The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
Steve Irwin, AKA The Crocodile Hunter, has avoided the death-roll and saved a croc from poachers. But what he doesn't know is that the crocodile has swallowed a top secret U.S. satellite beacon, and the poachers are actually American special agents sent to retrieve it.
Manuel Frangis reviewedMarch 9, 2025
I finally rewatched The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, and honestly, I still love it. Steve Irwin was a legend and this movie is just a fun, ridiculous adventure that perfectly captures his energy and love for wildlife. It’s not a masterpiece of filmmaking, but let’s be real, that’s not what this movie was trying to be. It’s just Steve being Steve, and that’s what makes it awesome.
The best thing about this movie is that it doesn’t try to force Steve Irwin into some Hollywood-style action hero role. Instead, it feels like an extended episode of The Crocodile Hunter, just with a bigger budget and a loose storyline thrown in. Steve and Terri are doing what they do best, rescuing animals, explaining wildlife behavior, and wrestling with crocodiles, all while unknowingly getting mixed up in a goofy CIA plot about a missing satellite. It’s ridiculous but in the best way possible.
Steve Irwin is just so genuine. You can tell he’s not acting, he’s just being himself, and that’s what makes this movie work. His enthusiasm is infectious, and every time he talks directly to the camera to explain something about an animal, it feels exactly like watching the show. Terri Irwin is great too, and their dynamic is as fun as ever.
The action and comedy are over-the-top but that’s part of the charm. Watching Steve wrestle a crocodile while dodging clueless government agents who think he’s some kind of secret operative is just peak entertainment. It never takes itself too seriously and honestly, that’s what makes it work.
Visually, the movie does a great job of showing off Australia’s wildlife. From crocs to snakes to lizards, there are plenty of classic Crocodile Hunter moments where Steve interacts with animals and teaches the audience something. That’s what really makes this movie special. It’s not just some cash grab, it’s Steve Irwin doing what he loved and sharing it with the world.
If I had to critique anything, it’s that the actual spy movie plot is kind of weak and unnecessary. Every time the CIA agents are on screen, you just want to get back to Steve doing his thing. But even with that, it never ruins the fun.
Final thoughts? If you love Steve Irwin, this movie is a must-watch. It’s a fun, wild ride that captures his passion, humor, and love for animals perfectly. He was one of a kind and this film is a great tribute to everything that made him so legendary. Crikey, I miss this guy.