... I've really enjoyed the Rush Hour films over the years and while this one is quite funny I think the appeal has now worn off. The first 2 films were incredibly funny and while this one still plays on the stereotypes set up in the first two films it is perhaps the final time they could actually ... Read review
When a Chinese criminal mastermind flees to Paris, there's only one culture clashed, ... more
crime-fighting duo for the job. Ready to raise hell in the city of lights, Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) and Detective Carter (Tucker) instead get caught in an explosive battle between the French police, the Triad gang and two gorgeous femme fatales! With everybody kung fu-fighting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, this one-two punch of hilarious action doesn't let up until the final heart-stopping au revoir!
When a Chinese criminal mastermind flees to Paris, there's only one culture-clashed, crime ... more
fighting duo for the job. Ready to raise hell in the City of Lights, Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) and Detective Carter (Tucker) instead get caught in an explosive battle between the French police, the Triad gang and two gorgeous femmes fatales! With everybody kung-fu fighting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, this one-two punch of hilarious action doesn't let up to the final heart-stopping au revoir!
Production Year: 2001 - Action/Adventure - Director: Dominic Sena - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Sam Shepard, Vinnie Jones, Camryn Grimes, Zach Grenier
Production Year: 1964 - Action/Adventure - Director: Cyril Endfield - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green
Production Year: 2003 - Action/Adventure - Director: Jan De Bont - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Angelina Jolie, Ciaran Hinds, Chris Barrie, Gerard Butler, Noah Taylor, Djimon Hounsou, Til Schweiger
Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Vincenzo Natali - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Lucy Liu, David Hewlett, Anne Marie Scheffler, Joseph Scoren, Matthew Sharp, Jeremy Northam
Advantages: Some good comedy and the reunited partnership of Lee and Carter Disadvantages: Could prove to be the same thing again
...last. I've really enjoyed the Rush Hour films over the years and while this one is quite funny I think the appeal has now worn off. The first 2 films were incredibly funny and while this one still plays on the stereotypes set up in the first two films it is perhaps the final time they could actually get away with extending this franchise any further. That said it is still a very funny movie that both adults and teenagers will be able to enjoy. ...scene's that really set the Rush Hour movies apart from a lot of Chan's over comedy/martial arts films. The fight scenes are very clever and superbly choreographed. In particular the scenes at the top of the Eiffel Tower are very well done and really look the part. The plot is quite good and follows the same sort of lines as the first couple of films, where Lee and Carter are thrown together by circumstance. The plot is quite fast paced and action ... more
When an assassin tries to kill ambassador Han just as he's about to reveal details regarding the men behind the triad's it leads to another adventure for Lee (Jackie Chan) and Carter (Chris Tucker). This time the adventure will take them to Paris as they try to find out who was responsible for the attempt on Ambassador Han's life. At the same time they have to protect the French woman who revealed the details to Han's as they try and uncover the mystery. Can Carter and Lee protect themselves as well as fulfilling the promise they made to Han's teenage daughter Soo Yung.
This is the third time that Lee and Carter or Chan and Tucker to give them their proper names have teamed up and should probably be the last. I've really enjoyed the Rush Hour films over the years and while this one is quite funny I think the appeal has now worn off. The first 2 films were incredibly funny and while this one still plays on the stereotypes set up in the first two films it is perhaps the final time they could actually get away with extending this franchise any further. That said it is still a very funny movie that both adults and teenagers will be able to enjoy.
For the third time Brett Ratner has been drafted in as the director and perhaps that's why this hasn't failed completely. By keeping the original team together it seems to have helped with the film making process and with Chan and Tucker knowing how Ratner works it will have made this easier to make. I still feel though, that despite this still being relatively funny and while not quite being as effective as the first two it still works, that it should be their last collaboration. The film still looks really good and Ratner uses some really good camera angles especially during the fight scenes.
In fact it is these fight scene's that really set the Rush Hour movies apart from a lot of Chan's over comedy/martial arts films. The fight scenes are very clever and superbly choreographed. In particular the scenes at the top of the Eiffel Tower are very well done and really look the part. The plot is quite good and follows the same sort of lines as the first couple of films, where Lee and Carter are thrown together by circumstance. The plot is quite fast paced and action packed and before you know it the 90 minutes is over.
I've always liked Jackie Chan's movies and his comedies are usually quite funny. It helps to have seen the previous 2 films to build a bit of background on Lee and Carter but it isn't essential. I really like Chan in the role of Lee and he really makes the character and in my opinion the films work. Despite his advancing age he still seems to be able to move like a much younger man. His skill and martial arts ability are what really adds something different to the Rush Hour movies compared to the usual type of Buddy Cop film.
Opposite Chan is the real reason why the Rush Hour movies appeal. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan seem to have created a really good onscreen bond. It's perhaps because of this that Tucker's character Carter can get away with so many stereotypical jokes and no one really bat an eyelid at it. The partnership between them works really well and while this does seem the natural end to the series, it wouldn't surprise me to see Rush Hour 4 at some stage. The rest of the cast take a back seat to Chan and Tucker but they all put in reasonable performances that make this film work.
