Netflix is already house to some superb motion movies, however among the best motion trilogies of all time is headed to the streamer subsequent month. Netflix’s unique motion choices, together with Insurgent Ridge and Extraction, are already well-liked with customers, and Tom Hardy even acquired in on the extreme motion recreation earlier this 12 months with Havoc. However it’s a a lot older motion sequence that’s headed to Netflix in August. The trilogy does not simply sit within the motion style; it additionally blends quippy jokes and hilarious motion design, and is a fan favourite motion comedy trilogy. The primary film, launched in 1998, is commonly considered one of many biggest motion comedies of all time. Whereas the sequel and threequel did not fairly stay as much as the identical commonplace, the trilogy remains to be beloved by many, and there may be even discuss of a fourth installment, however that has been delayed many instances already.
The trilogy follows two cops, one from the US and one from China, as they’re partnered collectively to cease varied high-profile crimes. Chris Tucker stars because the US cop, Carter, with Jackie Chan portraying his worldwide counterpart, Lee. Should you hadn’t guessed already, the Rush Hour trilogy will start streaming on Netflix on August 1. Rush Hour, which remains to be thought of to be the very best movie within the trilogy, was an honest vital hit when it was launched in ’98. The movie holds a modest 62% Rotten Tomatoes ranking, with a stronger 79% viewers rating. The official synopsis reads:
“When a Chinese language diplomat’s daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to help the FBI with the case. However the FBI does not need something to do with Lee, and so they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to look at over him. Though Lee and Carter cannot stand one another, they select to work collectively to unravel the case on their very own after they work out they have been ditched by each the FBI and police.”
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All the things We Know About ‘Rush Hour 4’
Audiences all internationally have been hoping for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker to group up as soon as once more for ‘Rush Hour 4’ and one other epic journey.
Chan and Tucker adopted the unique movie up with the sequel, appropriately titled Rush Hour 2, in 2001. Critics held harsher opinions on the sequel, bestowing it with a divisive 51% Rotten Tomatoes ranking. However, audiences got here to its protection, because it holds a robust 74% viewers ranking. Nonetheless, it is the threequel the place issues get dicey. Launched in 2007, Rush Hour 3 was slated by critics, holding a measly 17% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences nonetheless loved the movie, because it holds a 63% viewers ranking.
What Is Going On With ‘Rush Hour 4’?
As Netflix customers get able to dive into the wacky world of Rush Hour on August 1, long-time followers of the franchise are nonetheless twiddling their thumbs ready for Rush Hour 4. The movie has bounced out and in of improvement hell for years, seemingly inching nearer to manufacturing every time earlier than being shelved.
Each Chan and Tucker are up for another outing as Lee and Tucker. The latest replace on Rush Hour 4 was a dour one, as Chan revealed that even he has no thought what state the challenge is in, saying:
“”Ask the director, ask the studio, ask the author. Hurry up! In any other case, Chris Tucker and me [will be] 100 years outdated. We’ll be outdated males doing Rush Hour. The script remains to be happening. I wish to do a Rush Hour 4.
The Rush Hour trilogy begins streaming on Netflix on August 1.
Rush Hour
- Launch Date
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September 18, 1998
- Runtime
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98 minutes