Lightning Jack

In 1880s Australia, outlaw Jack the Lightning sets out to become the richest man in the land by robbing banks. After a string of successful heists, he finds himself with a large fortune but no friends or allies. He decides to fake his own death, but his plan is complicated when he takes on a young, eager apprentice named Ben.

Lightning Jack was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor dated and its plot predictable. While Paul Hogan's performance drew some mild praise, the film failed to recapture the magic of his earlier works and was considered a disappointment by many.

• The film suffers from a weak, uninspired script and relies too heavily on Paul Hogan's fading charm.
• Humor is largely absent, and the attempts at comedy fall flat.
• A predictable and unmemorable Western comedy that fails to entertain.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a lack of engagement with the humor and plot. Many viewers found the film slow, unfunny, and a far cry from the Crocodile Dundee movies.

Paul Hogan, who starred as the titular character, also co-wrote the screenplay for "Lightning Jack".