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 Rush Hour (DVD)
 Rush Hour (DVD) ... DVD released 23 August, 1999 at Entertainment in Video / Features of the DVD: PAL, Widescreen / 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 realise 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 emphasise 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 StoreyNewest Review: ... Chan) and Carter (Chris Tucker) are two cops who couldn't be more different; Lee is a quiet, respectful officer of the law, ... more ... whereas Carter is like Beverly Hills Cop on crack cocaine: loud, obnoxious, rule breaking. OK, we've seen those sorts of stereotypes a million times in the cop film have we not? Of course we have, but something makes this different: martial arts.
Like it or not, you can't fault Jackie Chan's martial arts skills, or his general stunt ability, and he puts both to good use in this film. The result is an energy and action filled pace that other films lack, and it lifts it above the usual crap.
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Rush Hour [DVD] [1998]
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Rush Hour (DVD): Rush Hour : It's not really worth the Rush... Or is it ? (585 words)
by - written on 07/09/09 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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I can always remember watching Rush Hour and enjoying the film. Somehow it cleverly managed to combine a good action movie with a high altitude of a comedic value. Storyline wise, it is not set to smash any box office records, in fact, a seemingly common and ordinary storyline is adopted : The daughter of an important political figure is kidnapped and offered for ransom, and it is up to the lunatic to save the day. Pretty simple and un-original really. But for me, this is not the strong point of the film. The two main characters offer massively different qualities, which go together incredibly well as the most unlikely of pairings. In this case, the master and the ... Read the complete review
Tucker and Chan at their best (812 words)
by - written on 17/01/09 (Very useful, 159 readings)
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Written by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna, and directed by Brett Ratner Rush Hour was released on 4 December 1998. ****Story line**** A Chinese Official's daughter is kidnapped and held to ransom. Does not fully trust the American police force and calls in Hong Kong's finest, Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to rescue her. Since the kidnapping happened on the Los Angeles Police Department's turf they send in a typically 'clumsy' and 'lousy' officer, James Carter (Chris Tucker), to rescue the girl and bring the kidnappers to justice. Being from two different cultural backgrounds each officer have their own thoughts on policing that ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/11/01
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OK, I love Jackie Chan, and I have yet to be disappointed by Chris Tucker (I definitely prefer him to his casting competition, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith and Chris Rock) - but how will they work as a team? They work great! They have absolutely opposite approaches to comedy and police work, and the combination works to a T. The inexplicably titled Rush Hour is naturally a lot more Hollywood than your traditional Hong Kong Jackie Chan movie, but it is not an American world with one lone bad ass Asian in it either, like Rumble in the Bronx. The actual plot devices are not huge surprises - even the Jackie Chan virgin with whom I saw the movie ... Read the complete review
A very funny action comedy movie (855 words)
by - written on 04/09/01 (Very useful, 37 readings)
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**WARNING**The following uses the word 'N*gg*r', however it is not used derogatively and is taken directly from the movie. It is an example of how two different cultures can use a word differently **WARNING** Over the last ten years or so there have been many movies that have combined Action and Comedy; Lethal Weapon is a good example. This type of movie appeals to a wide audience, ranging from younger children, macho males and to females who enjoy the comedy elements. This formula has been very successful. It seems that many of America's top comedians are moving from the comedy business into the movie business. With the Wayan brothers, ... Read the complete review
Rush Hour (DVD): IT TOOK ME A WHILE BUT I EVENTUALLY SAW IT (1121 words)
by - written on 29/08/01 (Very useful, 59 readings)
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Everyone is going on about the brilliant Rush Hour 2 at the moment, well I haven't seen Rush Hour 2 (YET!!) And until the other day I hadn't seen Rush Hour either! I'd heard of Rush Hour, it sounded a pretty good action movie, but I'd never actually got round to seeing it! A few days back now I watched it on Digital and I was very impressed, can't wait to see the second one now! Here is my review on the film itself... PLOT The film starts with the introduction to a little Chinese girl called Soo Yung and her diplomat father who loves her dearly, the little girl seems around the age of 7 or 8, maybe a little older. She ... Read the complete review
Rush Hour (DVD) : A very funny action comedy moviefrom SimonCook
04/09/2001
Rush Hour (DVD) : IT TOOK ME A WHILE BUT I EVENTUALLY SAW ITfrom jacklover
29/08/2001
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