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Rush Hour

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Rush Hour (1998)

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Reviews Counted:28

Fresh:5

Rotten:23

Average Rating:2.8/10

Consensus: A kick-ass addition to the cop-buddy film genre.

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: A box office smash, this film combines the comic stylings of funny-man Chris Tucker with the explosive action of superstar Jackie Chan. The two team up to battle the bad guys and, along the way,... A box office smash, this film combines the comic stylings of funny-man Chris Tucker with the explosive action of superstar Jackie Chan. The two team up to battle the bad guys and, along the way, meet their fair share of dangerous situations. [More]

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn, Elizabeth Peņa

Director: Brett Ratner

Director: Brett Ratner
Screenwriter: Jim Kouf, Ross LaManna
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Arthur M. Sarkissian, Jonathan Glickman
Composer: Lalo Schifrin

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May 22, 2007

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Gary Panton
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07/27/02
John Larsen
John Larsen
Light Views

The plot is typical Tinseltown twaddle, agreeable for the moment, then instantly forgotten.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
04/16/02
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
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Full Review Source: CurrentFilm.com | comment Comment
12/10/01
Aaron Beierle
Aaron Beierle
CurrentFilm.com

Not a single thing happens in Rush Hour that you haven't seen before.

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11/24/01
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
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07/31/01
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01/01/00
Derek M. Germano
Derek M. Germano
Cinema Laser

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.

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01/01/00
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