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RUSH HOUR review
If you read the piece I wrote on the PRINCE OF
EGYPT article a few days back, you’ll remember I
didn’t want to go see RUSH HOUR.
A brief reminder. I’m in California, I’m out here for
the world premiere of RUSH HOUR, the director
Brett Ratner loves the site and wanted me at the
premiere. So I came. To be truthful, I haven’t seen
MONEY TALKS his previous film, I’m not a fan of
Charlie Sheen’s so I didn’t go see it, though I had
good word on it.
I wasn’t in the mood for this film when I began
writing the piece on PRINCE OF EGYPT. So I put
on some soundtracks to get my mind as far away from
P.O.E. as possible. Phantom of the Paradise and Six
String Samurai had the sound to put me in the mood,
so as I typed the P.O.E. piece, that’s what I was
listening to.
Our driver arrived at the hotel and he drove us (Dad
and I) to the premiere which was being held at
Graumann’s Chinese Theater. (I’ll never call it
Mann’s, it’s an issue with me.) The driver pulls us
right up to the red carpet, this is actually a first for
me... to be driven to the red carpet. The other three
premieres I had to cab it, subway it and hitch a ride.
As Dad and I set foot on the carpet we get the first bit
of World Premiere coolness. On the carpet with us is
Kane from KUNG FU. That’s right, David Carridine.
Cool.
At the end of the red carpet is Sean Jordan from
ment. He asks Dad and I to pose for a shot.
That’s when the lady from Entertainment Weekly
asks me some questions.
“What was the last video you rented?”
Throne of Blood by Akira Kurasawa.
“What was the last bit of fashion you acquired?”
I almost laughed at her, but then told her it was the
Nancy and Sluggo tie I had on.
She then asked me, “What is the defining film
moment for me thus far this year?”
Seeing the fifty minutes of PRINCE OF EGYPT in
the DreamWorks screening room.
That’s when I left the red carpet and entered the
theater. I hated that last question because it got my
mind back on PRINCE OF EGYPT. So I looked
about the theater lobby and tried to think of other
things. Suddenly a New Line Publicist comes up. He
shakes my hand and says he hopes I like the movie.
Then Dad and I enter the mainly empty Chinese
Theater and sit.
As I look around I remember that I have been here
only once before. That was for THE FUGITIVE on
opening day. What a great film experience that was.
Wow. At this point Dad begins hounding on Chris
Tucker... he doesn’t much like Chris, downright hated
him in FIFTH ELEMENT.
Various Hollywood types chat with me, and the film
begins about an hour late, but as I’ve come to learn
from Hollywood Premieres... well they start an hour
late and the crowd is mainly cynical industry types.
RUSH HOUR
I was surprised. I enjoyed it quite a bit, though I
wished I had been seeing it a screening in Austin with
a normal audience as they would have absolutely
gone nuts for this film. The Line People will love this
one.
Alright, now I need to classify some things about this
film. First off it’s not the best movie Jackie Chan has
ever made. For me... that’s DRUNKENMASTER II.
Best Chris Tucker film? Yeah, probably. It’s more
complete storywise than FIFTH ELEMENT, though I
love a lot of that film.
It is the best film Jackie has made for the U.S.
This is an eighties buddy film. And in a lot of ways
it’s quite surprising. First off the violence is much...
harsher than I was expecting. Lots of people die in
this one. Bad guys kill a lot of people.
You know how usually when Jackie Chan gets hit it
looks like it hurts, but when he hits someone you
don’t really feel it? Well in RUSH HOUR, you feel
his hits. I don’t know what it was, maybe it was the
editing, or maybe the sound effects. But there are
some hits that Jackie makes that are just punishing.
How does Jackie’s action stand up. Well I liked it.
It’s not like his other films where he’s the only reason
to watch the screen though. Here, Chris Tucker is the
other character, and he excells. Of course if you
don’t like Chris and you LOVE Jackie... well this
won’t be your film.
Though... I don’t know. Dad doesn’t like Chris
Tucker and he liked the film, but then that’s Dad, he’s
a bit weird sometimes.
Is there anything outstanding about the film?
Yeah, I love Lalo Schifrin’s score.
COOOOOOOOOOL. It’s like a hip hop Enter the
Dragon mix. I had heard rumors that there were
factions in New Line that were opposed to the score,
they were on crack, because this score is super-uber
cool. For me, it adds that extra bit of coolness.
