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Summary: Pure Crazy Croc Hunting Fun
Review: The thing about the Croc Hunter film is that it was supposed to fail. It was supposed to prove that it was a terrible idea that shouldn't have ever been dreamed of. The trailers were horrid, making it out to be a movie with the Croc Hunter as some kind of actor. He's not so much of an actor in the movie as being the whole movie. Everytime I watch the previews for this I kept saying to myself 'why do they have to ruin a good thing. the TV show is so unique and entertaining, why do they have to destroy that'. The great thing is that they only added to the Croc Hunter lore. The Croc Hunter, Steve Irwin, is such a exhuberant, likable guy that nothing else matters.
Steve Irwin is nuts. He plays with killer animals and tapes it to make a living. It's almost some kind of crazy fetish, but it certainly is unique. With his trusty wife Teri and dog Sui by his side he wrastles little 'beauts' and yells 'crikey' and we all rejoice. It's almost a naivety that we can't resist. It's almost a pure form of fun that we all have and want but are ashamed to admit we have.The plot goes something like this, a spy satellite has crashed in Australia and it's eaten by a croc (CIA thinks it's sunken in a river). The Irwins are out and about doing their conservation thing and are called in to relocate a nasty croc (yes, the one that ate the satellite piece) from a section of river near a old lady's farm where her cow's are under attack (farmer is the lady who played the wife in 'Babe'). The US gov't sends a couple agents to the land down under and now believe the Irwins to be international spies because of their world travel to all ends of the planet. The Irwins think their poachers and think the metal piece (after released by the croc) is an old toy that someone threw away and almost killed a croc. The only thing more nuts than the plot is 'Steve-o' himself. He's his usual TV show self as he messes with killer animals while reminding us of our responsibility to the wildlife of the world. The plot is beyond secondary as it's just a vehicle for our fave Aussie to have fun with some crocs. It probably comes down to 'if you like the TV show, you'll like the movie'. The great thing is, this movie is just hilarious, fun, entertaining, and has a good message. Nearly anyone of any age can enjoy it. It's just a feel good success where failure was in the air. Overall, this 'bloke' is a 'beaut'. I'll give it a 8 because it more than accomplishes what it set out for, which is fun with a good message.
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Summary: Worth it for the Irwins
Review: This minor hit is equal parts silly equal parts stupid. Created around Discovery Channel sensation Steve Irwin and his wife Terri, it follows their exploits as they face dangerous creatures from across Australia. These documentary style set-ups are genuinely entertaining, so it's really rather a shame that someone decided to introduce a plot involving the government, crocodile hunters and an exploded satellite. The Irwins, playing themselves, are real personalities and surprisingly perhaps transfer perfectly to the big screen. The same charisma and unstoppable daredevil activity that keeps you watching on TV is evident here, making the couple the best thing about the picture. They appear to be mercifully aware of what makes them popular and certainly aren't adverse to a little self-parody, as they wrestle crocodiles or 'Stevo' narrates his one-on-one with the bad guy to a camera whilst ducking punches on top of a moving vehicle. In fact, there's something so wonderfully endearing and humorous about them that for a minute you believe you're watching a highly entertaining documentary. For this reason it's a shame that a ridiculous plot with a crocodile swallowing something that fell off a satellite (what exactly is never made clear) played out by some cringe-inducing acting. This is definitely the stupid part, which is not only laughable in a non-ironic way but also dull. The silly parts though are highly enjoyable, especially with the Irwins on board.
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Summary: Like the TV show, only more so.
Review: Crikey! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, here comes the irrepressible Steve Irwin in Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course. You know Steve Irwin. This is the Aussie naturalist who, as cable TV's popular Crocodile Hunter, rescues endangered critters like spitting cobras, gila monsters, monitor lizards - and of course man-eating crocodiles - from areas of human encroachment and relocates them to more appreciative settings. He has several famous shticks. My favorite is the one where he holds an extravagantly poisonous snake by the tail and cheerfully expounds on its weaponry while the creature struggles to make him a Dead Australian. Irwin's American wife, Terri, abets him in his environmentalist adventures - hauling him back into the boat when a croc tries to give him the "death roll", wielding the snake sack, and so on. In Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, the Irwins play themselves, which is probably a good choice. As wildlife relocators, they are called in to move a particularly large and predatory crocodile from a habitat shared by Queensland farmer Brozzie Drewett (Magda Szubanski, Mrs. Hoggett from Babe) who has been trying unsuccessfully to make a suitcase out of it. