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The Tuxedo (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 134 Fresh: 30  Rotten:104 Average Rating: 4.3/10
 
Consensus: Chan is as charming as ever, but his talents are squandered by special effects and bad writing.
 

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Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Theatrical Release: Sep 27, 2002 Wide

Box Office: $50,189,179

Synopsis: Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong (Jackie Chan) learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs): never touch Devlin’s prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive "accident," Jimmy can’t... Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong (Jackie Chan) learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs): never touch Devlin’s prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive "accident," Jimmy can’t resist trying on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Suddenly thrust into a dangerous world of espionage, paired with a rookie partner (Jennifer Love Hewitt) even less experienced than he is, Jimmy becomes an unwitting—if impeccably dressed—secret agent.

"The Tuxedo" stars Jackie Chan, the comedic action superstar who has more recently conquered the worldwide box office in such films as "Rush Hour 1 & 2" and "Shanghai Noon." Starring opposite Chan is Jennifer Love Hewitt ("Heartbreakers"). The film also stars Jason Isaacs ("The Patriot"), Ritchie Coster ("The Thomas Crown Affair"), Debi Mazar ("The Insider") and Peter Stormare ("Chocolat").

The action comedy marks the feature film directorial debut of Kevin Donovan, who made his name as an award-winning commercial director. John H. Williams ("Shrek") and Adam Schroeder ("The Truman Show") are producing "The Tuxedo," with Walter F. Parkes ("Gladiator"), Laurie MacDonald ("Gladiator") and William S. Beasley ("The Mexican") serving as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Philip Hay & Matt Manfredi ("Crazy/Beautiful") and Michael Wilson and Michael Leeson.

-- © 2002 Dreamworks Pictures [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar, Ritchie Coster

Director: Kevin Donovan
Screenwriter: Michael Wilson, Michael Leeson
Producer: Adam Schroeder, John H. Williams, Walter F. Parkes
Composer: John Debney, Christophe Beck

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 25, 2003

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - Fench
  • DTS Surround 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Blooper Reel
  • Audio Commentary - 1. Kevin Donovan - Director
  • Additional Footage - 1. Jackie Chan Spotlight
  • Featurette - 1. BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JACKIE CHAN
  • 2. ANATOMY OF A JACKIE CHAN STUNT
  • Trailers

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The Tuxedo is sort of like a film that might have been made from a song by Burt Bacharach; its central conceit is odd, implausible, even a bit silly, but one can hardly begrudge it those elements when the thing plays so beautifully.

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07/02/08
Todd Gilchrist
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12/30/06
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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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02/01/04
FilmStew.com
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2.5/4

... The Tuxedo is an amusing diversion.

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01/06/04
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)
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12/15/03
Christopher Tookey
Daily Mail [UK]
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Both Chan and Hewitt need to have some serious talks with their agents.

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09/06/03
Josh Bell
Las Vegas Weekly
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1/5

Apesar de Jackie Chan ser sempre simpático, não há uma única coreografia de luta interessante ao longo de todo o filme, o que é decepcionante. Além disso, Hewitt está insuportável.

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07/25/03
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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This film could have been for Chan what The Mask was for Jim Carrey. Unfortunately, it will be more like what Leonard Part 6 was for Bill Cosby.

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06/26/03
Nick Rogers
State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL)
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Chan's ballet-like martial arts moves don't disappoint, and his nice-guy, fun-loving attitude is highly contagious.

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05/20/03
Tyler Hanley
Palo Alto Weekly
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03/07/03
Sydney Morning Herald
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...Only marginally funny at its best.

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02/08/03
John R. McEwen
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01/20/03
Guardian [UK]
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01/16/03
FilmFour.com
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1/5

This is Jackie Pants not Jackie Chan.

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01/16/03
Harry Guerin
RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)
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7.5/10

The charisma of Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jackie Chan elevates an otherwise run-of-the-mill film into enjoyable entertainment.

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01/13/03
Andrew Manning
Radio Free Entertainment
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01/11/03
Alexander Walker
This is London
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01/11/03
Neil Smith
ViewLondon
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[Tennant and Donovan] couldn't direct their way out of an empty stage with a big red light spinning in the doorway.

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01/07/03
David Poland
Hot Button
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If it weren’t for the likeability of Jackie Chan and his inventive, acrobatic, larger than life and entertaining martial arts prowess, a film like The Tuxedo would be a minor disaster.

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Film review: like alot of chan's movies, it was silly, but as always it was fun!
by: stealth 5/20/03


what is wrong with you people. This movie is fun and Jennifer is cute!
by: cliffr2k 4/1/03


the really sad part...
by: wilbrifar 10/12/02


Film review: the Tuxedo is dumb, But very funny.
by: BAM Movie reviews 10/6/02


The Herb
This movie is a disgrace to the Jackie Chan legacy.
by: The Herb 10/3/02
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