The fight scene at that place that you’ll know after
you see the movie, well it’s real cool. When Jackie is
spinning those two things around and hitting all those
people....huh huh huh huh coool.
Favorite gag. The old man with the... ummmm...
cigarette. Yeah. That’s what it is. That guy should
be on T-Shirts. His answers and Tucker’s questions
should be memorized by geeks. They are cool.
As for Brett Ratner. Well I liked the direction of the
film. It felt like a really good updating of the eighties
buddy cop film with a groovy ninties/seventies score.
The most important thing is he didn’t pull an Antoine
Fuqua. What do I mean by that? Well, in
REPLACEMENT KILLERS, Antoine’s direction
seemed to be in awe of Chow Yun Fat. Here... well,
Brett plays Jackie like he’s an alien to the universe
he’s in. So there is no.....
OHMYGODIT’SJACKIECHAN shots, which
completely dragged the hell out of Replacement
Killers for me.
This isn’t a great film, but it is one helluva fun one.
It’s a Friday night film that you take your buddies to.
Like I said, I can’t wait to see this with a real
audience. You see... the film played pretty good with
the industry crowd, but I know for an absolute fact
that if New Line’s advertising has worked and big full
audiences go... well... they’ll love it. How do I
know? Because I did, and really when ya get right
down to it, I’m a fairly normal audience member, I
just take up more of the seat than most.
Check it out, it’s pretty fun. And that’s what the film
was trying for.
Just so you TALK BACK people know. I have seen FRIDAY and DEAD PRESIDENTS. I love both films and I do recommend seeing them, especially DEAD PRESIDENTS which just goes to show how the Hughes brothers should get the go ahead on just about whatever they wanna make. Oh and keep using Danny Elfman while their at it!! As for the 'rascism' in this film. Well it's total BS. It's so even handed and poking fun at everyone on all sides that to label it rascism is ignorant as all hell. Every color in the rainbow was at the premiere and to label Brett Ratner's work rascist is quite simply a WRONG. The guy is so non biased it's not even funny. Tucker does poke fun at Jackie's english, but Jackie pokes fun at his, and not only that, but his Chinese too. Judging a film based on a trailer is the most idiotic thing I've ever heard. You wanna rip the film apart... fine, but rip it apart based on an informed basis. I saw it again tonight with my sister, Quint, Father Geek and the Line People. Everybody seemed to have a whole lot of fun with it. I might even end up at it one more time as I think Tom Joad will be itching to see it this weekend.
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I love Jackie Chan, and I found that Chris tucker was pretty funny in 5:th Element, though I must say that it was not Luc Besson's best movie by far.. (I find that I like Nikita and the big blue the best)..
Anyway if you say that you enjoyed the movie this much I must go see it.. :)..
One funny thing I must mention is that I didn't even know I was a Jackie chan fan until a little while ago although I have seen almost all his movies... when I lived in souhtern Africa I just rented all the Hong Kong movies I could find and it didn't occur to me that they all starred the same funny guy. (Jackie Chan)..
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I enjoyed The Fifth Element simply as a triumph of style over substance. The plot was ludicrous to say the least, but I honestly felt that Chris Tucker stole the movie. Sure, the character was a little annoying...because it was written that way. But Mr. Tucker gave a performance that made me ask "Who IS that???"
But...from what I've seen of his acting in other movies, it looks like a little may go a long way. Watching the previews, this role looks like one tailored for Martin Lawrence or an early '80s Eddie Murphy. Unfortunately, he kept the high-pitched whine. Little did I know that is his normal speaking voice. -
Geez Harry, is there a film that you don't like? It seems that you have truly been bought by the Hollywood establishment in your quest to become part of it. Remember the heady days of your Batman and Robin reviews, when you above all people were leading the charge for the heads of Warner's execs? Now, to be fair, you have given some minorly negative reviews (the Avengers, for instance), but you seem to be bending over backwards (or is that forwards) in your zest to please the powers that be just so you can get an in with them 9remember Godzilla and Armageddon? PUHLEEEEEZE!). It makes me wonder if you will stop the website when you have finally made it-you know, forget the people that made you a legend.
