Aussie Icon Paul Hogan just wants the quiet life. He lives in Brentwood, California, happy in retirement, content doing the daily crossword and enjoying regular calls from Lucy, his delightful 10-year-old granddaughter in Sydney. So, when his agent drops by to tell him he'll be receiving a knighthood for services to comedy, he is less than impressed by this imposition and much to his agents' chagrin, turns down the offer. Paul attempts to return to his tranquil life but Lucy ... (Full plot summary below)
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Aussie Icon Paul Hogan just wants the quiet life. He lives in Brentwood, California, happy in retirement, content doing the daily crossword and enjoying regular calls from Lucy, his delightful 10-year-old granddaughter in Sydney. So, when his agent drops by to tell him he'll be receiving a knighthood for services to comedy, he is less than impressed by this imposition and much to his agents' chagrin, turns down the offer. Paul attempts to return to his tranquil life but Lucy calls; she has excitedly told kids at her new school that granddad has been offered a Knighthood. They laughed at her. What? Paul realises he needs to get the Knighthood to help her salvage her reputation. After much begging and pleading, his agent reluctantly agrees to call the Palace. The Knighthood is back on. The next six weeks, however, see Hogan's brand totally trashed. Although he is always trying to do the right thing and salvage his quickly diminishing reputation, life is conspiring against him. He's accused of racism when he questions the reality of Will Smith playing his son in Dundee 4. He gets caught brawling with an ill-mannered Dundee impersonator on Hollywood Boulevard. He has to step in for no-show John Travolta at a charity "Grease" duet with Olivia Newton John, which enrages the die-hard "Grease" fans. He finds himself in a car with the world's most unexpected Uber Driver and running from the law, and that's just the beginning. The media are having a field day as the headlines write themselves. With his granddaughter lost for words at his antics and Paul now a regular punchline on talk shows, he has some big decisions to make. Can he please everyone or does family always come first? Paul's simple life has become hell for him - but great fun for us.
Leave your thoughts about The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee.
| The GuardianLuke BuckmasterYou wouldn’t want to overstate the film’s achievements, given that a lot of it comes across as weird, self-pitying flapdoodle. But this is, as they say, progress of a kind. |
| The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe most problematic aspect of the film is that Hogan displays none of the cheeky charm and charisma that made him an international star. Although still obviously in great physical condition, he mainly walks through the film looking tired and pained, as if embarrassed to be taking part in such a labored self-reflexive exercise. On the other hand, you can't really blame him. |
| VarietyRichard Kuipers“Mr. Dundee” is saved from total catastrophe by Hogan’s natural-born appeal. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperIn the stunningly tone-deaf and horrifically unfunny The Very Excellent Mister Dundee, Hogan plays himself in a “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-esque conceit gone terribly wrong. |
| User ReviewNikkiJP90The user reviews on imbd sum up the film well. The type of humor isn't for everyone, especially if they were expecting something from the original 80s film as this is a fiction of reality rather than pure fiction. The few shortcomings of the film have nothing to do with Paul. He did a great job, and the cameos were fun. Lifting the veil off hollywood is typically not received well when most people would rather prefer fantasy than reality. A great film for light hearted comedy. |
| User ReviewIamcritical86I think one should admire this picture for what it IS. At no point did it attempt to compare to the original "Crocodile Dundee" film from 1986. It clearly "insists" on being in a category of it's own and I kinda like that. It was nice to see some appearances by some of our favourite stars from "yesterday." This film didn't try to be anything more than what it was, and I can totally respect that. Actually, my biggest complaint would be the subpar picture quality and camera work!! I know it wasn't WONDERFUL and people are being pretty harsh with this film in the reviews, but I enjoyed it.... for what it is. |
