The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

2020Movie88 minEnglish

Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore his sullied reputation on the eve of being knighted.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users38%
Director: Dean MurphyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A retired, legendary Australian actor named Paul Hogan is facing a new career crisis as he's about to be knighted. He is a recluse living in Los Angeles, haunted by his past and dealing with his estranged daughter. To avoid public scrutiny and the possibility of his controversial past coming to light, he decides to flee back to his homeland.

Critical Reception

The film was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be dated and its plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment that the film did not live up to the legacy of Hogan's earlier work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on nostalgia without offering fresh material.
  • The humor feels out of touch and lacks genuine comedic timing.
  • A disappointing comeback attempt that fails to capture the magic of its star's earlier films.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong sense of disappointment, with many feeling the movie was unfunny and poorly executed. Some viewers appreciated seeing Paul Hogan on screen again but felt the material did not do him justice.

Fun Fact

The film reunited Paul Hogan with Olivia Newton-John, who previously starred with him in the 1986 film 'Allamuchra'.

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TwiceONCE2016

TwiceONCE2016

With the right script and direction this could've been something... though I do admit the end montage accompanied by the Ziggy Alberts song 'Letting Go' does touch the heart and makes it worthwhile sitting through.