Do you think that this movie is a healthy stereotype for australia?
Representations of Australian Identity through this film?
any ideas.. cheers guys!
2007-09-12 02:01:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Affirmative.With his own positive outlook on life, sense of humor, understanding when u've goofed it and the first to admit it!
Not forgetting they got brains and the talent to match
Indicative of the countless Aussies I met the world over!
2007-09-12 02:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think negative. I have seen the movie many times and although it is entertaining I am not sure it is very accurate. The character 'Crocodile Dundee' just reinforced a great number of sterotypical charactizations about Australians. Australian people I have encountered are not all living in the back bush. However, they did elude to the fact that this Crocodile Dundee person was exaggerating to impress the New York reporter to win her favor. It was an underlying message that I believe most viewers missed. The message taken from the film was one that fueled the perpetuation of the stereotypes already in place about Australia and it's peoples.
2007-09-12 02:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by pink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it gave Australians a positive portrayal. If they are like Dundee, they are intelligent, brave, quick witted and have a keen sense of humor! If other people would follow these traits, this world would be a more joyous place!
2007-09-12 02:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by puanani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Americans love Crocodile Dundee. So, cheers mate (mite)!
2007-09-12 02:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Positive Australians are mainly thought of as beer swilling nomads who eat kangaroos. IIf you tried to change that idea the film would been s**t and millions of tourists wouldn't go to your country on holiday.
2007-09-12 02:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by heritage b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that he portrayed Australians in a positive way...he is nice, cheerful, with a strong sense of humor...I like him...I suppose...
2007-09-12 02:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