Rush Hour 2

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Rush Hour 2

PG-13

Released Aug 3, 2001

1h 30m

Action

Comedy

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After an explosion at the US Embassy in Hong Kong kills two customs agents investigating currency smuggling, Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and James Carter (Chris Tucker) search for the mastermind. Ricky Tan (John Lone), head of the Fu-Cang-Long Triad, sends out his minions to insure that Carter and Lee don't solve the case.

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Critics Consensus

Rush Hour 2 doesn't feel as fresh or funny as the first, and the stunts lack some of the intricacy normally seen in Chan's films.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Less compelling than the first, but fun for fans.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Marrit Ingman

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 1.5/5

Mar 10, 2003

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Follows so closely in the footsteps of its hugely successful predecessor that an actual review is practically unnecessary.

Rated: C+

May 9, 2002

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Despite the presence of the terrific Zhang Ziyi as the dark lady, the movie cannot escape its stale "I Spy" trap of Formula.

Rated: C+

Apr 30, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

With the freshness of the high-concept hook exhausted, little remains except some tired comic routines, OK action sequences, and a distasteful prejudice toward Asians.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 14, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Though fun, lighthearted, and action-packed, this sequel appears largely interchangeable with its predecessor.

Rated: 5/10

Nov 9, 2020

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Stephen H

Just as good as the first one super hilarious and awesome.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Shan T

This is a test, not serious!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Rare T

Just like in the first installment, some things don’t make sense, but that’s what makes this franchise what it is. Rush Hour 2 is even better than its predecessor, mainly because of the improved comedy, especially that Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker already go so well together, in addition to the delightful appearance by Roselyn Sanchez.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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Laze T

does its job very well just not as good as the first one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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Nikhil K

Just like its predecessor it does well in terms of comedy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Ryan B

One of the best comedy movie series of all time, with the 2nd being the best of the 3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Zhang Ziyi

Hu Li

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Synopsis

After an explosion at the US Embassy in Hong Kong kills two customs agents investigating currency smuggling, Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and James Carter (Chris Tucker) search for the mastermind. Ricky Tan (John Lone), head of the Fu-Cang-Long Triad, sends out his minions to insure that Carter and Lee don't solve the case.

Director: Brett Ratner
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Jay Stern, Arthur M. Sarkissian
Screenwriter: Ross LaManna, Jeff Nathanson
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Action/Violence|Sexual Material)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $226.1M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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