Unlike its predecessor’s lighthearted culture shock, Crocodile Dundee II raises the stakes with a plot involving Colombian drug cartels. When Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) is targeted by the murderous Luis Rico after witnessing a crime, Mick realizes the urban jungle isn't safe enough to protect her. The film essentially splits into two distinct chapters:
When the original Crocodile Dundee smashed box office records in 1986, Paul Hogan didn't just give us a "fish out of water" story; he gave the world a new kind of Australian hero—one part Tarzan, two parts cheeky rogue. But by the time Crocodile Dundee II hit theaters in 1988, the "fish" had spent a year in the New York City "pond". The novelty was wearing thin, and Mick Dundee needed a new way to stay relevant. subtitle Crocodile Dundee II
The resulting sequel was a fascinating, if somewhat "blah" according to some reviewers, pivot from pure comedy to high-stakes action. Here is a look at why this "subtitle" follow-up remains a polarizing but essential piece of 80s cinema history. But by the time Crocodile Dundee II hit
Mick uses his unconventional skills to rescue Sue from a New York mansion, proving that even with skyscrapers around, he’s still the apex predator. Here is a look at why this "subtitle"