Rush Hour: Viewer Comments

This action comedy packed movie is great!

Critics say: "See It!", "Brilliant", "Tremendous...An Ass Kicking Rib-Splitting Big Night Out Of A Movie!", "Terrifically Entertaining"... There are countless positive comments for this Hollywood action-comedy movie.

International superstar Jackie Chan is teamed up with funnyman Chris Tucker in this explosive, thrill-a-minute adventure, jam packed with Chan's trademark daring martial arts stunts.

Two cops, from very different worlds, must learn to trust each other before they can win a high stakes battle against a ruthless enemy who threatens to demolish the fragile peace between their countries.

If you're a Jackie Chan fan who likes to collect his films, then this one has to be purchased just because it was the Hollywood movie that made Jackie Chan extremely famous worldwide! It did better than his debut "Rumble in the Bronx", but the martial arts action is not as intense as in Rush Hour.

Who cares, as long as this Rush Hour film deserved the success Jackie received, then that's fine.

Usually the fans that are used to the Hong Kong style action of Jackie Chan films will not be too pleased because of all the American way of filming, but they certainly won't be disappointed. Obviously, the fans who like Hollywood style action comedy movies will be pleased, especially with comedy star Chris Rock. Simply get this entertaining movie to see for yourself!

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 can't 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 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.