I saw RUSH HOUR 2 days before you, and even sent you a review to warn you about it. While it is a cop/buddy film, it is extremely derivative and does not even approach the level of Riggs/Murtaugh. The most insulting thing about the movie is the stereotyping of both blacks and Asians in the film, a factor which shows that Hollywood has not moved very far from the Breakfast at Tiffany's days. This was not a Jackie Chan film and it was not a Chris Tucker film, but it was an amalgam that doesn't work. I mean, any film where you can pick out the "secret bad guy" ten minutes into the film insults the audience.
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Harry I'm really disappointed in your apparent lack of knowledge on the work that Chris Tucker has done over the last few years. The fact that you would name his shitty little role in 5th Element as if that was the best thing he's ever done is both telling and sad. The telling part is that you don't seem to even be aware of the role of the Vietnam vet/herione addict that Tucker played to perfection in the Hughs Brothers' "Dead Presidents". I can't believe that you would also leave out the role of Smokey in the movie "Friday" where he was funny as shit. Even the cameo he played in Jackie Brown was a gem in Mr. Tucker's resume. It is a real smack in the face to mention "5th Element" which was a piece of shit and not let your readers know about these other worthy movies. The sad part is that you're spending so much time trying to be large that you've gotten away from what this site used to be. I'm hopin' that you'll get it together man because in order to be the man you've got to do your DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMNNNNNN!!! homework...
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Drunken master is the greatest Chan movie of all time!
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Schumacker is a fuck.
The movie looks pretty shitty. I'm not impressed by Chris Tucker's performance in anything. Jackie Chan--who is sweet--doesn't make good movies that are released in American theaters.
Also, here's a thought, Something About Mary will make close to how much Lost World made.
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Whoever out there has a problem with Harry or anyone else liking a movie that doesn't happen to be "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" should really, really lighten up. I see almost everything that comes out and must admit that I do really try to find something that I like in almost every picture and will damn it to hell if I fail. If it's something that just dies like "Ghost and the Darkness," I will just leave it alone, but even "The History of the World Part I" had that marvelous Spanish Inquisition number. Lighten up!
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So, What was good about Batman and Robin? I agree that people can have different tastes in movies. I loathe to admit that I even enjoyed Point Break. My point in my e-mail was that Harry never gives a bad review when he is invited to the WORLD PREMIEREs. Methinks his objectiveness has suffered as a result. I was not just attacking Harry. I was offended by the stereotypes in the film. If this is your idea of a "Fun Mall movie", D.W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation" must be your bible on how race relations between blacks and whites should be. By the way, I gave the movie a 5 in the opinion poll. Not the best film (by far), but not the worst film (eg, Highlander 2 territory).
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Rush Hour is one of the few films I have honestly been looking forward to seeing this summer/fall. Yeah, I thought The Fifth Element had serious style-over-substance problems too, but admit it -- you at least REMEMBER Chris Tucker from that role! Plus, I totally love Jackie Chan, and I've only seen a handful of his films. Looking at the buzz, I will be trying to see Drunken Master II. His autobiography is out; has anyone read it yet?
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Would you rather Harry start giving bad reviews to movies he sees at premiers just to prove a point? Besides, he was critical of Alien Resurrection....at the premier.
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I agree w/ the gent who stated earlier that Harry really should do his Tucker homework. I *LIKE* Chris Tucker, and I thought his role in that dreadful(but beautiful) Fifth Element, was annoying at best. (On a side note, my fave Luc Besson film is by far the uber cool PROFESSIONAL). For people who want to see Chris Tucker taken seriously--and really show his skills, see Dead Presidents. Anyone who's seen the film knows that he was really the finest actor in the piece. As to Rush Hour, my take is Drunken 2 will NEVER be beaten. That *is* Jackie's crowning achievement, flawed, only because it didn't have his cohorts in crime: (sp) Yeung Beau and Samo Hung.
What bothers me is that Rush hour has offended a great MANY asians--and that's enough to get me concerned. Coupled by the fact that I read that Jackie wasn't pleased w/ the film and that he was downright annoyed by Chris Tucker--I might not go see it.
As to Harry's selling out. Questionable. I still follow most of his reviews. However, the big premieres, I must admit, he is a bit lenient on. Godzilla was bad. Armeggedon was unbearable. *BUT* for every movie I question him on, he redeems w/ the movies that a lot of hollywood types didn't like. Jackie Brown. Contact. I *LOVED* those two. Hollywood frowned on them. I believe Harry gave good responses too. Cut the man some slack. Who *wouldn't* be a little starry-eyed with all the glitter and gold. Geez! They rolled a red carpet. I know if Harry reads enough of these, he'll do what's right. We don't hate you Harry. We just want you to do the right thing.
