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One thing for sure. People either loved or hated this film. Most that didn't like it, had biases and didn't watch it till end - a good sign of a bigot.
It's just sad, that Aussie media was so pathetic in it's estimation, that it just 'lap-dogged' to the US media and lampooned the movie without even a watch or consideration. It killed chances of a good response in Australia, to what most Australians would have really enjoyed. I hate the guts of the Aussie media, new age suck up wimps - nuf said.
As an Aussie, I can tell you this film was very atypical Paul Hogan humour. To me, it was hilarious. I admit, that it took mickey out typical westerns, but to me that made it all the funnier. Hogan in a good hearted way, only really made fun of himself throughout the film, and the typecast 'aussie unknown stateside' thing. He also made great use out of a rising Cuba Gooding Jnr - who by the way was so natural with Hogan, adding to just how hilarious it was. Hoges is a great advert for just how egalitarian Australians are, and it paid off for him with Cuba, who was relatively unknown at the time. I enjoy it that Hogan can pick who is an up and coming great. My favourite scene of the film was the part where he is trying to show the virginal Ben Doyle, how to 'do it' in a dark back alley, by simulating the action of riding a horse, getting faster and faster with reigns tucked into the groin, when two tough guys approach from behind. Kane & Doyle looking for all the world like they're jacking off (good pun heh?), spin around surprised & embarrassed! Caught! Choice!
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