5.8 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Paul Hogan just wants a quiet life, and is happy with retirement in Brentwood, California, but can’t seem to stay out of the headlines. When his granddaughter Lucy finds out he’s been offered a knighthood for services to comedy and tells all her friends, he reluctantly accepts the offer and has six weeks to stay out of trouble before the ceremony. But where Paul goes, trouble follows, and we see Paul’s reputation hilariously destroyed the closer we get to his important meeting with his biggest Royal fan.
Starring: Paul Hogan, Rachael Carpani, Jacob Elordi, Charlotte Stent, Nate TorrenceComedy | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.38:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English SDH, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Digital copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
In 2018, a Super Bowl advertisement was created hinting a reboot of the 1986 smash hit, “Crocodile Dundee,” was coming in some form, with Danny McBride taking command of the role. It was eventually revealed to be an elaborate ad for Australian tourism, but the weird result of the mini-movie was excitement for a new “Crocodile Dundee” feature. Few could’ve predicted that response, especially original Mick Dundee, Paul Hogan (who cameoed in the commercial). Instead of capitalizing on the success of the ad with a fresh adventure for the once beloved Aussie icon, Hogan decides to do something smaller, blander, and possibly unfinished. With “The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee,” the actor plays himself living in a world of fading fame and sequel frenzy, participating in a comedy (scripted by Robert Mond and Dean Murphy, who also directs) that tries to be silly and self- referential, but mostly ends up uncomfortably odd. “The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee” plays like a tax shelter production, with Hogan offering the least amount of effort in a film that has no clear idea what it wants to be.
The AVC encoded image (2.38:1 aspect ratio) presentation provides a detailed look at frame particulars, showcasing sharp facial surfaces on aged actors. Exteriors are dimensional, highlighting city tours, and interiors retain crisp decorative additions. Colors are distinct, with lively L.A. hues with signage and clothing. Stage and party lighting is vivid. Skintones are natural. Delineation is satisfactory.
The 5.1 DTS-HD MA sound mix carries with authority, crisply defining dialogue exchanges, making comedic performances from different accents easy to follow. Scoring cues are defined, and electropop selections offer some low-end beats. Surrounds also deal with musical offerings, and atmospherics are compelling, with a few panning and separation effects to keep things interesting.
"The Very Talented Mr. Dundee" is random and vague with details, including the extent of Paul's family, which is never clarified. The film tries to grow a heart without putting in the work, loosely defining Paul's homesickness and lack of dating life. There's a Broadway-style musical number wedged into the film as a dream sequence, exposing haphazard editing. Mangled storytelling and characterization aside, there's nothing inherently wrong with a return to Paul Hogan country, giving the charming actor a chance to be likable onscreen again after a long break from the business. However, the new feature is desperate and unfunny, clinging to an antiquated brand name to help prop up the actor for one more ride in front of the camera, giving what remains of his international fanbase all the "that's not a knife, that's a knife" references they love. The 2018 tourism advertisement promised an exciting return to the world of Crocodile Dundee. "The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee" only provides an opportunity to enjoy a nap.
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