The Tuxedo

2002, Comedy/Action, 1h 38m

138 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Chan is as charming as ever, but his talents are squandered by special effects and bad writing. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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 puts on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Paired with a partner (Jennifer Love Hewitt) as inexperienced as he is, Jimmy becomes an unwitting secret agent.

Cast & Crew

Jackie Chan
Jimmy Tong
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Del Blaine
Jason Isaacs
Clark Devlin
Debi Mazar
Steena
Ritchie Coster
Diedrich Banning
Peter Stormare
Dr. Simms
Mia Cottet
Cheryl
Romany Malco
Mitch
James Brown
Self
Kevin Donovan
Director
Phil Hay
Writer
Matt Manfredi
Writer
Michael J. Wilson
Screenwriter
Michael J. Wilson
Writer
Michael Leeson
Screenwriter
Adam Schroeder
Producer
John H. Williams
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Executive Producer
Laurie MacDonald
Executive Producer
William S. Beasley
Executive Producer
Stephen F. Windon
Cinematographer
Paul Denham Austerberry
Production Design
Monte Hallis
Production Design
Craig Herring
Film Editing
Erica Edell Phillips
Costume Design
John Debney
Original Music
Christophe Beck
Original Music
Lisa Beach
Casting
Nigel Churcher
Art Director
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Audience Reviews for The Tuxedo

  • Sep 19, 2019
    Not a great film. The storyline is over the top and feels like a leftover Bond script from the 70s. Chan is a likable, as normal, but the film setup is flat. This could have been much better had they trimmed some of the forced humour and added character moments. The cast is having fun, but they struggle with the filmmakers style over substance and poorly executed story beats. The Tuxedo may appeal to the younger crowd who enjoy slapstick and quick humour, but the rest of us will be checking our phones. What was the deal with the opening shot of the deer urinating in the creek? Who in their right mind would choose this as the opening shot. I'm amazed the producers were happy with this. 17/09/2019
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • May 04, 2013
    Why? Why would Jennifer and Jackie agree to star in this film is still a mystery to me. The plot was stupid and predictable, the comedy was forceful. It was fun at times, but silly overall.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Apr 10, 2013
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  • Jul 21, 2011
    Oh wow, why? Why?! I don't even know if this warrants a review. It's like Spy Kids 2 meets Jackie Chan meets... severe overproduction. Who, in their right mind, thought this would be a good idea when it was pitched? Seriously.
    Drake T Super Reviewer
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