Kangaroo Jack (2003)

Kangaroo Jack is god. If you dare slander his name, i promise you pain without end. Kangaroo Jack is the greatest movie to be created by Warner Bros. One of my personal favorite scenes is when they are in the toilet and it sounds like their talking about poop when they're talking about money haha 10/10

The people responsible for this should be tried for crimes against humanity.The whole premise of this film* is based on an urban myth. Thats not the only myth. That this is a film is a myth. If it seemed to be aimed at kids it would still be no excuse for the effort we are shown. I know there are lots of dumb guy movies such as any L&H and Dumb and Dumber which is a masterpiece in comparison. The two main characters were instantly dis likable and remained so throughout. I cant think of anything else, it depresses me too much. *film = entertaining and professionally made cinematographic art.

A somewhat original idea takes the stands, this movie is called Kangaroo Jack. Underrated in my opinion this movie is funny at times and is more kid friendly. Its one of those movies in which its stupid, but so stupid its decent. The story starts out slow in which we see our main characters meet one another for the first time. It turns out that they become life long buddies. As adventure soon meets them, they find themselves on a journey to Australia to deliver a package to a old friend of the step-father of Charlie played by Jerry O'Connell. The step-father is played by Christopher Walken, and Charlies lifetime friend Louis is played by Anthony Anderson. As the two venture through Australia, they run into a kangaroo and fear that they have killed it. Louis then gets the idea to dress up the kangaroo to make him look like Jackie Legs. But as it turns out the kangaroo is not dead at all and takes off with Louis' jacket containing the package. And so the plot begins, it starts off somewhat slow but does pick up. It has elements of slapstick and snappy one liners that add to this film's atmosphere. This movie isn't horrible but then again its not amazing. Its more for the kids, and reaches a very limited audience. This movie also slows down after a while and then winds back up and then winds back down. I recommend renting it. Overall this movie in my opinion is still underrated as it would appeal more to children than older audiences. Still this movie is decent. I'm gonna rate this movie with an 80% because of its wild cast and small bits of slapstick.

My Take: Part-Jerry Bruckheimer chase movie. Part-ROGER RABBIT inspired comedy. All bad excuse for family entertainment.KANGAROO JACK is just about as bad as the most popular film of the similar kind, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, is great. Like any slapstick family movie, KANGAROO JACK is purely juvenile attempt, only this time, it's produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Instead of pies thrown at people's faces, baddies stepping on banana splits and then slipping or getting their heads or crotches hit very often (or at least besides them), We have Jerry O'Connell and Anthony Anderson play best buddies who are sent by mob boss Christopher Walken (!) to Australia to deliver $50,000 to a certain Mr. Smith on a specific deadline. Just before parents are starting to think it's the wrong movie, they come across a pesky kangaroo and somehow gets his hands (paws? pouch?) on the $50,000. Now they just throw in explosions, car chases, PG-level slapsticks and maybe a few cuss words in place of the banana splits, pies and silly family movie-level slapsticks.Kids will love it as usual, but there's nothing really likable about it. Adults will either check their watches or cover their ears as and eyes as the movie seems to mistake itself as a BAD BOYS sequel. It's one of the noisiest family picture in years, and also one of the least appealing. Kids will probably root for the kangaroo and his strange antics. But not so surprisingly, adults might as well root for ol' Jack too. At least he seems to be on the right place. The rest of the movie however, from the misguided casting of simply misguided characters to the totally gratuitous action scenes, KANGAROO JACK is a cross between a Jerry Bruckheimer production and a worn-out slapstick comedy that doesn't work either way you look at it. Avoid.Rating: *1/2 out of 5.