Rush Hour Critic Reviews

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Based upon 11 Critic Reviews
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Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites

Rush Hour effectively teams Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in a formulaic but funny action comedy that should please fans of both stars.Read the full review

Washington Post | Stephen HunterAdd Critic to Favorites

A sturdily entertaining vehicle, easily the little guy's best American-made film.Read the full review

Slate | David EdelsteinAdd Critic to Favorites

The first real Jackie Chan picture crafted for the American market, is a terrific piece of junk filmmaking.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Bob GrahamAdd Critic to Favorites

This good-natured comedy is set off by the high spirits of its stars.Read the full review

Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

Lightweight and made out of familiar elements, but they're handled with humor and invention.Read the full review

Variety | Joe LeydonAdd Critic to Favorites

A frankly formulaic but raucously entertaining action comedy.Read the full review

USA Today | Mike ClarkAdd Critic to Favorites

There's a familiar feeling to the movie even beyond its twinkle-eyed martial arts melees.Read the full review

The New York Times | Elvis MitchellAdd Critic to Favorites

At regular intervals the film stops short for similiarly nifty Chan choreography, letting the star flip, swivel, scamper up walls and hurl large objects with his feet.Read the full review

ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites

A somewhat lackluster cop buddy movie that goes wrong in two big ways: (1) it fails to utilize Chan's full range of skills, relegating him to the role of a kickboxing action hero and virtually ignoring his comedic aptitude, and (2) it saddles him with a partner, played by the irritating Chris Tucker.Read the full review

Washington Post | Michael O'SullivanAdd Critic to Favorites

A misbegotten marriage of sweet and sour.Read the full review

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