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I have been reading your column for sometime now.
In the past I have found you to be witty, insightful, and generally a very good descriptive writer.
I would like to state that I don't feel it has been the same person writting the past few months of reviews.
The tone and descriptive use of adjectives has changed.
I dont know if I am right or you have just changed some of your writting technique, but it is very noticable.
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And before you bag on people for not spelling something correctly, keep in mind that a spell checker won't catch it if you type 'there' when you mean 'their'. I mean really, is there a lamer criticism? If you disagree with what somebody types, that's cool. But bashing people for grammar and spelling mistakes is so utterly pathetic. On a completely unrelated note, Chris Tucker is absolutely hysterical in Friday and should be mostly remembered for that. His character in 5th Element was as over the top as he was supposed to be. I mean, look at Gary Oldman in that. I think he's one of the finest actors of our time (just watch Immortal Beloved and you'll swear he becomes Beethoven) and he plays like Elmer Fudd mated with Darth Vader. Perhaps instead of singling out Chris Tucker as a shortcoming people should realize that the movie fell short in almost every way. It was one of those films you wanted so badly to like you overlooked all the flaws to just not HATE it. At any rate, I'm looking forward to seeing Rush Hour. I like Chris Tucker and I love Jackie Chan so it doesn't seem that evil.
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Harry and Co
Your answer to the "latest video rental" question reminded me. I feel silly telling you this, but you've been outa town alot so... Alamo Draft house is showing Throne of Blood and Rashanon next Wednesday. I've seen Dreams, Ran, and Samurai on the big screen, and am sure that these will not disappoint. Later -
Ok, to everyone: I want to clarify my comments on MY review of RUSH HOUR posted here on talk back. --- YES, there is a certain amount of un-PC-ness to this film. Tucker's character seems to be related every other black person in the film. And Tucker makes a LOT of 'chop suey' jokes with Jackie besting him every time, adding to his bufoonery. BUT it isn't malicious... there is STILL an innocence at work (like most of Chan's films) that (in the hollywood system) invokes the 80's buddy movie. --- Heck, there's lots in this movie you could hate, but it's a complete package. Tucker here has a chance to best Eddie Murphy in 48 hours. Or just to BE Eddie Murphy in 48 hours... If the last shot of the opening scene (the 'Micheal Jackson' dance) doesn't kick your brain with 'there is no WAY a policeman is going to do that while there are injured cops around' then you are taking this film WAAAAAy to seriously. --- And on to Harry. Remember: this site is Ain't it COOL, not ain't it GOOD. (Does that smart Harry? That's pride fuckin wit cha.) Remember, Harry (to Hollywood) is the voice of internet movie geekdom. He's becoming thier liason to us. I think Father Geek raised Harry with at least a few principles, and I don't think Harry can be bought, just wined and dined. And if Harry were to go over to the Darkside... well, there'd be a need for a new thick-fingered samurai in the land. --- Gully out.
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Harry, do you know why you have a wallet with BAD MOTHER FUCKER on it? It's because your talk back section is just about one of the coolest and informative things about your site. I am having a blast reading the comments from this non-movie review. I just hope that all you geeks out there will take a chance and stray away from what the masses say is a good, safe "black" movie (Nutty Professor aka some bullshit) and rent a raw, funny ass movie like friday. (Harry this means you too) Humor me Harry, please!!! Give your brood an assignment to rent "Friday" and "Dead Presidents" and review them both when you have time. The fact that Father Geek hates Chris Tucker should only validate the fact that Chris is on some 90's shit. Not that stale 70's and 80's BS. Your dad probably can't get into Wu-tang either. TOO RAW!!!!
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If you folks are so unhappy with the site and how Harry handles it, go find another sandbox to play in. The nature of opinions is that EVERYONE has one. If you don't agree with Harry's, fine, but let's can the "sellout" crap... the man's paid his dues
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Have any of you turkeys ever bother to see Friday or Dead Presidents?
There is life beyond sci-fi, you know.
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Man... why is it that whenever someone has an opinion that differs from someone else's... the accusation of "sell-out" always rears its' ugly head?
