Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001), PG-13, 1 hr 33 min



Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating/Parental Guidance: PG-13
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Franchise: Crocodile Dundee
Franchise Position: 3 (third film)

Runtime in minutes: 93

Tagline
Crocodile Dundee hits the streets of L.A. with his trademark charm and wit.



Ratings
My rating: 3.8 out of 10
The Dove Foundation rating: N/A
IMDb rating: 4.8/10 
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 25% 
Metacritics rating: 31/100 

Plot Summary
In the third installment, Michael Dundee travels to Los Angeles to help his friend who has been kidnapped by a crime syndicate. Dundee’s rough-and-ready Outback methods contrast sharply with the high-tech urban environment, leading to comedic and action-packed moments. The film attempts to recapture the humor and heart of the originals but with a modern city backdrop.

Critics Review
The film was largely panned by critics who cited a lack of originality, weaker humor, and an overreliance on tired clichés. Fans of the original movies were generally disappointed by the lack of freshness and energy.

Christian Perspective
The movie continues to emphasize themes of friendship, bravery, and doing what is right despite overwhelming odds. There are no overtly objectionable elements, but the film’s quality and storytelling are less compelling.

Family Friendliness
Rated PG-13 for some violence and thematic elements. It is suitable for older teens and adult audiences; parents might want to preview it first for younger children.

Notable Scenes
Dundee tracking down kidnappers in L.A.’s urban sprawl

Comedic fish-out-of-water moments in modern Los Angeles

Dundee’s resourcefulness with limited technology

Moments of genuine friendship and loyalty

Notable Quotes
“You don’t have to be a city slicker to get the job done.” – Michael “Crocodile” Dundee

“Out here, we play by different rules.” – Michael “Crocodile” Dundee

Trivia
This film marked a return for Paul Hogan after over a decade

It was the final installment of the original Dundee trilogy

The film’s reception was poor compared to its predecessors

It included some modern action scenes to appeal to contemporary audiences

Goofs / Continuity Errors
Some obvious editing errors in chase scenes

Props visible in the background inconsistent with the setting

Dialogue occasionally out of sync with actors’ lip movements

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