Why did people watch this?

The video game was better

People watched it because it was entertaining. Not a documentary about Australia or New York, just fun.

If you don’t know, you don’t know.

Everyone is a critic today...people have become very negative as they just look to pick out any flaw.

Back in the 80s you watched a movie or went to the movies with a different approach.

It was not good,.it was not bad

It was crocodile dundee.

Just noticed Cover art looked like he was pushing over the twin towers..

Maybe you need a humor transplant.

Really enjoyable movie !
Easy to see why it was a success !

I enjoyed it at the time and still do when it turns up on TV.

It's a funny movie, not a great one. A charming and completely likeable hero, moderate laughs, an extended trip to the Outback, a mild romance, none of it breathtaking but all of it enjoyable.

Also, the ad was funny and non-Australians weren't as familiar with Australia as they are now. That's what got butts in the seats at first, and then people having fun got more butts in seats.