Kangaroo Jack: G’Day, U.S.A.!

Kangaroo Jack: G’Day, U.S.A.!

Year: 2004

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Ron Myrick

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Kangaroo Jack is back but this time he’s animated! Three Teenagers go to the Outback, and find themselves back in Vegas - trying to get Jack home!

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1

Opening dream shampoo commercial in Australia

In an introductory dream sequence, Charlie Carbone and Louis Booker film a commercial for their shampoo company in Australia directed by their kangaroo friend Jackie Legs. Louis believes the dream portends trouble, while Charlie, Louis’s best friend, and Charlie’s wife Jessie think it’s just a dream. The scene sets a playful tone and introduces the core trio and their quirky ally.

Opening dream sequence Australia (dream sequence)
2

Return to Australia to seek the Ankamuti tribe

Back in Australia, Charlie, Louis, and Jessie search for a local Aboriginal tribe that can help them find sweet-smelling berries for a new shampoo line. They meet Ankamuti, the tribal leader, who explains that his people have lost the source of their mystical power and that four precious jewels could restore it. He hints that Charlie and Louis may be the chosen ones who must locate and return the gems.

Early in the journey Ankamuti’s village, Australia
3

Ankamuti’s revelation and the gem quest

Ankamuti confirms that the lost gems are the source of his people’s power and that the seekers are meant to recover them. He assigns Charlie and Louis with the task of finding and returning the four jewels. The trio accepts the mission, feeling the weight of their new responsibility as guardians of the mystical gems.

During the gem quest Ankamuti’s location, Australia
4

Smugglers raid and Jackie’s capture

While searching for the gems, the trio reunites with Jackie and his family in the wild. A group of animal smugglers raids the area, and Jackie is separated and captured. Charlie, Louis, and Jessie vow to rescue him and the other animals.

During gem search Australian wilderness
5

Infiltration and crate escape

They sneak into the back of a truck, hoping to recover Jackie. They discover a tranquilized Jackie in a crate and conceal him as they hide inside. When a smuggler checks the cargo, Louis accidentally passes gas, startling the criminals and enabling the trio to be hauled away.

During the smuggling raid Back of a truck, Australian wilderness
6

Transit to Las Vegas and the Outback Ollie setup

The next day, Charlie, Louis, and Jessie are shipped from Sydney to Las Vegas, where Jackie and the other animals are headed to Outback Ollie, a television show host and zookeeper. They end up in a warehouse in Las Vegas with the animals, while a group of criminals spies on them. The stage is set for a high-stakes escape.

Next day En route to Las Vegas; Las Vegas, USA
7

Breakout and escape from the Las Vegas warehouse

Inside the Las Vegas warehouse, the group frees Jackie, who is unconscious, and hides him in a crate as they devise an escape. They grab a golf cart and race for freedom while alarms blare. Their bold breakout marks the first major success of their plan.

Soon after arrival Las Vegas warehouse
8

Ronald Booker enlists and traffic chaos ensues

The quartet stumbles upon Ronald Booker, Louis’s limousine-driving cousin, and hops into his limo to avoid further attention. Jackie leaps from the vehicle to create a traffic jam and draw the pursuers away. The group threads through the streets as they try to stay one step ahead of danger.

After escaping the warehouse Highway near Las Vegas
9

Confrontation with fake cops in an apartment building

They hide in an apartment building but are confronted by two cops trying to arrest them for jewel theft and animal smuggling. Louis knocks out both officers, revealing that they are fake. Ronald parts ways with the crew, leaving them to continue the chase on their own.

Following the limo pursuit Apartment building, Las Vegas area
10

Pursuit to Mrs. Sperling’s backyard and Jackie’s return

Ronald’s departure forces the group to pursue him across the city until they reach Mrs. Sperling’s backyard, where they finally locate Jackie. He escapes again and heads toward a boating resort, aided by Outback Ollie’s help. The rescue sets the stage for Ollie’s eventual betrayal.

After the limo incident Mrs. Sperling’s backyard; boating resort
11

Ollie’s betrayal and the zoo confrontation

The crew confronts Outback Ollie at his zoo, where he is ready to harm the animals for profit. Charlie, Louis, Jessie, with Ronald and the FBI, expose Ollie as a criminal and shut down his operation. The confrontation seals the immediate danger but the gems remain at risk.

Climax Outback Ollie’s zoo
12

Jessie’s rescue and gem restitution

During the standoff, Ollie captures Jessie and threatens her with crocodiles, but Jackie rescues her in a bold move. With Ollie and his henchmen arrested, the gems are returned to Charlie, Louis, and Jessie.

Resolution Outback Ollie’s zoo
13

Return to Australia and the gift of speech

A few days later, Jackie and the animals are returned to Australia. Charlie, Louis, and Jessie return the gems to Ankamuti, who grants them the ability to understand Jackie and the other animals’ speech. Jackie thanks them for saving him and declares them true friends for life.

Post-bust Ankamuti’s village, Australia

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