It’s been six years since Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan have hooked up with director Brett Ratner for a rush of laughs and stunts. But the wait for “Rush Hour 3” in theatres Friday, August 10 was well worth it.
Tucker as is funny as ever as the LA police office Carter. And writer Jeff Nathanson wastes no time letting Tucker do his thing.
“Rush Hour 3” opens during what looks like rush hour with Officer Carter directing traffic, immediately giving laughs the right of way as Prince’s “Do Me Baby” blasts in the background.
Directing traffic has never been more rhythmic or funnier, especially his interaction with a female driver and her two girlfriends after their accident with a young black thug-type who rear-ends them with his “hoopty,” a ‘78 Cutlass.
Soon Officer Carter hooks with Inspector Lee (Chan). This time they’re both fish out of water as Triads, the world’s most notorious crime syndicate leads them to Paris.
Tucker’s comedic encounters continue. And Chan’s edge-of-the-seat fights and stunts (which includes the Eiffel Tower) helps seal “Rush Hour 3” as the best installment deal yet.
Chan, as usual, has his own great comedic, which includes singing, and Tucker’s attempts at fighting don’t always leave him on the floor or in great pain.
Tucker is a little more buffed than he was in his first movie, “Friday,” and the writer and director make sure his sex appeal doesn’t go unused.
However the real beauty of the movie is French actress Noemie Lenoir as Genevieve, whom Det. Carter shares a bedroom scene with, and who may hold the key to the Triad conspiracy.
Chan and Tucker get some comedy and action help from French actor and filmmaker Yvan Attal as George, a cabbie who becomes some partner. His takes on American life and values are hilarious.
Seeing Chan and Tucker together on film is like Bruce Lee teaming with Richard Pryor. “Rush Hour 3” is a definitely movie to see – and hear for that matter.
A duo of rappers, Naz and Cee Lo, lent their talents to create “Less Than An Hour,” a new version of Lalo Schifrin’s original “Rush Hour” theme. The track was created by well-known producer Salaam Remi.
Rush Hour 3 opens today in theatres rated PG-13 for sequences of action, violence, sexual content, nudity and language.
