Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001)

Australian Outback adventurer Mick "Crocodile" Dundee travels to Los Angeles with his young son while his longtime companion suspects foul play at a movie studio.

Director:

Simon Wincer

Writers:

Paul Hogan (characters), Matt Berry (as Matthew Berry)

Stars:

Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Jere Burns

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Hogan	...	Mick Dundee
Linda Kozlowski	...	Sue Charleton
Jere Burns	...	Arnan Rothman
Jonathan Banks	...	Milos Drubnik
Alec Wilson	...	Jacko
Gerry Skilton	...	Nugget O'Cass
Steve Rackman	...	Donk
Serge Cockburn	...	Mikey Dundee
Aida Turturro	...	Jean Ferraro
Paul Rodriguez	...	Diego
Kaitlin Hopkins	...	Miss Mathis
David Clendenning	...	English Tourist
Duke Bannister	...	American Tourist
Betty Bobbitt	...	American Lady
Karen Crone	...	Barmaid Ida

Storyline

From the opening shot of a Jurassic Park-esque reptilian eye, you know you are in for a wild ride. As Mick "Crocodile" Dundee sits in a canoe sharpening his famous knife, a monstrous croc hides somewhere in the deep. The croc suddenly attacks, tearing Mick's boat to pieces and leaving him and mate Jacko up a tree. Life for Mick can only get easier, right? When Mick arrives at home, he discovers longtime companion Sue's newspaper-mogul father has called, and needs her help on an article at the paper's Los Angeles branch. Mick, who recognizes his importance in the modernizing bush is now no more than as a tourist attraction, agrees to join her, and together Mick, Sue and son Mikey head for Los Angeles. Here the adventure truly begins, as Mick and Jacko brave a cowboy bar where the horsemen are of a different color, and a Hollywood film party where everyone seems interested in Mick's mate Malcolm "Mal" Gibson's colorful exploits. Sue's article soon leads to a sleazy film producer, so ...

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Plot Keywords:

beverly hills california | los angeles california | hollywood california | film studio | movie studio | 

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Taglines:

He heard there was wildlife in L.A. He didn't know how wild.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some language and brief violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Paul Hogan wrote the script of this film while he took a journey in Czech Republic in 1993.

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Goofs

When Mikey spots the skunk on the freeway, Mick slams on the brakes causing the wheels to lock up and squeal. He's driving a 2001 Subaru Outback, a car which has an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), so this should not have happened.

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Quotes

Actor: I read the script on this one and it's even worse. I don't know how these clowns stay in business.

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Connections

References The Paul Hogan Show (1973)

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Soundtracks

Strike It Up
Performed by Black Box
Written by Nelson Cruz, Daniele Davoli, Mirko Limoni, Oscar Pabon, Danielo Semplici and Allan Anthony Suchicki
Courtesy of BMG Entertainment International U.K. and Ireland Ltd.
Under License from BMG Special Products

User Reviews

Not as bad as many says

I admit it is not a very good movie but at the other hand it is a light and mostly enjoyable comedy. The minor disappointment for me is that Paul and Linda had lost some of their charm from 80-s, they are just too old now. But the biggest problem with Crocodile Dundee in L.A. is the thing that this movie is too similar to previous old Crocodile Dundee movies. One idea very rarely can work twice but third time it's simply too much. So if you like the first two Crocodile Dundee movies most likely you will enjoy this little movie or at least you'll tolerate it. The story was a bit primitive (can anybody explain to me what's going on with screenwriters?) but young Serge Cockburn had brought a bit of fresh magic to the movie, though overall acting was pretty average.

It is also obviously that now it is much harder to surprise or entertain anyone with wild Aussies. Despite that this sequel had enough funny moments and jokes, including one very surprising cameo appearance. In my opinion the third Mick Dundee movie is slightly above average, not annoying light comedy. At least it is not worse (to be honest it is much better in my opinion) than Crocodile Hunter movie, that had been released next year after this sequel.

My grade 6 out of 10.

Details

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Crocodile Dundee 3

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$21,150,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,714,362, 22 April 2001

Gross USA:

$25,635,682

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,438,674

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bungalow Productions, Silver Lion Films, Vision View Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1