Rush hour

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  • 2017
  • 1 hr 20 min

Rush Hour is an action comedy movie that follows the story of two very different police officers who team up to solve a kidnapping case. It was released in 1998 and is directed by Brett Ratner. The movie stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the lead roles and features a supporting cast including Tom Wilkinson, Elizabeth Peña, and Tzi Ma.

The movie starts with the kidnapping of the daughter of the Chinese consul in Los Angeles. Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan), a Hong Kong police officer, is sent to LA to help with the investigation. His job is to track down the kidnappers, but his efforts are met with resistance from the local police department due to cultural and language differences.

To further complicate matters, Lee is assigned a partner, Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker), who is a loud and obnoxious police officer known for his arrogance and disregard for rules. Carter is tasked with "babysitting" Lee and making sure nothing goes wrong during his stay in Los Angeles.

As the investigation progresses, Lee and Carter find themselves in a series of dangerous situations. They attend a downtown LA nightclub that leads them to a triad-owned restaurant, a human trafficking ring, and a luxury yacht party. Along the way, they clash several times due to their different approaches to police work and their cultural differences. However, they also learn to understand and appreciate each other's perspectives.

Along the way, the duo gets involved in several action-packed scenes involving car chases, gunfights, and hand-to-hand combat. Jackie Chan's martial arts skills are on full display throughout the movie, and Chris Tucker's witty dialogue adds a layer of humor to the action.

As the investigation heats up, it becomes apparent that the kidnapping is not just a simple ransom demand. There are political motives behind the kidnapping, and it is up to Lee and Carter to unravel the conspiracy and save the girl before it's too late.

Rush Hour is a thrilling and entertaining movie that balances action and comedy perfectly. The chemistry between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker is undeniable, and the duo's banter and slapstick humor add a unique flavor to the movie. The plot is engaging and keeps the audience guessing until the very end.

The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $244 million worldwide. It also spawned two sequels, Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3, both of which were also directed by Brett Ratner and starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Rush Hour remains a classic action comedy movie and is often cited as one of the best buddy cop movies of all time.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2017
  • Runtime
    1 hr 20 min