Rush Hour

Synopsis

After years of dedicated action against a criminal organization, Inspector Lee must work with LAPD detective Carter to rescue the daughter of the Chinese Consul from the same organization.

Review

I have seen this movie a couple dozen times since it's release in 1998. It was one of my favorites back in the day for how cool Jackie Chan's stunts were especially in a time when I didn't know that stunt work was fake, and he was doing it legitimately. Now as an adult and this movie being 25 years old or so it is even more impressive. I think this movie is a perfect example of his stunt work dedication.

Overall, this story is pretty weak, however the story is just the boat that the comedy and action rides on. These two things are outstanding, but very rooted in the 90s. Between the aggressive sexual language, the cheesy lines, and just the general sense of style and life in the movie.

The acting isn't great any any stretch of the imagination. Jackie isn't really known for that, so I don't think you are walking into this movie with that expectation.

My Rating

This is a nostalgic movie for me. I have been a Jackie fan since this movie maybe even a bit before when I watched some of his Police Story movies. Also, he and I share some personal history. This movie isn't great, but it is highly entertaining. Unfortunately it is a 7. I want it to be better, but it isn't.

Parental Rating

My dad hates this movie. I can still hear him saying “The language in this movie is terrible. I don't like you watching this.” While on the flip side, my mom would laugh next to me. With that being said, this movie is rejected by both. Mom will say that there isn't enough family in it and Dad says the language is too much and isn't entertaining.

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