Crocodile Dundee II
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Movie Reviews of Crocodile Dundee II
Movie Review: Very enjoyable movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw Crocodile Dundee II for the first time three weeks ago and heartily recommend it. I saw its prequel when it originally was in theaters in the eighties, and would suggest this sequel especially to adults who have seen the first one. The general mood remains that of a comedy, and the characters are drawn almost to stereotype, but there is too much of a sense of friendship among the characters for this ever to become offensive. Hogan conveys both good hearted kindness and a dark sense of danger in equal measure. I especially enjoyed Kozlowski's character, who is a movie heroine of an independent type of which we still do not see enough. Near the end of the movie her decisiveness will bring on the conclusion of the plot. I also hope that I get a chance to see more of Dingo, whose charismatic supporting character is onscreen for too little time.
The movie starts in New York and then moves to the Northern Territory as our heroes outrun a vicious drug lord who is bent on revenge. All the scenes shot in the bush are gorgeous. The most powerful scene, and the one that stands out for leaving comedy behind in favor of something approaching the spiritual, comes when Dundee must call for help from atop a ridge surrounded by miles and miles of wilderness. Later on, during the nineties, Hollywood put out a zillion movies on the theme of western people gone native, and they would have been better if they had taken an egalitarian tone as this movie does, comedy though it is.
But mainly, this is a movie meant to be fun. If Crocodile Dundee II has anything serious to say, it is that mutual respect is the way to go, and for that I give it five stars.
Movie Review: How one can use sheer human ingenuity to outsmart...to survive in the outbacks as well as in the concrete jungle!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have watched all the three Crocodile Dundee movies in the theatre as well as their re-runs on cable TV at home:
- Crocodile Dundee I;
- Crocodile Dundee II;
- Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles:
I am very impressed by the hilarious antics of Mike Dundee (Paul Hogan). I also like his down-to-earth character.
What I have enjoyed most in watching the three movies is that, I have learned that one can use sheer human ingenuity & creativity to overcome obstacles, no matter how intimidating they are...some life-threatening ones, too!
Just watch how Mike Dundee (sometimes with his side-kick) out-thinking all the predators &/or bad guys in all three movies...in the treacherous hot outbacks of Australia & the mean streets of New York...[When a mugger poked a small knife in front of his face, Mike took out his jungle knife & said: "That's not a knife. This is a knife!"] & the mercilessly cold concrete jungle of Los Angeles.
On the whole, I have enjoyed watching again all the three movies, each with its own engaging story & romantic notion of adventure.
As a strategy consultant/success coach on life (survival) skills, I have added these three movies to my resource repertoire.
Movie Review: A very entertaining sequel
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, to fully enjoy the sequel, you should see the original first. That said, if you liked the first movie, you will most likely enjoy the sequel. Then again, you probably won't like the sequel if you disliked the original. However, if you prefer action and adventure over comedy, then I think that you will prefer the sequel so in which case you should give it a watch.
Personally, this movie is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think it was quite a bit more entertaining than the original, although I thoroughly enjoyed that too. The music really sets the mood in both films and Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) can always make me chuckle. By all means this movie is not for everyone. I would recommend it to those who like comedies, action, adventure, or to watch as a family (although the second movie has more violence than the first). An unorthodox action/comedy which in my opinion is far superior to the majority of terrible comedies nowadays.
Movie Review: An Excellent Sequel
Summary: 5 Stars
I know I am in the minority here but I actually liked this sequel better than the original...and the original was very good and extremely popular.
Maybe I was biased because I played this with some kids present and was pleasantly surprised to hear almost no profanity, which I couldn't say was the case in the first film. It was a "cleaner" movie, and still an equally entertaining one with a good mix of drama, action, comedy and even some good music thrown in. The film has no lulls and 110 minutes go by pretty quickly.
The first half of this movie takes place in New York City, where we last saw "Mick Dundee" (Paul Hogan). The second half, the crocodile man takes his bride (Linda Kozlowski) back to the outback in Australia. Hogan was never more entertaining and, of course, feeling comfortable back in his home territory.
This is just a fun ride all the way and, yes, to use a cliché, good family entertainment.
Movie Review: Back To The Bush With A Darker Dundee Indeed
Summary: 5 Stars
'Crocodile Dundee II' is one of the very rare movie sequels that is as good, if not better than the original. However in installment two we are given more than just a light, romantic comedy. Mic's new wife Sue has just learned that her ex-husband has been murdered by a South American drug cartel. When a package arrives in the mail from the deceased containing evidence against the killers Sue becomes their next target. Obviously unsafe in the city, Mic and Sue return to the Australian Outback where Mic is most at home and better prepared to protect his wife.
Paul Hogan does a masterful job of retaining all the light-hearted, boyish charm displayed in the original film while at the same time showing us a darker, determined Dundee willing to stand against the evil drug lords threatening his newfound happiness. We can now add the genre of action/adventure to the Crocodile Dundee legacy, the 'Hero from Down-Under!'