![]() ![]() ![]() Jackie Chan's movies had become more and more kid friendly and redundant. At the same time, aspiring filmmaker Brett Ratner managed to prove he was a deft hand with the buddy cop action comedy genre.Ī lot changed between 19. Tucker was already well known, but he was about to get a big leg up in his career. 'Rush Hour' changed that in a big way while also helping propel funny man and talented character actor Chris Tucker onto the front stage. While many people knew who he was, most probably hadn't seen one of his films - let along seen one in the theater. It was a great way for mass American audiences to get to know the amazing cinematic presence of Jackie Chan. When 'Rush Hour' arrived on the scene, it felt fresh, new and fun. Roman Polanski stops by to say "hi" with a rubber glove. It's an out and out invasion of action and hilarity as Lee and Carter solve the case. When they cross paths with a man known as Reynard (Max von Sydow), they soon learn that master criminal Kenji (Hiroyuki Sanada) has a part to play in this dastardly plot. Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing, but this trip could be more than Lee and Carter can handle.Īfter the Chinese Ambassador was nearly assassinated by the Triads, Lee and Carter must travel to Paris to head up the investigation by locating a mysterious woman who seems to know all of the Triad's activities. crime boss Reign (Alan King) and the disgraced former Hong Kong cop Ricky Tan (John Lone). With Carter in Hong Kong, it's supposed to be all fun and games, but when the partners in crime fighting get caught up in an international counterfeit scheme in involving the L.A. 3.5/5Īfter saving the day, it's time for a well-earned vacation for Inspector Lee and Detective Carter. Two of the best cops in the world are going to take the case - except they hate each other! Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and Detective Carter (Chris Tucker) are going to have to set aside their considerable differences if they hope to save the girl in time - and maybe spark a lasting friendship in the process. When the daughter of a Chinese Consul member is kidnapped in the United States. By 2007 all of those prospects had dwindled and faded. ![]() Such is the case with the amiable and entertaining 'Rush Hour Trilogy.' When things all started in 1998, Jackie Chan was at the top of his international game, Chris Tucker was a rising character actor about to leap to big-time leading man status, and Brett Ratner was an up and coming director about to make his first big hit film. When they’re back home, they’re even more united.”īilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is released in UK cinemas on February 10.It's strange to watch a film franchise after the rise and fall in popularity of the filmmakers and the lead stars. “How the soldiers come back, their traumas, the way they’re treated, the way this experience bound them together against everything that was coming at them. He said: “What war it is, I don’t think is an important part of this story. Steve said the movie was not commenting on the Iraq War but the way soldiers are treated on their return from service. ![]() The film tells the fictional story of a US soldier whose heroics in Iraq result in him appearing in the Super Bowl halftime show. Hopefully we can get another one.”Ĭhris stars opposite Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel and Steve Martin in his latest film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in 1998 (Peter Jordan/PA) Tucker told the Press Association: “I loved doing the Rush Hour movies with Jackie. The US actor and comedian said he was hopeful that a fourth instalment in the series would be made – 10 years after he last starred opposite Chinese star Chan in Rush Hour 3. Chris Tucker has said he is in talks to make another Rush Hour movie with Jackie Chan. ![]()
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