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Kangaroo Jack (2003)
Released By: Warner Bros. Pictures   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: David McNally
Language: English
Official Website: http://kangaroojack.warnerbros.com/
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 6/24/2003
Cast: Christopher Walken, Dyan Cannon, Michael J. Shannon, Jerry O Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren
Published ID: 953213
UPC: 085392454129, 085392454228, 012569599932, 883929084722,
Plot: Two low-level American crooks head to Australia, where they match wits with a kangaroo (who appears to have an intellectual edge on his pursuers) in this broad comedy. Charlie Carbone (Jerry O'Connell) is a hairdresser from Brooklyn whose best friend, Louis Booker (Anthony Anderson), scrapes together a living moving stolen merchandise. Charlie's stepfather, Sal Maggio (Christopher Walken), is a crime kingpin who has loaned Charlie a lot of money and wants to know when he'll get it back; Sal's not especially fond of Louis, especially after he and Charlie accidentally lead the police to a storehouse of burgled goods owned by Sal. Charlie owes Sal a big favor, and Sal wants Charlie and Louis out of his hair for a while, so Sal sends them to Australia, where they're to deliver a large amount of cash to a mysterious Mr. Smith (Marton Csokas). En route to their meeting in the outback, Charlie and Louis accidentally run over a kangaroo, and the half-bright tourists decide to dress the dead marsupial in sunglasses and Louis' favorite jacket for snapshots. However, the animal wasn't as dead as they imagined, and it soon hops away, shortly after Louis realizes the payment to Mr. Smith was in the pocket. Now Louis and Charlie are out to find the fast-moving critter, with the help of Jessie (Estella Warren), a wildlife expert; Mr. Jimmy (David Ngoombujarra), a wilderness guide; and Blue (Bill Hunter), a pilot familiar with the outback. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Mildly entertaining
Added 10/10/2009

This is a classic buddy comedy, and all the success of a buddy comedy depends on the strength of the buddy team. Fortunately Jerry O'Connell and Anthony Anderson prove to be an amusing pair. Estella Warden plays the hot love interest to Jerry O'Connell, and her role doesn't require her to step too far out of her limited acting ability. As with a comedy of this type, the plot is outlandish, but Kangaroo Jack has some character, though I found it to be annoying occasionally. The beauty of Australia always impresses. Fun for kids, maybe a little less fun for adults, this movie is still worth watching.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
What can I say , it was a birthday present.
Added 8/30/2009

Of course my grandson loves it. He wants the whole series. I don't know how many there are, but I'm sure he'll tell me. I'm glad VHS is still available since his TV/VCR combo is still good.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Funny, Silly and wierd !!
Added 7/9/2009

It wasn't a great movie, but indeed it was funny and silly. Worth the cost f the dvd.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
An Awesome Film!!!
Added 6/26/2009

This is a very funny movie about two buddies named Charlie and Louis. Charlie's mother is married to a mobster named Salvatore Maggio. Salvatore gives Charlie and Louis an assignment to deliver a package to a man named 'Smith' in Australia. They find out that the package is $50,000 and Louis puts it in his lucky jacket and puts the jacket on a Kangaroo they think is dead. It turns out, that the Kangaroo is still alive and hops away. They decide to call him Jackie Legs, and try to get back the money by any means necessary. I highly recommend KANGAROO JACK!!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Jumpin' Jack
Added 3/18/2009

The movie is cute, and great for a dvd release but I am glad I didn't waste the money at the theatre. Good for kids and adults alike.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Mildly entertaining
Added 10/10/2009

This is a classic buddy comedy, and all the success of a buddy comedy depends on the strength of the buddy team. Fortunately Jerry O'Connell and Anthony Anderson prove to be an amusing pair. Estella Warden plays the hot love interest to Jerry O'Connell, and her role doesn't require her to step too far out of her limited acting ability. As with a comedy of this type, the plot is outlandish, but Kangaroo Jack has some character, though I found it to be annoying occasionally. The beauty of Australia always impresses. Fun for kids, maybe a little less fun for adults, this movie is still worth watching.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
What can I say , it was a birthday present.
Added 8/30/2009

Of course my grandson loves it. He wants the whole series. I don't know how many there are, but I'm sure he'll tell me. I'm glad VHS is still available since his TV/VCR combo is still good.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Funny, Silly and wierd !!
Added 7/9/2009

It wasn't a great movie, but indeed it was funny and silly. Worth the cost f the dvd.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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