Rush Hour 3 (2007)

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  TheMovieDiorama

  5 / 10

  Rush Hour 3 packs a few comedic moments during its rushed hour...and a half. This third instalment to the unlikely buddy cop duo is a guilty pleasure. Every fibre of this film is mediocre. From Ratner's direction, predictable plot, forgettable scenes and overuse of racial stereotypes for the script's jokes. Yet, the undeniable chemistry between Tucker and Chan disguises the apparent issues, that results in an entertaining watch. The dream team must partner up again as they travel to Paris to investigate the assassination attempt of an ambassador. Immediately, we are greeted with Tucker singing a song in his infamous high-pitch vocal chords as he guides traffic. Instantaneously the tone is set. Disposable comedic action that reeks of pure stupidity whilst remaining fun throughout. Chan's determined stunt choreography once again juxtaposes Tucker's interjectory comments that seemingly complement each other to create humorous action sequences. The cast were absolutely fine and dependable, particularly Sanada who will always be a personal favourite of mine. Regrettably the lack of inventiveness and imagination for the story consequently conjured up familiarity. It's the exact same formula as the previous two instalments. The script substitutes the astute wit that made its predecessors funny for obvious racism. It should be taken with a pinch of salt, as it is harmless fun, however when it is relentlessly overused it becomes tiresome and predictable. In relation to this, the plot itself can be predicted before the title credits appear. The story remains uninspired throughout and its abrupt closure leaves a sour aftertaste (even if it's a dance sequence). The poor visual effects during the Eiffel Tower showdown really took me out of the frantic action. Alas, I just can't hate this film. It's faster than a pair of chopsticks being used in a rice consuming competition. Several scenes producing a giant grin on my face, particularly the "He is Me. I am You." scene that still has me cracking up to this day. Yet Ratner was far too safe with this sequel, which ultimately makes it forgettable.

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