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Chris Penn, Chris Tucker, Christine Ng

The plot line 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 can't stand each other....( read more  read more... ) 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 can't stand authority figures. He's 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 doesn't 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

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PG-13, 97 min.

Directed by: Brett Ratner

Release Date: September 18, 1998

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DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001

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  • magnum32004
    October 9, 2006
    magnum32004
    It joins the ranks of "48 Hrs." & "Beverly Hills Cop" as an action comedy that will live on in TV & DVD as well as turning a used formula into a profitible genre in Hollywood.
  • SirPant
    September 21, 2009
    SirPant
    A tired concept but it's not all bad, I even laughed a couple of times!
  • dreamfaeries
    August 22, 2009
    dreamfaeries
    Can you say funny?
  • thmtsang
    July 30, 2009
    thmtsang
    Jackie is a cop who comes to LA to find a kidnapped girl. Tucker is a nausance to the LAPD and they assign him to look after Jackie. The duo get into a lot of trouble. Funny action movie.
  • phubbs1
    July 18, 2009
    phubbs1
    A good fun packed funny cop movie. Tucker is pretty amusing and Chan is as slippery as a snake, quite an original pairing. The whole thing works really well and isn't too serious with the violence.
  • minhvanl
    November 4, 2009
    minhvanl
    super Excellent movie to watch
  • totalefreiheit
    November 2, 2009
    totalefreiheit
    Muy buena. Me gusto.
  • malcolmjovidennis
    November 2, 2009
    malcolmjovidennis
    Rush hour is a well paced action film with a witty script and hilarious characters, or should I say character because chris tucker is great in this film. Is it not funny that Jackie Chan always gets teamed up with the annoying american guy? Well in this movie it is. But humor is ...( read more)not the only level that this movie suceededs on. The action is both cool, energetic and exiting to watch. A great jacking chan movie with great characters.
  • marjdomingo1
    November 1, 2009
    marjdomingo1
    Are you kidding, one of my favorite, lines are crisp, timing is flawless and boy ot boy the chemistry, i almost die laughing
  • lvinprasad05
    October 29, 2009
    lvinprasad05
    fantastic movie..the best rush hour installment

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  • vhixen2894
    March 6, 2009
    vhixen2894
    i love the movie,it`s mixed with action,adventure & of course comedy,& i love jackie retake scene...
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    November 21, 2007
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    the funniest movie ever!!! i love this movie!! it was hilarious
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    July 13, 2007
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    May 23, 2006
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