Kangaroo Jack

Kids will be drawn to Kangaroo Jack because of the playful antics of a computer-generated kangaroo; however, they'll probably be bored stiff as they endure the absurd and over-elaborate plot. Charlie (the charmless Jerry O'Connell) and his best friend Louis (the reasonably amusing Anthony Anderson) run afoul of Charlie's mob boss stepfather. He insists that they deliver $50,000 to a mystery man in the Australian outback--or else. Along the way, these two dimwits put Louis's bright red jacket (which happens to contain the money) on a kangaroo they think they've accidentally killed, which awakens and bounds off. Belabored and nonsensical chases follow, along with the usual realizations about the importance of friendship, etc. Kangaroo Jack has a lot more sexual innuendo and violence than you'd expect, none of which is either funny or thrilling. Christopher Walken and Estella Warren get through their supporting roles largely unscathed. --Bret Fetzer

Theatrical International release dates:
Europe: May 16, 03
Australia: Apr 10, 03

Movie Details

Cast: Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren
MPAA Rating: PG

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DVD Features:

Casting Sessions-Uncut: Outrageous Animal Auditions

Gags and Outtakes: Side-Splitting Cutting Room Floor Stuff

Jackie Leg's Dance Grooves: Learn How To Do Jackie's Cool Marsupial Moves

Behind the Gas: The Sound Mixer's Job Of Finding the Perfect Sound For the Flatulent Camels

Marsupial Magic: How Jackie Was Transformed From Outback Wannabe To Screen Sensation...In His Own Words

Two Audio Commentaries, Mates: One By Kangaroo Jack Himself, the Other By Jack's Good Buddies Jerry O'Connel, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Director David McNally and Visual Effects Supervisor Hoyt Yeatman

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International rating:

Europe: PG
Australia: PG

DVD International release dates:
North America: Feb 3, 04