I say all the people who accuse Harry of being a sell out are Jealous that he is what they wish to be. By saying Harry is a sell-out because he likes a movie that you don't, is assuming that he is wrong and you are right. Talk about arrogance. What the hell right does anyone have to judge another's opinion as false and their own as the only possible truth? In a word, that is the ultimate racism.
Harry... take this section down... people are two self centered and manipulative to be heard in a public forum like this. If everyone was honest and full of integrity, this would work. But humans are not like that, and it doesn't. Rather than allow them a place to flame you, let them spend their hard earned money watching crap like batman... for a person that provides a service for free, you are certainly unappreciated by people who complain when they can't get something for free. -
Palpatine, in the preview I saw Chris Tucker made his 'What the hell did you just say?' statement in response to Jackie saying 'We should go back to my crib' (or something similar). This is not a statement you would normally hear from Jackie (hence the joke). It has nothing to do with Jackie's 'mumbly' English. Whether this is how the scene actually plays in the movie I have no idea. The point is you can find persecution wherever you'd like if you look at the world with tunnel vision. And as for Harry liking Armageddon, that's why you were given conscious thought and the ability to think for yourself (I'm assuming here). I just feel silly that I obviously missed the statement from Harry when I logged onto the website that all of his opinions were exactly the same as what your opinions on a film will be. Get a life, you're not going to agree with ANY reviewer every time. The fact that Harry enjoyed this movie might just be because he enjoyed it and not because there is some sinister plot to turn your tiny world upside down.
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.... just what in the hell did he say??
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post above describes Nutty professor as a black movie. I saw it and thought it was apart of the general mass thing. Are movies black if they are about black subjects or if you have predominate black cast/or filmmakers regardless of subject? Lowang, How can you compare Chris rock with Tucker i think their comdey is different. Rock is more in the vain of pryor, bruce and carlin. While tucker isn't about making serious comments on race and society. he is more about goofin'. I think they both are funny for what they provide.
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Two important points about Harry's reviews: A) He always tells us about his day, so you know his frame of mind. This is a level of honesty certain old guys would never give you. B) He explicitly stated that this movie was not a Great movie, just a good fun movie.
As far as Armageddon goes...I assure you, the science was solid (and that's not just an opinion) and the crew of roughnecks were the perfect representatives of our humble, troubled race to save the planet. -
Tell me there's a place to find it? Not "Predator II"; "Predator." Has it ever been released?
I'm a big fan of good instrumentals on soundtracks. I often use them for my work (I'm a morning DJ).
Can you recommend some good ones I can use as music beds underneath our talking?
Obliged!
Bruce Maiman
KDON/Monterey
By the way, do you ever do any radio? Your web site is cool (I've just started visiting) and with info that's ahead of the curve (previews, insider production scoops), it might be fun for listeners. Just a thought.
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I just saw RH, and it was great fun. And for all the talk about it being rascist, no way. A lot of the jokes are simply about how they are from different cultures, not because he speaks mumbly English. The trailers sort of give a wrong impression of that... but anyway...
This movie is going to be fucking huge. In just /two/ days, it has made 23.4 million dollars. It's going to make around 32-35 this weekend. I was totally suprised by these numbers, but they are true. It's a humongous hit. So don't bag Harry because he liked it... apparently, a lot of other people liked it too. -
Jet Li does not always use wires in his movies. In fact, Once Upon a time in China and Fist of Legend (two of the best kung-fu movies ever) do NOT have any wires.
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Drunken Master II ruled, but will we see it on the big screen anytime soon? I doubt it. Jackie's character gets smashed on liquor and his fighting skills improve! Someone will scream that it promotes underage drinking! You KNOW it would happen...
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I was forced to go to Rush Hour, first and foremost, you should know that. I enjoy Jackie Chan, but of late have been let down by his movies because of the lame women he's had as foils. When I saw the previews with Chris Tucker....well, my response to my fiance was "hell no, I won't go". I loved Fifth Element but thoroughly despised Chris Tucker.
So, with company visiting from out of town I was sucked in to going to Rush Hour. The minute Chris Tucker appeared on the screen I settled in for a very long movie.
That being said, I have to admit, I liked the movie. Liked it enough to see it again. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it and I was quite disgusted that Chris Tucker made me laugh. I didn't think it would work, I didn't want it to work, but it did.
