Rush Hour
Rush Hour

Rush Hour

2007TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Rush Hour is a sketch show made by Zeppotron and shown on BBC Three during March and April 2007. The show featured several sketches centred around characters travelling to work, school or otherwise, therefore many of the sketches took place inside a car or bus. Several cult and up and coming comedians and comic actors star in the show, each performing several of the characters. The cast includes Adam Buxton, Sanjeev Kohli, Miranda Hart, Frankie Boyle, David Armand, Marek Larwood, Kerry Godliman, Bruce Mackinnon, Naomi Bentley, Lorna Watson, and Katy Wix. BBC Three didn't recommission the show for a second series due to bad reviews.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users70%
Director: Brett RatnerGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective James Carter travels to Paris with his old friend, Detective Inspector Yan Naing Lee, to investigate the murder of a Chinese diplomat. Their investigation uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving the Triads, leading them on a wild chase through the city. Carter and Lee must race against time to stop the assassination of Soo Yung, the ambassador's daughter, and expose the criminals behind the plot.

Critical Reception

Rush Hour 3 received generally negative reviews from critics, although it was a commercial success at the box office. Many critics found the film to be formulaic and lacking the freshness of its predecessors, with some praising the chemistry between Chan and Tucker but criticizing the predictable plot and dated humor. Audiences, however, seemed to enjoy the familiar action and comedic pairings.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the chemistry between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker remains a highlight, the film suffers from a tired plot and uninspired comedic gags.
  • The action sequences are competent but lack the innovation seen in previous installments.
  • The movie relies too heavily on familiar tropes and fails to offer anything new to the franchise.

Google audience: Google users generally found Rush Hour 3 to be an enjoyable if unoriginal action-comedy. Many appreciated the familiar banter and action sequences between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, though some noted that the humor felt repetitive and the plot predictable. Despite its critical shortcomings, it provided a fun, lighthearted cinematic experience for fans of the series.

Fun Fact

During the filming of Rush Hour 3, Jackie Chan broke his nose during a fight sequence with actor Yasuaki Kurata.

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