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Movie Overview
Cast
Jackie Chan
Chris Tucker
Tom Wilkinson
Director
Brett Ratner
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Rush Hour (1998)
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3.5/5
"By themselves, Chan and Tucker do not provide anything inspiring or refreshing, but when they are combined, they form a surprisingly entertaining comedic duo."
Filmcritic.com
Blake French
"Much of it [is] quite funny."
Philadelphia City Paper
Cynthia Fuchs
2.5/4
"The story is still routine, and still predictable, and still unimportant."
Cinemaphile.org
David Keyes
2.5/4
"...manages to coast on the palpable chemistry between the two leads..."
Reel Film Reviews
David Nusair
4/10
"A disappointment."
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Dragan Antulov
B
"I didn't have very high expectations for this film, and it was much better than I thought it was going to be."
Film Blather
Eugene Novikov
2/4
"As Chan moved from Hong Kong to Hollywood, something got lost in the translation."
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
2.5/4
"Most of it pales in comparison to Chan's earlier movies, which makes one wonder if he might be getting too old for some of the more dangerous fare he might have attempted five or ten years ago. Let's hope not."
Q Network Film Desk
James Kendrick
4/5
"A perfect popcorn film -- lightweight, low in nutrients but remarkably satisfying nonetheless."
Netflix
James Rocchi
"Sure, the action's there, along with his trademark amazing physical stunts, but in getting the Hollywood treatment, a great deal of the fun stemming from Chan and his "antics" has been lessened."
Screen It!
Jim Judy
7/10
"Funny movie chopped full of action, lacks an original concept and plot line, but comes through with hilarious banter from Tucker and fun fight scenes with Chan."
JoBlo's Movie Emporium
JoBlo
6/10
"Chan is as sweet and charming as ever. Tucker makes an excellent foil. And things blow up."
DVDTown.com
John J. Puccio
3/4
"Terrific entertainment."
Montreal Film Journal
Kevin N. Laforest
B-
"The great Jackie Chan deserves an A list director in a Hollywood film while he's still young enough to pull off his awe inspiring stunts."
Reeling Reviews
Laura Clifford
7/10
"Brash, stupid and surprisingly watchable!"
Boxoffice Magazine
Maitland McDonagh
"Dumb fun that actually is fun, and there's always a place for that."
Film Journal International
Maitland McDonagh
2.5/4
"Brash, stupid and surprisingly watchable, this picture puts just the slightest spin on the
48 HRS
."
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Maitland McDonagh
3/4
"You won’t be disappointed."
Movie Habit
Marty Mapes
"Chris Tucker...appears to be a white man in blackface plucked from a 1920s minstrel show."
Flick Filosopher
MaryAnn Johanson
2.5/4
"The action and stunt scenes are not on a par with those in Chan's HK efforts."
Mr. Brown's Movies
Michael Dequina
3/4
"
Rush Hour
...proves that old formulas can be made fresh with a few good ideas."
Aisle Seat
Mike McGranaghan
2/5
"How sad that the great Chan is presumed to need this kind of dumbed-down buddy movie."
eFilmCritic.com
Rob Gonsalves
8/10
"Rush Hour, starring Chan and Chris Tucker as a couple of mismatched cops on the trail of a kidnapper, is more of an American film. Although it features plenty of Chan's mind-boggling physical agility, it really showcases the comic abilities of both men."
Laramie Movie Scope
Robert Roten
C+
"Eventually, of course, Lee and Carter must learn to work together, respecting one other’s methods and abilities, blah blah blah."
Decent Films Guide
Steven D. Greydanus
4/10
"The funniest bits are the blooper out-takes at its conclusion but, when I saw it, not that many people stayed in the theater long enough to laugh."
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Susan Granger
3/5
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