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Bookmark this pageRush Hour 3 (2007)
Director: Brett Ratner
Synopsis
A sequel to the hugely popular series of films about comically mismatched cops Lee and Carter. This time around Chief Inspector Lee runs into trouble while escorting Chinese Ambassador Han to the World Criminal Court Summit in Los Angeles. Detective James Carter, now demoted to traffic cop, is on hand to help however, and soon the pair are heading to Paris to do battle with the French police, the triads and, of course, each other.
Movie review
From Time Out London
The enormously bad latest entry in the odd-couple comedy-action cop franchise sees the shrill Detective James Carter (Tucker) and long-suffering Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) going up against the Triads in Paris (don’t ask). It’s lazily racist, sexist and homophobic, insultingly shoddy in its construction and even the fight scenes are dull. There are perhaps two good bits: the (presumably) tongue-in-cheek montage of melancholy after our heroes’ obligatory falling-out and the rueful realisation of a French cabbie that ‘I will never know what it is to be an American; what it is to kill for no reason.’ Oh, and marvelling at how palpably ashamed Von Sydow is of his dodgy diplomat shtick – and, one hopes, the whole thing.Author: Ben Walters
Time Out London Issue 1930: August 15-21 2007
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- SHUMMI said...
- Posted on Aug 19 2007 17:35 RUSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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Posted on Aug 19 2007 16:46
is it jus me or has chris tucker put on a few pounds since the last 2 rush hours!!!!!LOL, I think he is the most funniest guy EVA & look forward to seeing this film this eve.......also...... nice to see the french "NEXT" model starring in a A* movie!!! her career is on the up!
p.s enjoyed reading the reviews.......interesting!
hav a gd day all u rush hour 1,2 & 3 Fans! - Report as inappropriate
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Posted on Aug 17 2007 21:11
Rush Hour 3 marks the sensational return of the ultimate mismatched duo. Tucker and Lee let loose a stream of clever sexist,racist and homophobic rants which although offensive the tongue is fimly within cheek. The film has been meticulously constructed from a well researched sceenplay. The ambitious set design and finely choreographed fight sequences are aptly handled by a seasoned director. (Perhaps only Michael "Death Wish" Winner could have fine tuned it.)
Tucker's brave perfformance is overshadowed by Chan's stunning show. His dialogue delivery and punchy one liners are to be savoured. His performance alone deserves a repeat viewing. The showman has returned in the tradition of Brando, Pacino and Ronnie Corbett. The action is never heavy and compliments the stunning plot to perfection. I only wish the Acedemy would sit upand recognise Chan's effort for the 2008 Oscars. - Report as inappropriate
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- Tom, Southampton said...
- Posted on Aug 17 2007 18:51 Really good film. Me and mates loved it. Really funny, Chris Tucker is Genius, Jackie Chan Is immense. Its just as good as the last two if not funnier. Go see it!
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- riya said...
- Posted on Aug 17 2007 12:59 hey u people out der.. u gota watch rush hour 3! its a top movie!
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- nicoll said...
- Posted on Aug 17 2007 12:18 rush hour will be klass... goin to c it today. hope it is good as it looks!!!! i shall let yous know x mwach x
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- Robin said...
- Posted on Aug 16 2007 22:07 A laugh out loud fest, just as funny as the first two. Anyone who enjoyed them is in for a treatJackie and Chris still on form - just be careful not to choke on the popcorn!!! ENJOY!
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- sean lyal said...
- Posted on Aug 16 2007 19:31 i think kez should take his penis out of bryans bottom.
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- soph said...
- Posted on Aug 15 2007 17:10 goin 2 see rush hour 3 tomoz it gonna be class coz i love all the rush hours coz they r hilarios oh and it isnt a sick movie either so blahh it class
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- qwert said...
- Posted on Aug 15 2007 10:11 pooo
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- bow wow said...
- Posted on Aug 14 2007 15:55 i fink rush hour3 a brilliant film as gd as rush hour 1+2 ini bruv. newaiiz jus wanna mention me bow wow gonna b in rush hour 4 so luk ou 4 me bruv. nehoos overall i fink it a sikkle film lol. im ou bruv! :P
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- Jamie said...
- Posted on Aug 14 2007 15:39 Funniest Rush hour yet, taxi driver is hilarious! Tucker kicks arse again.
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- Dante and Mary said...
- Posted on Aug 14 2007 13:47 thumbs up.... one of the best. very funny and the action was from start to finish. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker ... a good combination. we bet its a blockbuster movie.
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- rushhour said...
- Posted on Aug 14 2007 12:56 ALL SUMMER DEAL GO TO ANY CINEMA AND SAY TO THE PERSON WHO IS SORTING OUT YOUR TICKETS AND SAY RUSH HOUR 3 BUM CHEEK AND YOU GET A FREE TICKET OR FREE POPCORN OR FREE DRINK SO GET DOWN TO YOUR NEAREST CINEMA AND SAY RUSH HOUR 3 BUM CHEEK.
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- old greg said...
- Posted on Aug 14 2007 12:49 awesome film, how can you freaks think it is a bad movie, jees!!!
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Cast & crew
Director: Brett Ratner
Producer: Arthur Sarkissian, Roger Birnbaum, Jay Stern, Jonathan Glickman, Andrew Z Davis
Cast: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Hiroyuki Sanada, Noemie Lenoir, Yvan Attal, Zhang Jingchu, Youki Kudoh, Max von Sydow, Roman Polanski full cast
Genre(s): Action/Adventure, Comedy
Rated: 12A
UK Release: Aug 10 2007
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