Rush Hour 2 (DVD)

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...out the DVD release of Rush Hour 2 – This Time It’s Really Personal, Honest Guv'ner. ***YER BASIC PLOT*** Basic ain’t the word… Continuing straight on from the end of Rush Hour, Detective Carter (Chris Tucker) is vacationing in Hong Kong with his buddy Detective Lee (Jackie Chan). Lee is very devoted to his work, and as he shows Carter around his city, gets involved with a mystery bomber case after two workers at the American ...
...it over. If the first Rush Hour was set up as a showboat for Jackie Chan’s big USA comeback (and it was), then this is extra sugar on the pancake. So, with that in mind, and the premise of the movie tucked into your brain firmer than a fish into a keyhole, what of the DVD extras that promise to enrich your life and make sitting in front of your TV lean just the right side of educational? Like De La Soul and Chaka Khan said – “it ... Read review

Advantages: chris tucker rocks, jackie chan rolls
Disadvantages: more of the same

...on to your hats, cos' Rush Hour 2 is headin' your way (in a way of a review that is!). CAST Jackie Chan - Inspector Lee Chris Tucker - James Carter Ricky Tan - Zang Zhiyi Nobody else is really important......read on! Directed by - Brett Ratner Running time - 1 hour 30 mins Rating - 15 Any for a quick Chinese? From the moment the opening credits have begun, this film swings into action quicker that Tarzan with his nuts on fire trying to find ...
...action scenes and stunts makes Rush Hour 2 an absolute must to watch, even if your not a fan of Jackie Chan. Much better than the first in my humble opinion. A bit expensive to watch on Sky Box Office at £3.50 perhaps, better of renting it out on Video/DVD if you've not seen it yet, but well worth the money. Enjoy! Regards Paul (c) 11-09-2002 ... Read review

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...time for another rush… Rush Hour, the original film released in 1998 was an instant success. It took over 250 million dollars worldwide, so it was hardly surprising that a sequel was going to be made. The story continues with exactly the same cast, and provides more of the same action. Jackie Chan is Chief Inspector Lee of the Hong Kong Police, is teamed up with LAPD officer James Carter (Chris Tucker). Carter is on holiday in Lee’s ...
...comparison between the two films, Rush Hour 1 and 2, both are excellent. Rush Hour 1 was original when it came out; both combine excellent stunts, fast paced action and tense moments. While this one everything is expanded, the stunts are bigger and better, characters are expanded, and just in general everything good. The film lasts 93 minutes and is rated 12. There is a lot of fighting, but no real gore or blood. It runs in widescreen 2:35:1 ratio, ... Read review

Advantages: Fighting, The two stars work well together
Disadvantages: Painfully under-written role for Ziyi Zhang

Would it surprise you to learn that this is the sequel to “Rush Hour”? Of course it wouldn’t. I’ve never seen the original, but by all accounts it was quite an enjoyable movie and was successful enough to justify this sequel. The original had Hong Kong policeman Lee (played by kung-fu movie master Jackie Chan) pursuing a case to LA and buddying up with wise cracking LA cop James Carter (Chris Tucker). RH2 has Carter travelling ...
...old buddy. However, when a bomb explodes in the US embassy Lee is put on the case and drags along Chris, who only really wants to have some fun. A local Triad gangster, Ricky Tan, is initially implicated in the bombing, however following the intervention of the US secret service we learn that he is a front for a bigger fish and Lee and Carter are warned off the case. Unable to drop the matter , Lee and Carter interfere once too often and when things ... Read review

Advantages: great action and comedy
Disadvantages: can't think of one

...in this and the first Rush Hour film. He has a lot more to battle with in this film, stars that do not speak English, filming in a foreign land and Chris Tucker. Even with this new challenges he seems to get the best out of the two main stars and having done the first film, knows what he wants as to the portrayal of the characters. I have to admit to not being the greatest of fans of Jackie Chan, but like the way he uses everyday items within his ...
...co-star as in the first Rush Hour and also Shanghai Noon. On saying this both the Rush Hour films are excellent with great performances, which have renewed his career worldwide, making him a true international celebrity. Chris Tucker is his normal over the top character in the film, a type of role that suits him very well. His role as Ruby Rhod the “chat show host” from the Fifth Element set him up well with this style of character. ... Read review

Advantages: Comedy & Action, Deleted Scenes, Great Actors
Disadvantages: No subtitles for foreign parts on my DVD

...Secretary Roger Fan .... Soo Yung's Bodyguard George Cheung .... Soo Yung's Driver Lucy Lin .... Exposition Official Director Directed by .... Brett Ratner Certificate Here is a list of the certification different places gave Rush Hour - Argentina:13 - Australia:M - Chile:14 - Finland:K-16 - France:U - Germany:12 - Hong Kong:IIA - Netherlands:12 - Norway:15 - Portugal:M/12 - Spain:13 - Sweden:11 - Switzerland:12 - UK:12 - USA:PG-13 Special Features on DVD - Trailer - Deleted Scenes - Cast And Crew Stills - Behind The Scenes - 2 Music Videos - Short Film - What Happened to Mason Reese - 17 Featurettes - Interactive Menu - Scene Access I purchased Rush Hour on DVD in August 2001 and since i first watche it and burst out laughing at the two of them (Jackie... Read review

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Advantages: Great Film, great laugh!
Disadvantages: Hmmmm...none as yet..

..."The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West" A couple of friends and I went out last weekend to see Rush Hour 2, having seen Rush Hour in the cinemas and thoroughly enjoyed it, we decided to see Rush Hour 2 which was a great film too. Anyway, I decided to revisit the first film in its DVD form. Ahhh I bet you thought I was going to about Rush Hour 2 in the wrong category eh? This is my first review and I decided to look around the site reviewing others before I wrote my first review, and I saw that reviews in the wrong catergory are not favoured by the powers that be the ciao community. Anyway back to the DVD. I am a big fan of Jackie Chan movies, I think his stunt work is incredible and his acrobatic abilities are great though his acting is questionable. Chris Tucker is also a great charcter and the high... Read review

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Advantages: sometimes amusing, packed with extras
Disadvantages: not too original

...Rush Hour is one of those films that isn't very original. If it isn't done in the right way then it can end up as a very bad film. However with a few good elements it can be entertaining. Rush Hour is a mix of both. The film is made worthwhile by Jackie Chan's funny charm and very exciting martial arts scenes. However Chris Tucker is incredibly annoying and does the film no favours. The plot involves some chinese gangland thing with some stolen art. But who cares about that when Chan is kicking, flipping and stripping people with a deft hand and foot. It's a case of removing the brain and not expecting much. The film is produced by New Line Cinema and as dvd purists know this is the studio to beat when it comes to Region 1 dvd output. Rush Hour is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen. The transfer is flawless with little... Read review

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