Amy Adler
Terry (Paul Hogan) is a petty thief who is just getting out of prison. Fellow inmates tease him that maybe he should take up bank robbery but he declares he is a new man. Yet, once out in the world, he dons a Willie Nelson disguise and ROBS A BANK. He gets away with it! Emboldened, he tries again as Rod Stewart the robber but is foiled. Rushing out of the lobby, he nevertheless sees a car coming straight at a small boy. Knocking the child out of the way, Terry is struck! Next thing he knows, Terry is in the clouds and God (Charlton Heston) tells him his last action may get him into heaven. BUT BUT BUT, WAIT! God is sending him back to earth to perform acts of kindness as an "angel apprentice". Then, its possible his life on earth may be extended. Landing back on the streets, Terry tries to fly without success. He asks for a sign and spies a truck of Moses the Movers. Hitching a ride, Terry lands in Northern California with a family who does need him. There's wheelchair bound Steve (Elias Koteas) and his sister, Rose (Linda Kozlowski) who are running a clubhouse for disturbed kids. Can Terry redeem himself among these two good people? Okay, I loved Crocodile Dundee and think Hogan has an understated humor that is charming. But, this is no CD my friend! Oh, having Heston as God is a stroke of genius and there are some amusing scenes where Terry tries to reason with a priest about his mission on earth. Koslowzki, too, does a fine turn as Rose. However, the funny spots are few and far between and the movie is a disjointed mess. The blame must fall on Hogan, who wrote it, and a very lame direction. Unless you will sit through anything or are a enthusiastic fan of Hogan, you would be well advised to skip it.
Ruc_A_Buc
I happened upon this movie just channel surfing and was just floored. Great movie from start to finish. Elias Koteas gives an awesome performance that just shows once again how he is one of the most overlooked actors in Hollywood. But what really caught me was the story and dialogue. This movie was wonderfully written. I would've never guessed Hogan had it in him. Enjoyable movie and I strongly recommend it. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
soranno
Paul Hogan attempts to get some laughs outside of the "Crocodile Dundee" films. Sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't. His fantasy tale of a dead criminal's spirit (who he portrays) who suddenly begins doing good deeds for people in order to gain the status of "permanent angel" doesn't always work but it's not really a flop. Many of the film's best scenes go to Elias Koteas who portrays a paraplegic befriended by Hogan. The film also features Hogan's "Crocodile Dundee" films costar and real life wife Linda Kozlowski.
SanDiego
Third film in the Crocodile Dundee trilogy finds Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee in jail and with an identity crisis--he thinks he's Terry Dean, a thief who uses electronic wizadry to pull off heists. Crocodile Mick's sexy girlfriend Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) also has an identity crisis--she thinks she's Rose Garner, a do-gooder extraordinaire. Like any good romantic fantasy the two are drawn to each knowing within their hearts that they had loved each other before and are meant for each other. Similar to the plot of "Made In Heaven" and the ending to "Heaven Can Wait." Also has a heaven scene like "Heaven Can Wait" but replaces Mr. Jordan with God. Charleton Heston plays God. Paul Hogan plays Crocodile Dundee/Terry Dean/Willie Nelson/Rod Stewart/Popeye the Sailor Man. Crocodile Mick and Sexy Sue never do get their memories back, however I still have fond memories of Sexy Sue in her black swimmy suit in the original Dundee film.
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