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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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The whole film plays like an outtake, and that I do mean as a compliment. Aug 9, 2001 | Rating: 4/5
The whole film plays like an outtake, and that I do mean as a compliment.
Peter Travers
While the rest of it isn't really any good, it's certainly no chore to watch. Aug 7, 2001 | Full Review…
While the rest of it isn't really any good, it's certainly no chore to watch.
Charles Taylor
The film seems content to rely on the formula that could (small sigh) extend for a few more sequels. Aug 6, 2001 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
The film seems content to rely on the formula that could (small sigh) extend for a few more sequels.
Richard Corliss
A sequel that is every bit as satisfying as its predecessor. Aug 6, 2001 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A sequel that is every bit as satisfying as its predecessor.
Neil Smith
For fans of the still-youthful franchise, this movie's going to hit the spot. Aug 3, 2001 | Rating: 3/5
For fans of the still-youthful franchise, this movie's going to hit the spot.
Desson Thomson
About half as much fun as the original, and for August, that's probably good enough. Aug 3, 2001 | Rating: 2.5/5
About half as much fun as the original, and for August, that's probably good enough.
Stephen Hunter
Less compelling than the first, but fun for fans. Dec 28, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Less compelling than the first, but fun for fans.
Nell Minow
A gaudy, whirling dervish of escapist fun. Oct 15, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A gaudy, whirling dervish of escapist fun.
Margaret A. McGurk
A well-honed stunts-and-shtick flick. Jul 12, 2002 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
A well-honed stunts-and-shtick flick.
Jeffrey Chen
Indubitavelmente superior ao original. May 30, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Indubitavelmente superior ao original.
Pablo Villaça
Follows so closely in the footsteps of its hugely successful predecessor that an actual review is practically unnecessary. May 9, 2002 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
Follows so closely in the footsteps of its hugely successful predecessor that an actual review is practically unnecessary.
Steven D. Greydanus
The action scenes are still good, but the comedy itself is very slight. Feb 26, 2002 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
The action scenes are still good, but the comedy itself is very slight.
Mark Dujsik
Brett Ratner keeps the action and comedy coming at rapid fire pace in Rush Hour 2.
This is an excellent example of a comedic-action film. The story consistently pushes and it never lets up. The fact that it's under 90 minutes also helps. The humor has its ups and downs, but more than not, especially with the amount of comedic dialogue provided, they are able to generate enough laughs.
The stylized object oriented action and stunt work is good clean fun. The choreography is on the money while leaving the want for more.
Jackie Chan's "out of country" personality works well in a film of this nature. Chris Tucker, while constantly spitting out line after line, manages to stay below the level of annoyance. Roselyn Sanchez and Zhang Ziyi compliment the male leads without fail. Watching Zhang Ziyi in the role she's given is a turn on.
Rush Hour 2 entertains and that's all that matters. "Some apple?"
Super Reviewer
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker have great chemistry, using their differences to their advantage. A good movie if your looking for just comedy.
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.
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.
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