First time I've posted to your site, Harry, first time I've felt the need to share my shock at enjoying a movie I really wanted to hate. Still in shock, deb -
Once Upon a Time in China had NO WIRES. The sequels, did, but not the first, THAT's why it was so good. NO WIRES. The butterfly triple spin at the end -- no wire. Please do some freakin' research before you embarrass yourself. Jeez. Don't doubt that these guys can't actually do the stuff.
How many GREAT films has Jackie filmed? Huh? Perhaps one or two, and the rest sucked. Rumble in the Bronx? Shit. Supercop? Shit. Crime Story? More shit. Have you ever seen Fist of Legend? How bout Fong Sai Yuk, or even Tai Chi Master. If you haven't seen these films, then you are doing yourself a diservice.
Jet Li is a MUCH better actor than Jackie. All Jackie knows is physical comedy, which gets pretty damn tiring. Jet Li can -- look much cooler than Jackie, and his moves look a hellavu lot better.
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Actually, I clarified the statement by saying (or something similar) because I had used quotation marks and realized I wasn't sure if it was a correct quote. While I understood the statement just fine when I saw the preview, I didn't commit every preview line to memory (silly me). At any rate, the statement did seem clear enough to me, and it was a statement you normally wouldn't hear from Jackie. Again, hence the humor. Not mumbly English. Why must some people seek persecution?
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Watch the trailer again and you'll notice that it is two different bits of the movie spliced together, a common tactic in film trailers. In the context of the film, the comment is not racist in any way, shape or form. Had you taken the time of actually seeing the film, you wouldn't have made such an incorrect statement.
As for dissing Harry..... Harry, unlike you it seems, is capable of forming opinions based on actual intelligent thought!! Give it a try sometime, ya may find you like it.
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Rush hour was one of the most entertaining films of the year. Chris Tucker is one of the funniest men alive, and Jackie Chan kicks ass. And I don't understand how you can call a film racist when there are five main good guys: three asians, a black man, and a spanish lady. I call that diversity.
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Two words for you:
31 million.
ooooh, gotta hurt.
PS Harry,
I will never EVER listen to another review of yours after going to Six String Samurai. That was THE WORST MOVIE EVER CREATED!!! It was SOOOO awful. They should've told us the specific drug we were supposed to be on to understand it.
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The funny thing about this movie is that I hate Chris Tucker. And I am not a big Jackie Chan fan either. Yet setting the racism apart, I really liked this movie. I don't know why. I have seen Jackie do the same moves in movies like Rumble in the Bronx and Operation Condor, and I didn't really care. But this movie did. Just my 2 cents.
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I don't get how anybody could miss the fact that after jackie says like, 'I can show you my hood' or whatnot, he's on an airplane. And when Tucker says, 'what the hell did you just say?' they're like, standing in some street or something. How could you miss those were two different scenes?
Agh, anyways, as for Chris Tucker; I find him funny, except his voice annoys me. But I can overcome that, cause he's still real funny. Anyways, I'm gopnna shutup now, I've made my points.
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Loved the movie. Chan and Tucker got some real chemistry going there... something you can see if you catch their interviews on TV. I think plans for a sequel, or sequels, is well in order.
Blade too.
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How can you even comment on Chris Tucker without having seen FRIDAY?!That's Chris' movie. The role in the 5th element was originally written for the Artist formerly known as Prince (go figure), and Chris was brought in at the last second to replace him. I suggest you go see Friday before you try to make any more 'educated' judgements on Tucker's acting ability.
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Let me just say that my uncle works for a production company in Hong Kong and that he knows Jet LI. and yes Oatic and Fist of legend both used wiring, it's more prominent in oatic then in fist but they both use WIRING! If you ever have seen jet li in person the guy is 5' 5" tall while Jackie chan is 5'8" tall Jackie chan can jump 5-6 feet in the air while Li can jump 4-5 feet in the air. In Fist there is a part where Jet jumps 10 feet in the air to do a sidekick and when he does a back flip from an footswipe fighting with his colleague(the guy in purple) these two parts are mainly wired parts and that is why they are so fast. If you ever watch an Jet li/Tsui Hark movie you'll see that they are alway's cutting the action and showing you closeups of feet and punches. While in a Jackie Chan film with the exeption of "thunderbolt" it is always filmed pretty much continuous for maybe 1-2 minutes in a wide angle to show no wires. While in jet li movies it is maybe constant for twenty seconds before they show another angle. And another fact Jackie is more an acrobat that makes ingenious martial arts moves while Jet li is an Olympian martial artist who usually just follows forms. So bottom line both are great martial artists but Jackie is a Stuntman extraodinaire and makes his films look better. Jackie even said that real Kung Fu is boring. one or two moves should be enough to take down your opponent not twenty minutes like in his films. It is just Jackie makes his fights more entertaining than Jet Li's except for fist of legend which is still underneath dm2 because of all jackie's acrobatic skills.
