The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course

2002 • 89 minutter

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Aussie adventurer Steve Irwin -- a.k.a. "The Crocodile Hunter" -- has avoided the death-roll and nabbed another feisty croc, hoping to save it from poachers. What Steve doesn't know is that the crocodile has innocently swallowed a top secret U.S. satellite beacon, and the poachers are actually American special agents sent to retrieve it. Crikey! In the Outback and through the bush with his wife Terri's ever-present commentary ringing over the countryside ("That's a close one, Steve!"), the Crocodile Hunter is out to save the gorgeous croc and relocate him. It won't be easy, but if he can handle bird-eating spiders and venomous snakes without getting bitten, gun-wielding agents shouldn't be much of a problem. It's a little beauty!

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Steve Irwin is without a doubt one of the best human beings in history, he has inspired us with great education about all kinds of creatures, including the 23 species of crocodilians. And the result of his very own movie is great treasure for the entire family. A cast that did a splendid job with their rolls to make their characters believable while Steve and and his wife Terri are real people being themselves, a straightforward yet compelling plot that means business, and kids will be entertained and educated at the same time. Sounds like a great family movie, right? Well, there is something I have to admit, This is not a perfect masterpiece; there is probably one issue that is questionable and unacceptable. The film aspect ratios; there are two film aspect ratios, 1.85 for the scenes with Steve and Terri, and 2.35 for the sub-plot about the despicable villains (the ruthless CIA, and Brozzie the unpleasant farmer). Why did they have to use them? Anyways, most of this movie that John Stainton (director/writer/co-producer) has undertaken is lengthy on pleasing satisfaction; this politically enjoyable family romp is about Steve and Terri Irwin take on all odds to protect wildlife at all costs and lecture the audience, even the US government. There are some hilarious moments from some of the characters and the tone that is used deftly. There are even some shocking thrills caused by some of the explosions, the impact when the camera cuts, and of course, the ferocity of some of the deadliest and most feared predators in Australia. The instrumentation and composition of the sprightly music score by Mark McDuff (composer) fits every single element superbly and intensifies the storytelling of the whole movie. Steve and Terri are not characters, They are themselves, and being yourself is a huge deal in a great way, especially showing honest true information about your occupation. The rest of the cast do have characterizations; Magda Szubanski nailed her role hard as Brozzie Drewitt the unpleasant irritable farmer who will force you to clobber her face. Lachy Hulme plays Robert Wheeler, he is a very collected and ambitious man with no interest in or any concern about any animal at all. Sam Flynn played by David Wenham is a likable nice guy who does not have a not-so-nice approach towards Brozzie, and he cares about animals deeply, just like Steve Irwin himself. This film has proved that no animal is harmed or killed in the making of this film, even if Monty the real saltwater crocodile swallowed the beacon. There is a lot of information and true backstories about Steve himself that was said in this film, that shows us that Steve is one of the most likable individuals on earth, as well as one of the greatest zoologists of all time. I was also surprised that there was nothing wrong with the story, the movie's narrative is noticeably explained, that's because the story has two separate sub-plots that eventually escalate in the third act to the wild goose chase of a war zone, so the subplots for the other characters may look like they randomly appear out of nowhere, but they actually have a lot to do with this whole plot. Most importantly, the movie stresses persuasive messages about wildlife, getting into nature, respecting the rights of all creatures great and small, and proving that it's either nature's way or no way at all. The best messages in films work through subtext, because the audience can enjoy the movie's story and think about it's overall meaning afterwards, and that is exactly what the movie's story and themes really did. Despite it's unnecessary film aspect ratios, this is a rare film adaptation of the classic television series that has a unique and compelling parable to tell for animal lovers when the Irwins are lecturing the audience about protecting and respecting deadly predators from even more deadly stereotypes for the greater good. This is a great family film, especially for the fact that as an animal lover and film critic myself, this is one of my favorite movies of all time. Highly recommended. 4.5/5.

I love this show I just really wish he were still here and my daughter always asks us if we could go to Australia and meet the Irwin's. Love this, hope we get to meet the rest of the Irwin family some day

Crikey what a good movie. The aspect ratio may annoy some people but overall the crocodile Hunter collision course is a good movie that fan of the tv series crocodile Hunter will enjoy