Rush Hour Reviews

1998

Rated:
70
from 12,775 members

Unwilling to have their investigation hampered by a meddling outsider, the FBI assigns rogue LAPD detective James Carter (Tucker) to the case. Seizing the opportunity as a chance to impress the FBI and ultimately join the Bureau, Carter enthusiastically accepts -- until he discovers that his mission is to "baby-sit" Lee and .. Read more

Starring	Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Christopher Penn, Tom Wilkinson
Director	Brett Ratner
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy

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Critics' reviews (5) of Rush Hour
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"...Great....The start of a beautiful friendship and a rewarding Hollywood franchise between [Tucker and Chan]..." -- Rating: B+
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...[A] kick-happy buddy film....[Chan] makes a doleful expression and comedic physical grace take the place of small talk..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
When the daughter of the Chinese consul is kidnapped in America, the consul insists dutiful Hong Kong detective Lee... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Rush Hour
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

Funny As Hell - Good Action Comedy!!

Ok, first off the person who said this is DULL in the review list - STAY OFF THE DRUGS!!

Totally funny film, this may not appeal to all, but this is an American production, 2 high quality actors in their own rights, Jackie Chan (Kung Fu) & Chris Tucker (American Comic) partner up in what is an unlikely combination which works well, the fact that Jackie Chan's english isn't that brilliant along with on occasion a confused Tucker's look as if to say 'what did you say' is a treat. Lots of one liners, its about a Hong Kong Diplomat in USA who owns a priceless collection of valuable artifacts, his daughter gets kidnapped and ransom wanted for her return, As he worked with 'Chan' in Hong Kong, he asks for him personally to come to the States, where the FBI do not want his intervention as they feel they can handle it and this is where LA Cop 'Tucker' enters the fray, messing up in his division, he is more than given away by his boss to the FBI only to be more of a Butler in keeping 'Chan' away from the Hong Kong Diplomat, the fun just only begins..... 5 star all the way.... and GO RENT PART 2, Hilarious ALSO!!
- - A customer from North London
  - Posted 17 Nov 2005 17:03
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Flush Hour

This was literally one of the most amazing films i have ever seen. The jokes are brilliant, the acting is intense, awesome use of effects and i haven't seen that guy doing all those stunts since i saw that other film where he does all those stunts. Great. Be aware though that this film has no stars in it. Some of the jokes had me in stitches, the bit where they did that dance!!! haha! really really funny! Also, they come across as really rubbish cops, but then manage to turn it round!!! haha!! Oh, it makes me laugh. And I mean ALOT!!!!
- - A customer from Weybridge
  - Posted 03 Feb 2008 17:55
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Funny + Lots of action

This film is funny and has loads of action. All types of people should love this film!!!
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 14 Aug 2004 02:07
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Rush Hour
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RH1

Excellent film

How they play off each other is amazing.

Very funny in places so definitely worth watching
- - A customer from Stoke-on-Trent
  - Posted 30 May 2009 11:56
Martial Arts Fantasy Action

What I said in my review of Rush Hour 2 applies to the first outing too.

Though the Martial Arts sequences seem a bit far fetched, a good action movie with comedy, or is it a good comedy film with action?

I have now seen this movie several times and still enjoy it.

If you like this kind of movie it is best to see this one before Rush Hour 2, which sort of continues the story.
- - Toaster from Kent
  - Posted 08 Feb 2005 08:54

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

Funny As Hell - Good Action Comedy!!

Ok, first off the person who said this is DULL in the review list - STAY OFF THE DRUGS!!