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Kof take Jet Li's small dick out of your mouth mofo! I can't believe you think his movies don't use wiring when they so obviously do! Everyone in Hong Kong knows he uses wiring, that's why Jackie Chan is always at the top of the box office and an international film star. I mean Jet Li is a great martial artist but on film everyone goes to see Jackie because he makes it look better and Jet Li doesn't even belong in the same sentence. How can you say supercop is shit when you see Jackie hang hundreds of feet in the air from a helicopter. Jet Li would piss in his pants. Sure Jackie's plots are crappy but I don't think ther are ways to write fight scenes in wothout being crappy. Did u see Jet Li's black mask or once upon a time in china and america? once you see a killer kung fu cowboy with a handlebar mustache fighting with a spurred boot technique and he's fighting a Jet li in mocassins and Indian war paint. then jackie's plot's look a whole lot better. Oh Jet li is a cup of water- all shape and form, but Jackie is running water- always unpredictable. So take that KOF you piece of shit eating know-nothing crackhead. Damn research your movies before you open your big ass garbage mouth.
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Your review of the movie is right on. I saw it up at one of those big pink plexas on I-35 (going north toward Georgtown)and the brothers were standing up and cheering. The audience was almost as fun as the movie. However, that music score was a joke - way over the top. What's up with weak-ass (wishin' for Beverly Hills Cop) homeboy funk in C.T.'s scenes, mixed with that 'modern' electric Chinese cheese in J.C.'s scenes? They actually tried to mix the two sounds together (a blending of cultures) in scenes when JC and CT were fighting together. SO predictable. My friends and I were actually laughing about, and discussing the score during the film. Maybe it was supposed to be funny - Like in a Grand Royal, 808, miami bass kinda way. Some kind of funny cultural stereotyping to make a point --- NO WAY!. That score was just bad.
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I would like to clarify that KOF is a dirty pigfuck and that Jackie is the best I just saw Jet Li on a rerun of the tonight show and he speaks english like zippy gonzalez! It's pretty funny how he sounds like a mexican tacovendor. Anyway Jackie chan is the man cause I just saw all his kickass movies like dm 1 & 2, police story 1-4 and fearless hyena and all the brother movies and to see Jackie fly through a ladder or in a playground and jump from fifty feet is awe-inspiring to watch Jet li do another no shadow-kick is boring as hell. I mean Jackie is mr. versatility while Jet is style with no substance. all he does is knock a nigga down and gives a "look I'm bruce lee with my evil eye" kinda glare and everyone's like "ooh, he mr. cool, man" and all scary like "I don't wanna mess with "bad motherfucker". So Jet Li is just a Bruce poser wannabe and KOF is a gay homosexual assblaster!
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I think the best summary on the film is that it is FUN. This film does everything that it was intended:entertain. Was it perfect? No, not many are. But in viewing to escape from life for a little under two hours, it a nice ride. Yeah, I rated it an 8.
Have a day. Love your site.
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I saw rush hour and like most people wasn't quite satisfy w/ the limited action and stunts from Jackie.
But Chris Tucker was funny and he and Jackie had such good chemistry together.
However, I still agree the movie was very entertaining.
I am just hoping Harry would do a 2nd review of Rush Hour -
Are you saying that Drunken Master 2 is the best JC film ever made because that is the only foreign one you have seen which has not been imnported or ou seen all his films? Don't get me wrong! I have to agree that drunken master 2 is great, but there are other movies such as armour of god, Project A, and so forth that are reasonably comparable! All I gotta say is that when you talk about Jackie, don't front like you know anything about him! Most people westerners have never heard about Drunken Master 2 unless they read Yuen Lo's book! For all they know, you could say Shit Eater 2 was a good movie by Jackie and they would probably believe you!
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