapstick, which keeps the rhythm of the film intact and makes the humor flow quite naturally. In short, Wincer has the formula down for what works here, and he never attempts to make this film anything other than what it is, which makes it easy for the audience to just go with it and enjoy the proceedings. Hogan has a charismatic screen presence, and as Mick he's so laid back that you feel relaxed just watching him. He makes his character real, and the way he under-reacts to just about any given situation makes the story refreshingly and readily accessible. Watching this movie is kind of like spending some time with an old friend; it's a fun and pleasant experience, and makes you glad you got together after all these years. Like the film itself, Hogan never attempts to make Mick anything other than what he is, which is a guy who happens to hunt crocodiles for a living. And that's an aspect he could easily have tried to play upon, approaching it from the perspective that this is a rather "odd" occupation compared to the average guy on the street. But he doesn't take that route, opting instead to make Mick just another average guy on the street, like the clerk at the store or the mailman. And it lends credibility to the character, as well as the story, inasmuch as the plot is fairly insignificant in light of the fact that this movie is really about the characters and the way they interact, as opposed to what the storyline is. It's good work by Hogan, who has created a character who is so likable and real, while Hogan the actor, in retrospect, is destined to be under appreciated for it. It's one of those instances in which it's too hard to separate the actor from the character, which in essence is a tribute to the quality of Hogan's performance. After being absent from the big screen for some six years, it's good to see Linda Kozlowski back reprising her role of Sue Charlton. As an actor, she is talented, has an extremely natural screen presence and is absolutely gorgeous; it's a shame she hasn't made more than a half dozen movies or so since "Dundee II" in 1988. Her role here is fairly straightforward, but she plays it so well, and with such facility, that it's the kind of performance that is easily and too often overlooked. And she plays well opposite Hogan (but then, she should; they're married in real life). She's a gifted actor, and hopefully we'll see much more of her in the near future; her continued presence would be a real asset to the cinematic community. Serge Cockburn, meanwhile, does a good turn as Mikey; he's a likable youngster with a natural talent that was a definite asset to this film. Also helping to sell the movie is Alec Wilson, as Jacko, Mick's friend from Australia who follows him to L.A. to join in the fray, and who adds some laughs along the way. The supporting cast includes Jere Burns (Rothman), Jonathan Banks (Milos), Aida Turturro (Jean), Paul Rodriguez (Diego), Kaitlin Hopkins (Miss Mathis), Gerry Skilton (Nugget) and Steve Rackman (Donk). An entertaining, uplifting comedy, "Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles" is well crafted and delivered, and will make you feel good and put a smile on your face. There won't be any Oscars here, but it doesn't matter; this is a film that makes life a little brighter-- for awhile anyway-- and that's not such a bad deal in the grand scheme of things. It's the magic of the movies.
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Summary: Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
Review: It was entertaining, but not as good as the first two.
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Summary: dont worry about me,I'll blend right in!
Review: just plain stupid,and it was to short with no sense of a story.
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Summary: It might have been worse
Review: Mick Dundee in LA is nowhere near the level of the first Crocodile Dundee. The movie was amusing in spots and tedious in others. Mick as a movie extra was the high point. Dinner at Wendy's drive through was a nice intro into how to order meal. The most originality came from the two special guest stars, not to mention irony in one of them. Was there a reason behind this movie beyond its been years since we've seen Crocodile Dundee in action? The old charecters, Wally, Neville and all the others who were such a vital part of the first two films are missing. Their replacements do an OK job but it just doesn't have the zing of the first two. Even the crocodile didn't have the same impact. In all, I would give this a miss, unless there was nothing else in the store to rent - as was the case when I rented it. There was nothing better and much a great deal worse. Maybe Mick should find a new day job.
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Summary: Break out the Bengay
Review: Ok, we're all getting older, but as much as I love Paul Hogan, this film was not a good script for him. It needed to be a bit less "Obi-Wan" (if members of my generation can follow) and a little more "Die Hard". Funny moments ("G'day Wendy! they'll be six of us for dinner tonight.") dampened by a tired plot and a weak ending. C'mon mate, we love ya'! Give us some action! This film was anticipated by a lot of folks who will think twice if they see a "part four" advertised.
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Summary: Crocodile Dumb....dee
Review: Old Crocodile Dundee heads out to California to help out his [wife] with her new job. In any case, he and his (kind of annoying) son struggle to adapt to modern-day appliances and what not; a sort of "fish out of barrel" expedition. About three-fourths the way through the movie, I finally asked aloud, "Does this movie have a climax?" It isn't until the last twenty minutes of the show that things start to speed up; but then it ends no sooner than the action started. Boring! Admittedly, this show's a pretty clean and decent, family-friendly show... but as far as plots and stories go: audiences of any magnitude need some kind of pace to keep us entertained! Dundee's getting too old for his own good, I'm afraid to say.
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Summary: A charming comedy for the whole family...
Review: Paul Hogan returns 13 years after the last 'Crocodile' Dundee film and surprisingly still provides enough comedy and charm for several movies. 'Crocodile' Dundee in Los Angeles is a pretty funny movie, it's also the most family oriented film out of the Croc trilogy. It's funny, but never violent or sleazy. Essentially it's another 'fish out of water' story, but Paul Hogan's Mick Dundee is such a fun character to watch and an easy one to like that the lack of an original story doesn't detract too much from the proceedings. It's been 13 years since Dundee II, Mick and girlfriend Sue Charlton reside in Austrailia's Walkabout Creek with their son. Mick still runs Never, Never tours and Sue is still a reporter for her father's newspaper. When the editor of the LA branch dies, Sue's father asks her to take over operation in LA until a permanent replacement can be found. Sue agrees to do it and Mick agrees to come along and take their son...before you know it, it's off to LA. There's not much originality in the script, but it moves along fast enough and provides enough laughs...there are several funny moments in the film (especially the freeway bit) and the kid is surprsingly cute. If you've seen the previous two films, you know what to expect. What makes this film work, especially as an aimable family flick, is the charm and warmth of it. It's not overly sappy, but a character like Dundee is one that children will get a kick out of, because his misadventures are amusing and a little silly. Parents won't mind their kids watching because Mick is a character that gets along with people and sees the good in them...it's an uncommon theme to find in today's 'family' films, but one that parents will appreciate their kids learning. Don't listen to the critics when making up your mind to see this film, they've been way off base. 'Crocodile' Dundee in Los Angeles is a funny, charming movie. One that parents can enjoy because it's legitimately funny, and one that parents won't mind showing their kids for the same reasons and also because it's good, honest and clean fun. Can't wait for this trilogy on DVD, it's a must add to your collection!
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