Overall it doesn't have the original appeal of the first film but it still has something to offer fans of the series. Of course it isn't impetrative to have seen the first two films, but it will help with the character development. It might well and should in all good sense be the last Rush Hour movie now that it seems to have run its course. I would however recommend this movie if your looking for a decent comedy that will fill the hour and a half. The only downside to buying this one though is that it won't have the same appeal to be re-watched as the previous two films.
Advantages: It's short. Disadvantages: The direction is dreadful, the writing offensive and the performances worse.
Carter and Lee are back! After an assassination attempt on an old friend, they are sent to Paris to look into the dealings of a dangerous group of Triads on behalf of Jules Reynard. But creepy Detective Revi doesn't want a couple of foreigners on his patch. Along the way, the mismatched duo come across as bevy of beautiful women, a blind kung fu master and a villain from Lee's past.
Hack-for-hire Brett Ratner is back with the final nail in the coffin ... ...shows the law of diminishing returns in action. Looking at any of the actors you know they only got involved because they could hear the cash registers ringing. The problem Ratner has it that he doesn't start from a solid premise. He appears to shoot the film around his stars' apparent talents. So expect plenty of fight scenes and silly stunts from Jackie Chan and prolonged bouts of high-pitched ad-libbing from Chris Tucker. But don't expect them ...
afy9mab 23.01.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rush Hour 3 (DVD)
Advantages: It's a brief 80-minutes, Chan is great Disadvantages: Tucker is more annoying than ever, thin tired plot
The Rush Hour films are not exactly high art, they're standard buddy cop movies that follow the usual format of two characters coming together and despite their differences, beating the bad guys and saving the day.
The first film served its purpose and its main achievement for me was bringing the talents of Jackie Chan to a wider audience. It certainly made me check out his eastern films such as The Police Story series, films that show his madcap ... ...Tower.
The problem with Rush Hour 3 is that is really struggles to offer something new on what is already a repetitive format. We've already seen Carter do his Michael Jackson impressions in previous instalments; do we really need to see it several times again? We've seen Carter try his moves on some hot women, no problem here it is again! The only thing that this film has going for it is again Chan's fight scenes but even these feel a little undercooked ...
utero 09.01.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rush Hour 3 (DVD)
Advantages: Well-choreographed brawl scenes. Disadvantages: Slapstick comedy at its worst.
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Written by: Jeff Nathanson (Characters - Ross LaManna)
Genre: Action - Comedy - Crime - Thriller Country: USA/Germany
Certification: 15+
Language: English/French/Mandarin/Japanese
Released: 26th December, 2007 (DVD)
MAIN CAST:
Chris Tucker (Detective James Carter) Jackie Chan (Chief Inspector Lee) Hiroyuki Sanada (Kenji) Youki Kudoh (Dragon Lady) Max von Sydow (Varden Reynard) Yvan Attal (George) Noémie Lenoir (Genevieve) ... ...When an attempt is made on Ambassador Han's life just as he was about to divulge the names of the nefarious triad leaders, Chief Inspector Lee must find those responsible for the assassination attempt, and discover the identity of the triad leaders. Forever lurking in his shadow, Detective James Carter comes to Lee's assistance, and the two travel to Paris. When they come across Genevieve, a woman who knows the identity of the triad leaders, they ...
GoFigure 15.01.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rush Hour 3 (DVD)
Advantages: Extremely Funny Disadvantages: Lack of story line
...their antics in the funniest Rush Hour yet!
For those who have never seen a Rush Hour movie. Agent Carter works for the LAPD and Agent Lee works for the Chinese Secret Service and is one of the most valued agents. They were both paired together on their first assignment and ever since whenever they have a crime to solve, they find themselves partnering up together. They are not just partners but close friends now. From the beginning, the movie will ... ...and maybe even the best Rush Hour movie yet. Though there is a lack of a story line, the humour value covers this up well and you do not realise that the story line is weak. You are kept entertained throughtout the movie and at the end, left wanting more from the comic duo. The writers of Rush Hour have really out done themselves this time!
If you liked the previous two Rush Hour movies, then you will deffinately like this one! The music and the ...
patel88 28.12.2007 (02.04.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rush Hour 3 (DVD)
Advantages: Funny, Good Fight scenes Disadvantages: Same as other 2 films, Tucker can get anoying
Rush Hour 3
This is the 3rd incarnation of the series of films staring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. If you have not seen one of the other 2 films before then it not much of a big deal as you can still watch this film without any confusion because of it relating to previous films. If you have watched one or both of the Other Rush Hour films then this is pretty much the same deal with Chris Tucker as LAPD Detective inspector James Carter and Jackie ... ...value to the two other Rush hour films so if your looking for something new out of this film forget it its more of the same. Secondly is Chris Tucker although extremely funny throughout the film does get a little annoying with his constant shouting.
All things considered though this is still a good family entertainment film and is always worth a watch even if you haven't seen the other two films, Jackie Chan is probably the star of the film taking ...
S3Matt 18.09.2007
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Optional Commentary By Director Brett Ratner And Writer Jeff Nathanson , Theatrical Trailer, Outtakes , Seven Deleted Scenes, Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary By Director Brett Ratner, And Writer Jeff Nathanson , Five Featurettes, Visual Effects Reel , Le Rush Hour Trois: Production Diary , Hidden Easter Egg
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In chapter three of the RUSH HOUR series, Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan team up once again for another two hours of nonstop action which takes the stars to Paris, France.
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