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to any of these people, the croc has swallowed up the hard disk from a downed U.S. intelligence satellite, and the CIA has dispatched some clownish operatives to get it back by any means necessary. Ever since I started seeing promos for this movie, I wondered how the filmmakers were going to find a way to wrap the infotainment-style, straight-into-the-camera Crocodile Hunter format in a fictional, action-adventure storyline. As it turns out, they didn't. The storyline, such as it is, is just a gossamer-thin excuse to move Crocodile Hunter from cable to the Big Screen. The subplots concerning the CIA pinheads and the varmint-shooting widow, and the gonzo conservationist action involving the Croc Hunter, don't manage to intersect until near the denouement - and even then they barely nod at one another in passing. In the meantime, Steve and Terri bag an impressive catch of inappropriately located animals for resettlement, including a venomous spider, a baby kangaroo, and not one but two deadly snakes - just like on their television show. So why should you pay seven or eight bucks to see on the big screen what you can see for free on Animal Planet? Well, I'm not at all sure you should. That doesn't mean that the movie isn't entertaining, though. Sure, the story, the script, and the acting are inconsequential. (Ms. Szubanski is really the only one who bothers much with line readings.) But Steve Irwin is a genuine phenomenon. It's not just that he nonchalantly pals around with deadly reptiles (though I'd like to see you try it); he brings such an infectious, giddy enthusiasm to the screen that it really energizes you. He gushes over "beautiful" monster crocodiles and melon-sized arachnids like they're Victoria's Secret models, and after a while he's got you thinking, "You know, that lizard really does have kind of nice eyes." Irwin passionately preaches conservation; but because he's such a nuclear meltdown of gleeful energy, the message doesn't come across as stuffy or smarmy. And when it comes to credibility, who're you going to believe, some Nature Conservancy stiff, or a guy in a bush suit who wrestles thousand pound reptiles for a living? On the other hand, don't watch Crocodile Hunter (T.V. or movie) thinking it's going to be educational. Irwin's commentary is primarily a stream of lurid factoids or environmentalist generalizations - peppered by cogent observations from his wife like "This is really dangerous!" Still, I like the effect the movie had on my four-year-old. As we were walking to the car afterward, he volunteered, "When I grow up, I'm going to be a crocodile hunter!" By the time he grows to a more circumspect age, I don't imagine he'll really want to be choke-slamming anacondas (geez, I hope not). But maybe he'll hang onto some of that enthusiasm for nature, and occasionally venture from the air-conditioned confines of the living room or the mall to explore a world that - if Steve Irwin has anything to say about it - will still be verdant and wild.
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Summary: Great Movie If you are a fan of the show.
Review: I took my eight year old to see this movie.
We loved it but we are big fans of the show. If you like the show, you will like the movie otherwise, forget it.
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Summary: Collision Course Rules!
Review: Crikey!
I went to see The Crocodile Hunter Collision Course as a
breather from my busy life, and it was money well spent. Steve and Terry being their usual selves, with Steve excitidly describing what is going on, and Terry calmly giving educational information. I am in schoolto become a wildlife field biologist, and am a wildlife rehabilitator in training, so I love their enthusiasm mixed with concern for wildlife, and nature in general. If you love wildlife, then you will really enjoy this film.
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Summary: A must see!
Review: This is such a great movie! I have only seen this "The Crocodile Hunter" the tv show a few times, but I was pleastantly surprised by how funny this movie was. It was just a fun, likeable summer movie and I plan on buying it when it comes out on DVD.
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Summary: Aint she a beaut
Review: The Crocodile Hunter Collision Course is a four star movie, not because it is real good, but because it accomplishes it's goal and stays true to the series. There are many memorable moments and interesting characters. The only problem I had were that some of the scenes were almost direct lifts from the series. They may have even used the same footage. A fun light hearted film that is good for the whole family. If you are not a fan of the series, you will think it silly, but if you are a fan, go see it.
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Summary: Personal FAvorit, BUt a little bit dis-organized!
Review: ITs fun and enteranig!!!!!! but kinda like what I thought it was like a little bit like a documentry,,,,,
There is a lot of parts wear Erwin talks to the camra like he does on Animal Palent..
IT also takes place with about 2 other seprete diologes,, witch are all linked in some way but only really meet once!!!!!!
I admit they hired decent writers but they should have hired some that could make a better story!!!!!!!
But Steve and Terri do a exxalent job!!!!!
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Summary: Entertainment with an environmental message
Review: This was a fun movie! The action scenes with the crocodiles were spectacular - even better than those seen on Animal Planet. And while the script might not have been Academy Award material, this movie was a great family movie, with an important environmental message. Thanks to the Irwins for producing a movie that is meaningful, as well as fun. My very senstive 5 yr old son found nothing here too scary (although the bird eating spider did attract his attention). All the children in the theater were quiet for the entire movie. That's saying something!
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Summary: Crocs Rule!
Review: I just saw the movie today and OK it isn't the greatest movie in the world, but if you enjoy watching Steve Irwin mess with venemous snakes and wrestle crocodiles, pretty much what he does on his show The Crocodile Hunter you will like it. I think I would have been happier if it was just Steve, Terri and Sui for the full hour and a half. I didn't quite understand what the other actors had to do with the movie or why they were even there. The need for the FBI and Defense Department and something exploding in space did not make any sense. Like I said there were parts of the movie I could have done without, but the parts with Steve and Terri are great. One of the scenes where Steve is wrestling a croc under the water at night almost made me scared that Steve wasn't going to make it, but of course the hero always lives no matter what. If you like The Crocodile Hunter tv shows or are an animal lover of sorts you will enjoy this movie. Go to see it once and see for yourself. At the very least it is very entertaining and a break from your everyday life.
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