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don't hate

posted 22 years ago by elliz
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I took my next door neighbors' kids to see this movie, and we had a great time. At first I was taken aback by the talking kangaroo, but the thing only talks in 1 or 2 dream sequences, and it was actually pretty damn funny to hear Christopher Walken's voice coming out of its mouth! I thought I would be bored but it had jokes for adults, and it was waaaay better than that cloyingly sweet Pokemon movie. I don't see why so many people are taking shots at this movie when it's clearly a harmless family flick; some posters here are acting like it's the movie anti-christ or something! I was really happy to see a movie out for kids that wasn't an R movie in PG-13 clothing, or a syrupy G snoozer. If it doesn't look good to you, don't hate: just don't watch it. And certainly don't talk if you haven't even seen it!

[–] neoboman 22 years ago

I don't care how bad it is, it has Estella Warren in it. That's all I have to know.

[–] BudrodaHooligan 22 years ago

hehehehe yeah she's in it already... "hey you sexy lady"

I thought the movie was ok.
Anthony Anderson is a funny actor and he will be doing well in the near future.
Kangaroo didn't look too much like a real one, but I dont care... I like computer generated creatures... no matter what story lies behind it.

[–] santoshs 22 years ago

Yup, I would like to second you - it ain't that bad movie either - it's kinda clean humour, and people these days don't seem to enjoy clean humor much. Frankly, I had been to the movie to kill coupla hours, expecting some kinda outrageous movie (probably PoS like Jim Carrey IMHO) - but it was better than that.
The plot flows smoothly - they didn't make kangaroo do something outta world stuff.

[–] robertsg 22 years ago

Absolutely.
Its by no means the worst kids movie I've seen. My 6 year old and her pal really enjoyed it. I managed to stay awake through it (unlike the first Harry Potter film) and even laughed a few times.
Now the Scooby Doo film - *That* was torture.

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[–] Ronin008 22 years ago

I give this movie a 6.5 out of 10. Marginally pallatable on the acting/plot/whole sha-bang part. Having Estelle in that water sequence really bumped the rating an extra 1.5 and saved it from mediocrity.

It may be true that the only place I've ever seen a kangaroo before viewing this movie was in wild life magazine, but the on in the movie was real enough to convince me.

Again, 6.5/10. Worth a rental, but that's about it.

[–] cuda426 22 years ago

I watched this movie yesterday, and I went into the theater not realy knowing anything about it except that it was produced by jerry bruckhiemer(sp?). I sorta figured it was a teen movie with a crazy plot, but i soon realized it was a pg family movie. although I was a bit disappointed at first, I thought it was a good movie and i enjoyed watching it, being a jerry, anthony and estella(shaa wing) fan probably helped. like someone said earlier it was good clean humor, which was nice for a change.

"canyonero's a truck with 4 wheel drive, It smells like a steak and seats 35"

[–] carloski2003 20 years ago

I gave this movie a rating of 2 / 10

I'm Australian and i do defend against attacks that the rooo spoke
that was because the yank was dreaming hense why the roo had a yank accent.
That in the context was very enjoyable.

The ending was F$#@ing rediculous, the Ranger who loves animals and Australia abandons Australia with no obvious links to her previous role. (moneytary aide to her goal of reconsoling Australia nothing)
it didnt at all fit with her character's initial agenda or motivation.

we see her releasing bilbies and then later helping the strange yanks for $2000 to help her nature conservATIOn projects.

Where's the moral there for children there? If you get money abandon everything and help only yourself.

Also in this movie i saw 3 women all well groomed young and thats it?

why is there a sexy blonde with no freckles and wavy hair, not wearing a hat ever???

Why is there a hot 20yr old women tending bar in the middle of nowhere who us She sounds like she lives in Sydney

When you live there day to day the girls i met in rural Northern Territory
dont care about thier image, and are more worried about keeping cool.

Watch a movie called 'the Craic' it will show a much better image of Australia (Northern Territory.

The supporting cast/characters were a joke, they didnt fit, weren't realistic that is why this movie has very poor reviews. on their own the Kangaroo and the 2 americans make for a very good movie.

carlos
"Some say Nice Guys always finish last, but i will prove them wrong"

[–] Stefan87 22 years ago

Dude, seriously, you watch Jerry Springer? Who's the ho now? hehe...

what should he say? I would prefer if you did not dislike? Let people talk...

[–] moviejunkiedan 22 years ago

Personnally I don't see exactly what is wrong with this movie. Of all the movies I've seen it makes #3 on my list (#1 Bruce Almighty, #2 Back to the Future 2, #4 Truman Show). And as for Jerry Springer, you don't need to watch the show to know what it's like, ever heard the song Jerry Springer? There are a couple bad points, like for instance I wish they had said that Waffles might end up like that horse in Godfather, that would be a good reference. But back on track, I cannot understand exactly what is so bad about this movie.

[–] abraz1 21 years ago

I don't see why this movie is so underrated, sure it wasn't HILARIOUS but I thought it was quite good. It at least deserves 7/10. However i'd give it an 8/10

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[–] carloski2003 20 years ago

The problem with this movie was it's poor continuity for example the ending
The sexy ranger (who shouldnt have been in the region at all) abandoned her home many years work and her love for animals to manage a business.
This was ther woman we see reconsiling Bilby populations early on and Aiding the americas to get $2000 reward to help the animals. but ends up abandoning the animals.

seconndly there were very few if any real Australian characters
The bar tender a 20 year old babe ?? not on
Sexy blonde ranger who never wears a hat and isnt sun burned?

These 2 things are not to be taken lightly what morals and ethics do they say to c children?
No matter what corner of the earth you go everyone girl is expected to be very attractive
If you have some money you shoiuld abandon who you were and everything.

It should have ended with the americans spliting the money and the ranger and "the skinny white man with gun" staying in Australia using the money to reconsile Australia. It was leading to this when he approached the kangaroo tyo take the jacket.

Or at least show links when on the boat of their environmental contributions.
And the blonde bimbo ranger shouldnt havbe appeared so skany and self involved in the final scene.

carlos
"Some say Nice Guys always finish last, but i will prove them wrong"

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