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: Critics often point out that the film was originally shot as an R-rated mob comedy titled Down and Under . After poor test screenings, it was heavily re-edited and marketed as a PG family film to capitalize on the success of animal-centric movies like Snow Dogs .
Though it has a cult following among those who grew up in the early 2000s, parents are often warned that the PG rating is misleading.
The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews, holding a on Rotten Tomatoes .
is a buddy comedy largely criticized for its misleading marketing and uneven tone. While advertised as a movie about a rapping, talking kangaroo, the titular animal only appears in a talking capacity for about five minutes during a dream sequence. Critical Reception
: Reviewers from sites like IGN felt the movie was "confused and unfocused," struggling to bridge its origins as a mature action-comedy with its new family-friendly branding.
: Despite the scripts' flaws, many noted the chemistry between Jerry O'Connell and Anthony Anderson as a highlight. Christopher Walken also makes a brief, notable appearance as a mob boss. Viewer Considerations