Rush or Rubbish hour?

Camryn 2021-11-18 08:01:26

In 2007, known as the "year of movie sequels" because of the gathering of sequels, if the sequel Golden Strawberry Award is to be reviewed at the end of the year, "Rush Hour 3" must be a big hit. Its "excellent" performance even eliminated my resentment for "Harry Potter 5." The story of the old elder brother and the fried cold rice made the movie not only unable to rush, but turned into a rubbish hour.
The action scenes of the big brother and the humorous raps of the black buddies are the signature and foothold of the Pinnacle series, but in the third episode, the two lose their balance. The character of the Chinese police detective has not developed any more than in the past. The eldest brother is exhausted in several fighting scenes; while the black buddies over there are MJ mimicry shows and singing and dancing performances, repeated raps, and picking up girls. Brother loyalty arose. It is difficult for Chris Tucker not to grab the show. This also confirms once again that Jackie Chan's development in Hollywood has indeed come to an end.
The roles of Sanada Hiroyuki and Zhang Jingchu are basically downgraded versions of Zunlong and Zhang Ziyi. I really don't understand why Lao Mei chooses Asian actors. Is it because of "The Promise" and "Seven Swords"? Especially Zhang, lacking the beauty of the chapter and the ruthlessness in his bones, the chapter-style utilitarianism is full of writing on his face. I really don't like it.
Many plots in the film are familiar. For example, in the Martial Arts Theatre, the scene where the Chinese basketball player Sun Mingming played a giant fighting with his brothers was derived from Bruce Lee's movie. It was also used in the original film "City Hunter" by Jackie Chan. The shape of the beard is very similar to Bill's master in "Kill Bill"; and the giant, master, and even the entire martial arts scene, like other scenes, have basically nothing to do with the main line. The climax of the Eiffel Tower can be regarded as thrilling, but compared with the roller coaster scene in "Baby Project" and the opening tower crane scene of the new "007", it has more reference and insufficient innovation.
Roman Polanski's appearance is still worth seeing. The scene of the "physical examination" on the two brothers is reminiscent of the old man's past, and he will smile with his heart. However, compared to the old Rolling Stone gun Keith Richards in "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" in "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" cooler than Captain Jack, the latter is the cameo classic.
The quality of the whole film is not high, which makes some supporting role jokes stand out. For example, the French taxi driver is really amazing. From the beginning of hatred of Chinese and Americans, his mouth was full of chirping and crookedness, to the moment he was motivated by the gunfight, he wore a baseball cap and became a Robert De Niro version of the "taxi driver". The exaggerated French humor was hilarious.

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Extended Reading

Rush Hour 3 quotes

  • [from trailer]

    Detective James Carter: We need to get her to relax.

    Chief Inspector Lee: Maybe we should put on a dirty movie.

    Detective James Carter: Lee!

    Chief Inspector Lee: Only $9.95.

  • Master Yu: May I help you?

    Detective James Carter: We'll be asking the questions old man. Who are you?

    Master Yu: Yu.

    Detective James Carter: No, not me. You.

    Master Yu: Yes, I'm Yu.

    Detective James Carter: Just answer the damn question! Who are you?

    Master Yu: I have told you!

    Detective James Carter: Are you deaf?

    Master Yu: No. Yu is blind.

    Detective James Carter: I'm not blind. You blind.

    Master Yu: That is what I just said.

    Detective James Carter: You just said what?

    Master Yu: I did not say what, I said Yu.

    Detective James Carter: That's what I'm asking you.

    Master Yu: And Yu was answering.

    Detective James Carter: Shut up!

    Detective James Carter: You!

    Master Yu: Yes?

    Detective James Carter: Not you. Him! What's your name?

    Mi: Mi.

    Detective James Carter: Yes, you.

    Mi: I'm Mi.

    Master Yu: He's Mi and I'm Yu.

    Detective James Carter: And I'm about to whoop your old ass man because I am sick of playing games! You, me? Everybody's ass around here!