Totally funny film, this may not appeal to all, but this is an American production, 2 high quality actors in their own rights, Jackie Chan (Kung Fu) & Chris Tucker (American Comic) partner up in what is an unlikely combination which works well, the fact that Jackie Chan's english isn't that brilliant along with on occasion a confused Tucker's look as if to say 'what did you say' is a treat. Lots of one liners, its about a Hong Kong Diplomat in USA who owns a priceless collection of valuable artifacts, his daughter gets kidnapped and ransom wanted for her return, As he worked with 'Chan' in Hong Kong, he asks for him personally to come to the States, where the FBI do not want his intervention as they feel they can handle it and this is where LA Cop 'Tucker' enters the fray, messing up in his division, he is more than given away by his boss to the FBI only to be more of a Butler in keeping 'Chan' away from the Hong Kong Diplomat, the fun just only begins..... 5 star all the way.... and GO RENT PART 2, Hilarious ALSO!!
- - A customer from North London
  - Posted 17 Nov 2005 17:03
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Flush Hour

This was literally one of the most amazing films i have ever seen. The jokes are brilliant, the acting is intense, awesome use of effects and i haven't seen that guy doing all those stunts since i saw that other film where he does all those stunts. Great. Be aware though that this film has no stars in it. Some of the jokes had me in stitches, the bit where they did that dance!!! haha! really really funny! Also, they come across as really rubbish cops, but then manage to turn it round!!! haha!! Oh, it makes me laugh. And I mean ALOT!!!!
- - A customer from Weybridge
  - Posted 03 Feb 2008 17:55
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Funny + Lots of action

This film is funny and has loads of action. All types of people should love this film!!!
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 14 Aug 2004 02:07
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Kick Ass

this is a kick ass movie and is well worth watching. The second 1 Rush Hour 2 is also worth watching.

-Danny-
- - A customer from Unknown
  - Posted 31 Oct 2004 14:49
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Superb, highly recommended

Suprisingly fabulous. Great direction, cinematography, plot - not what one would expect.
- - A customer from Bristol, UK
  - Posted 14 Nov 2004 17:05
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Shame About Chris Tucker!

Jackie Chan in his 'fish out of water' movie is everything you expect. He can be very funny, so why team him with one of the most annoyingly irritating comedy actors America has? Despite Chris Tucker this is still a fantastic film. Not as action packed as Jackie's Hong Kong efforts, but still an entertaning 90 minutes of stunts and flying fists 'n feet.

The first of a series of films that pairs Jackie up with a 'funny man'. Owen Wilson....where were you?
- - Ian Davies from South Wales
  - Posted 12 May 2005 19:14
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Any one for comedy & action

I personnel think this is one of the best films of my time (19 yrs old). Know one I know hasn't enjoyed this film, my mum, nan and grandad all enjoyed watching the film.
- - Andrew Aymer from London England
  - Posted 05 Oct 2005 12:35
Not as good as expected

Having read the reviews here I went ahead and hired the movie - expecting a seriously good movie.

The movie is OK but not the superb action flick most of the reviews make it out to be. Enjoyable and well worth hiring but not a great movie by a long shot.

The black LAPD cop is sooooo bloody irritating - BAD choice of actor. If you want Will Smith - pay for Will Smith.
- - A customer from Birmingham
  - Posted 16 Dec 2005 13:25
good film

worth watching film. although jackie chan is all kicking and fighting this is a guy's and gall's film
- - A customer from norfolk
  - Posted 08 May 2006 23:37
Only thing i can say is what a classic must see

Great work from chris tucker and jackie chan, funny film, a must see.
- - Brent Williams from Newbury, England
  - Posted 09 May 2006 17:07

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Critics' reviews (5)
"...Great....The start of a beautiful friendship and a rewarding Hollywood franchise between [Tucker and Chan]..." -- Rating: B+
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...[A] kick-happy buddy film....[Chan] makes a doleful expression and comedic physical grace take the place of small talk..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
When the daughter of the Chinese consul is kidnapped in America, the consul insists dutiful Hong Kong detective Lee... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Twinkle-eyed martial arts melees..."
- USA Today
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...It deserves to succeed..."
- Sight and Sound
- Posted 11 Mar 2005

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