Review of Rush Hour 3 (2007) by Cara M — 11 Aug 2015
I kind of enjoy the first two Rush Hour movies, but for some reason I never felt compelled to watch any more. But when this one was airing on TV it was worth checking it out to see if they were able to recapture the magic.
The third time around it definitely seems like Jackie Chan is losing some of his speed and agility. The fights are still good, but they don't have the same thrill to them and I don't even feel they have as much imagination in the props used and stunts attempted.
The thing I really did enjoy in Rush Hour 3 was the way they connected back to the first film. It was a nice bit of nostalgia for people who like the franchise, and I liked revisiting characters I remembered from almost 10 years earlier.
The contrasting personalities and cultural differences between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker still works for comedy, and that's the best part of these movies. I can totally understand why some people might not like it, but I usually get some good laughs.
I think where this movie failed was in the plot. It was poorly constructed and didn't have a logical progression to it. I zoned out more than once, and would have a hard time telling you what happened (other than Max von Sydow being the least surprising villain reveal in cinematic history.
) I had moments of enjoyment from Rush Hour 3 but it's not one I'll revisit, while the first two films I'd gladly watch again.
This review of Rush Hour 3 (2007) was written by Cara M on 11 Aug 2015.
Rush Hour 3 has generally received mixed reviews.
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