While the first film was a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy, and the second was a semi-thriller set in the Florida Everglades, the third installment tries to be a family-friendly Hollywood satire mixed with a low-stakes crime caper. The result? A harmless, forgettable, but oddly watchable sequel that proves some characters should stay in the Outback.
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Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001): When the Aussie Icon Lost His Bite
Hogan does his best with weak material. He has genuine chemistry with his real-life son (who plays a friend of Mikey), and his scenes navigating absurd Hollywood parties are mildly amusing. But the sharp, satirical edge that made the original so smart is replaced with broad, predictable gags.