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Rush Hour 2 (2001)

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Average Rating: 5.4/10
Reviews Counted: 127
Fresh: 66 | Rotten: 61

Rush Hour 2 doesn't feel as fresh or funny as the first, and the stunts lack some of the intricacy normally seen in Chan's films.

Average Rating: 5.1/10
Critic Reviews: 33
Fresh: 17 | Rotten: 16

Rush Hour 2 doesn't feel as fresh or funny as the first, and the stunts lack some of the intricacy normally seen in Chan's films.

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A surprise box-office smash spawns this inevitably action-packed buddy comedy follow-up that reunites director Brett Ratner with stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Chan is Chief Inspector Lee of the Royal Hong Kong Police, who travels back to China with his American colleague, Los Angeles detective James Carter (Tucker). The men intend to take some vacation time but are quickly pulled into the case of two murdered U.S. customs agents, who were investigating an illegal counterfeiting scam

PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Brett Ratner

Written By: Jeff Nathanson

In Theaters: Aug 3, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Jun 1, 2004

Box Office:$226.0M

New Line Cinema

The whole film plays like an outtake, and that I do mean as a compliment.

August 9, 2001 Comment

Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

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While the rest of it isn't really any good, it's certainly no chore to watch.

August 7, 2001 Full Review Source: Salon.com

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Charles Taylor

Salon.com

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The film seems content to rely on the formula that could (small sigh) extend for a few more sequels.

August 6, 2001 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

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For fans of the still-youthful franchise, this movie's going to hit the spot.

August 3, 2001 Comment

Desson Thomson

Washington Post

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About half as much fun as the original, and for August, that's probably good enough.

August 3, 2001 Comment

Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

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As long as it's entangled in multi-culti absurdity, Rush Hour 2 is actually a better time than the first one.

August 3, 2001 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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Wesley Morris

San Francisco Chronicle

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Less compelling than the first, but fun for fans.

December 28, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A gaudy, whirling dervish of escapist fun.

October 15, 2002 Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

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Margaret A. McGurk

Cincinnati Enquirer

A well-honed stunts-and-shtick flick.

July 12, 2002 Full Review Source: Window to the Movies

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Jeffrey Chen

Window to the Movies

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Ahh, the classic sequel-syndrome. "Rush Hour 2" was not as good as the first. It doesn't improve in the action, story, or comedy but it tries too hard to be more grand. The production values is upped a bit but the direction, editing, and camera shots are still too elementary. Still a fun time though.

November 25, 2011

Albert Kim

Super Reviewer

The best out of the three hands down. This film has a really well thought out story line, and great comedy from Tucker and Chan. It packs a punch.

August 1, 2011

Eric Alvarez

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