This web application is in Beta version.
Movie Profile
Rush Hour 2
2001 · United States, Hong Kong - Brett Ratner
L.A.P.D. Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) is on vacation in Hong Kong, visiting his good friend Hong Kong Police Force Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan). Carter is interested in having a good time; however, soon after he arrives, a bomb explodes at the American Consulate. Inspector Lee is assigned to the case, which becomes personal when it is discovered that it somehow involves Ricky Tan (John Lone), his late police officer father's former partner. Tan, who was suspected, but never proven, of having a role in Lee's father's death, is now a leader of the Triads.
Genres:
Action, Comedy, Sport, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
Release date:
2001-08-03
External links:
-
Rotten Tomatoes
20 Critic reviews
-
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
August 09, 2002 read full article
-
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
The whole film plays like an outtake, and that I do mean as a compliment.
August 09, 2001 read full article
-
Ebert & Roeper
August 09, 2001 read full article
-
Charles Taylor
Salon.com
While the rest of it isn't really any good, it's certainly no chore to watch.
August 07, 2001 read full article
-
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
The film seems content to rely on the formula that could (small sigh) extend for a few more sequels.
August 06, 2001 read full article
-
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
For fans of the still-youthful franchise, this movie's going to hit the spot.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Stephen Hunter
Washington Post
About half as much fun as the original, and for August, that's probably good enough.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Wesley Morris
San Francisco Chronicle
As long as it's entangled in multi-culti absurdity, Rush Hour 2 is actually a better time than the first one.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee
Chan has surprisingly little to do -- fewer action sequences than usual and even less dialogue to wrestle with.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Gene Seymour
Newsday
It's possible to detect a somewhat calmer, more controlled disposition in this sequel compared with its predecessor.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Steven Rosen
Denver Post
Nobody expects this to be, say, The French Connection, but it should make a little more sense.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Kevin Courrier
Globe and Mail
Provides a little dance in its step to lift it above the shrill or the innocuous.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Jay Carr
Boston Globe
Chan and Tucker go through their paces with the confidence and flair of trapeze artists who know they can rely on each other.
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
How can a movie allow [Tucker] to be so obnoxious and make no acknowledgment that his behavior is aberrant?
August 03, 2001 read full article
-
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
Better than its predecessor, and that goes for everything from the fight scenes to Chan's grasp of English.
August 02, 2001 read full article
-
A.O. Scott
New York Times
Though it lacks some of the high-spirited spark of the original -- it often feels like the fifth or sixth rather than the second in a franchise series -- the action and humor are enough to make an hour and a half pass quickly and pleasantly.
August 02, 2001 read full article
-
Jonathan Foreman
New York Post
The overall pace is slack enough to make the movie's 93 minutes feel twice as long.
August 02, 2001 read full article
-
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
Lacking in spontaneity and freshness.
August 02, 2001 read full article
-
Eric Harrison
Houston Chronicle
Watching it is a soul-numbing experience, but that probably won't keep it from being a big hit.
August 02, 2001 read full article
-
Susan Stark
Detroit News
Director Brett Ratner efficiently delivers on audience expectation at every turn.
August 02, 2001 read full article
-
