First, I would like to say FOR SHAME to anyone that expected a "real movie".
WARNING: There may be some mild spoilers, but I don't think it's anything that will take away from the movie.
I found this movie quite fun, though it may be a bit hard for people who don't know or are not fans of "The Croc Hunter". First, it has distinctive cinematography. The Aspect ratio of modern movies is 16x9 or "widescreen". This holds true for this movie, 'cept when the Irwins get on the screen. At that point, we revert back to the classic TV ratio of 4x3. The reason for that lends itself to the second part... any time you see the Irwin's, it's like watching an episode of their TV series! Steve and Terri narrate their way through this adventure.
Next, I must comment on the acting. I have been a fan of Magda Szubanski since I saw her on an episode of "Fast Forward" a friend sent me years ago, and she fails to disappoint. Brozzie is a cartoonish vision of an outback farmer out to protect her farm from the evil croc. This actually helps since Steve is so animated when he's not fighting a croc. Most of the other characters are people trying to just "do their job" yet keep the big secret. It's silly more than anything as the "CIA" investigates the Irwins, determining them to be possibly dangerous instigators due to the uprisings in countries they have visited.
The story, as a result, is more cartoonish than anything, especially when and where Steve eventually finds the Satellite part the croc had swallowed.
The most hysterical piece of acting is a 3 second scene where Steve and Terri had do actually "act" outside of their normal role. It was so bad, you begin to wonder if the reason for the way they made the film was because of this.
Criticism aside, this is a wonderful movie for families. It is mostly harmless fun. Fans of the TV show had the added bonus of seeing Steve on the big screen.
It is sad the movie lasted barely 4 weeks in the theater. I was the only person at a showing on a Tuesday before it closed. What a shame. The cinematography of the natural environment is beautiful. To see it on the big screen was worth it. So if it shows up in the local "second run" movie house for $1 or $3, go see it if you are a fan of his.
I gave this movie a solid 6, since it is fulfilling for his fans, but may leave others empty.
WARNING: There may be some mild spoilers, but I don't think it's anything that will take away from the movie.
I found this movie quite fun, though it may be a bit hard for people who don't know or are not fans of "The Croc Hunter". First, it has distinctive cinematography. The Aspect ratio of modern movies is 16x9 or "widescreen". This holds true for this movie, 'cept when the Irwins get on the screen. At that point, we revert back to the classic TV ratio of 4x3. The reason for that lends itself to the second part... any time you see the Irwin's, it's like watching an episode of their TV series! Steve and Terri narrate their way through this adventure.
Next, I must comment on the acting. I have been a fan of Magda Szubanski since I saw her on an episode of "Fast Forward" a friend sent me years ago, and she fails to disappoint. Brozzie is a cartoonish vision of an outback farmer out to protect her farm from the evil croc. This actually helps since Steve is so animated when he's not fighting a croc. Most of the other characters are people trying to just "do their job" yet keep the big secret. It's silly more than anything as the "CIA" investigates the Irwins, determining them to be possibly dangerous instigators due to the uprisings in countries they have visited.
The story, as a result, is more cartoonish than anything, especially when and where Steve eventually finds the Satellite part the croc had swallowed.
The most hysterical piece of acting is a 3 second scene where Steve and Terri had do actually "act" outside of their normal role. It was so bad, you begin to wonder if the reason for the way they made the film was because of this.
Criticism aside, this is a wonderful movie for families. It is mostly harmless fun. Fans of the TV show had the added bonus of seeing Steve on the big screen.
It is sad the movie lasted barely 4 weeks in the theater. I was the only person at a showing on a Tuesday before it closed. What a shame. The cinematography of the natural environment is beautiful. To see it on the big screen was worth it. So if it shows up in the local "second run" movie house for $1 or $3, go see it if you are a fan of his.
I gave this movie a solid 6, since it is fulfilling for his fans, but may leave others empty.