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Crocodile Dundee II
The 1988 follow-up to Paul Hogan's international hit "Crocodile" Dundee is less interesting and more formulaic than the first film, while a silly suspense element about a retaliatory drug kingpin has an air of contrivance. The story reverses the course of "Crocodile" Dundee, this time beginning in New York City and switching to the rugged bush country of Australia, where Dundee and his companion (Linda Kozlowski) run into trouble with the aforementioned villain. Hogan's natural charm keeps the movie afloat and easy to stick with, but the production lacks all the freshness and surprise of its predecessor.--Tom Keogh
The 1988 follow-up to Paul Hogan's international hit "Crocodile" Dundee is less interesting and more formulaic than the first film, while a silly suspense element about a retaliatory drug kingpin has an air of contrivance. The story reverses the course of "Crocodile" Dundee, this time beginning in New York City and switching to the rugged bush country of Australia, where Dundee and his companion (Linda Kozlowski) run into trouble with the aforementioned villain. Hogan's natural charm keeps the movie afloat and easy to stick with, but the production lacks all the freshness and surprise of its predecessor.--Tom Keogh
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent sequel to the original, and also manages to be different too. Whereas the first Dundee movie was pure, light hearted comedy, 'Crocodile Dundee 2' takes on a darker and more gritty tone, with the occasional comedic scenes thrown in (especially when the action moves to Australia). I cant understand why this film always gets poor reviews, to me its the best Dundee movie and a lot, lot better than the poor 'Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles' that was to follow.
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People generally say that Crocodile Dundee was a great film, and Crocodile Dundee 2 was a misguided follow-up.
I completely disagree.
The original Crocodile Dundee film was a vehicle for Paul Hogan's Foster's lager commercial persona. It had a lot of great lines (You can't photograph me with that... why, because you think it will steal your soul? ... no, you've got the lens cap on), and some great wildman in the city set pieces, but the plot was, aside from that, wafer thin. Not a problem for a romantic comedy, but clearly Paul Hogan wasn't satisfied by it.
Crocodile Dundee II actually ratchets the speed of the jokes up, but, generally speaking, you don't notice it because this is a thriller which stands up on its own. Fourteen minutes in, we are racing through Columbia with a man who is shortly to be dead, and from there, the tension never abates until the finale, which keeps an action twist back that had me guessing right to the end. The Hogans (who wrote it) keep the jokes flowing, but they use them to enhance the tension rather than dissipate it.
Sadly, Hogan never made any more films of this kind. Crocodile Dundee III, made years later, was more like a Brady Bunch excursion than this high adventure. If you really like this, and want something like it, you could do worse than trying Due South, which also puts an outdoorsman into the American metropolis, and also keeps the blend of humour and thriller just right.
I completely disagree.
The original Crocodile Dundee film was a vehicle for Paul Hogan's Foster's lager commercial persona. It had a lot of great lines (You can't photograph me with that... why, because you think it will steal your soul? ... no, you've got the lens cap on), and some great wildman in the city set pieces, but the plot was, aside from that, wafer thin. Not a problem for a romantic comedy, but clearly Paul Hogan wasn't satisfied by it.
Crocodile Dundee II actually ratchets the speed of the jokes up, but, generally speaking, you don't notice it because this is a thriller which stands up on its own. Fourteen minutes in, we are racing through Columbia with a man who is shortly to be dead, and from there, the tension never abates until the finale, which keeps an action twist back that had me guessing right to the end. The Hogans (who wrote it) keep the jokes flowing, but they use them to enhance the tension rather than dissipate it.
Sadly, Hogan never made any more films of this kind. Crocodile Dundee III, made years later, was more like a Brady Bunch excursion than this high adventure. If you really like this, and want something like it, you could do worse than trying Due South, which also puts an outdoorsman into the American metropolis, and also keeps the blend of humour and thriller just right.
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The original was the best but despite the unlikely plot this is a fantastic comedy with some really funny moments.
I loved the original and I love this film, chocked full of Aussie humour and '80s charm, its just a shame the third film lost some of the sparkle.
I loved the original and I love this film, chocked full of Aussie humour and '80s charm, its just a shame the third film lost some of the sparkle.
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A NICE LITTLE FILM
GOT TO REPLACE MY VIDEO TAPES OF THIS FILM. IT ARRIVED VERY STRONGLY AND SECURELY PACKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. P. A. Lee
My thoughts on Crocodile Dundee
This film was a breathe of fresh air when it was first released. Paul Hogan was so laid back he was almost horizontal. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by John Scoular
Surprisingly better than Croc Dundee in LA
The one thing that has stuck with me from this film is the 'phone call' Mick makes in the outback. It is beautiful and haunting and an image that has stayed with me . Read more
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