Rush Hour [Blu-ray] starring Jackie
Chan, Chris Tucker
Finnished The Set
The plotline may sound familiar: Two mismatched cops are assigned as
reluctant partners to solve a crime. Culturally they are complete opposites,
and they quickly realize they cant stand each other. One (Jackie Chan)
believes in doing things by the book. He is a man with integrity and nerves
of steel. The other (Chris Tucker) is an amiable rebel who cant stand
authority figures. Hes a man who has to do everything on his own, much to
the displeasure of his superior officer, who in turn thinks this cop is a loose
cannon but tolerates him because he gets the job done. Directed by Brett
Ratner, Rush Hour doesnt break any new ground in terms of story, stunts,
or direction. It rehashes just about every buddy movie ever made--in fact, it
makes films such as Tango and Cash seem utterly original and clever by
comparison. So, why did this uninspired movie make over $120 million at
the box office? Was the whole world suffering from temporary insanity?
Hardly. The explanation for the success of Rush Hour is quite simple:
chemistry. The casting of veteran action maestro Jackie Chan with the
charming and often hilarious Chris Tucker was a serendipitous stroke of
genius. Fans of Jackie Chan may be slightly disappointed by the lack of
action set pieces that emphasize his kung-fu craft. On the other hand,
those who know the history of this seasoned Hong Kong actor will be able
to appreciate that Rush Hour was the mainstream breakthrough that Chan
had deserved for years. Coupled with the charismatic scene-stealer
Tucker, Chan gets to flex his comic muscles to great effect. From their first
scenes together to the trademark Chan outtakes during the end credits,
their ability to play off of one another is a joy to behold, and this
mischievous interaction is what saves the film from slipping into the depths
of pitiful mediocrity. --Jeremy Storey
Just like the first two films, Rush Hour 3 brings the same great
performances by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The action is still there
and the comedy is still funny. Yet the film doesn't really add much to the
series it just doesn't ruin it. So if you liked the first two films than you will
most likely like the third one.
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