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Rush Hour

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Funny moments amidst explosions and bad guys.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Action-style violence.
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Yes
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Rush Hour was written by Nell Minow

Parents need to know that this movie includes a good deal of cartoon-style violence and many of the usual swear words (and Chan learns the hard way that an African-American man may be permitted to use the "N" word when anyone else may not).

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What’s the Story?

In RUSH HOUR, Jackie Chan plays Hong Kong police detective Lee, who comes to Los Angeles to find the kidnapped 11-year-old daughter of his close friend, a Chinese diplomat. The FBI doesn't want Lee getting involved in the case, so they team him up with James Carter (Chris Tucker), a "cop who doesn't work well with others but is so good they have to put up with him." Carter's job is really to keep Lee out of the investigation, but Carter also decides this is his chance to shine and digs into the case himself while trying to distract Lee.

Is It Any Good?

Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan is always a delight to watch. His charm, wit, and impeccable timing make his kung fu moves closer to Charlie Chaplin or Jacques Tati than to Stephen Segal. He has had a hard time finding an American script to showcase his talent, but comes a little bit closer with this action comedy.

Comedian Tucker brings energy and some freshness to the tired role of the difficult new partner. Chan and Tucker seem to genuinely enjoy one another, and both share gifts for physical comedy that provide some very funny moments amidst the usual round of explosions and bad guys. And the little girl (Julia Hsu) is adorable, with a Mariah Carey imitation that is utterly delicious.

Movie Details

Studio: New Line, Director: Brett Ratner
Run time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/31/1999, DVD release: 6/5/2001
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language and violence

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  1. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    very good movie

    there are some consernces well theres alot of language thats preety much it to be exact just alot of language on ages 11 up

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    Its sort of a action comedy it's a great movie much better than the accidental spy!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    Kids ages: 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Rush Hour

    Super funny action flick.

  4. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Gets your attention

    Jackie Chan makes another great movie and Chris Tucker makes this more for adults. I would say 15+ because some of the comments by CT. But overall great action movie

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy and give it 4.0

    It's more than a movie

    Rush hour is about cultures that clash and tempers that flare as these two cops from different worlds and countries find out they have one thing in common: they can't stand each other. With time running out they quickly join forces to catch the criminals and if they don't they're in trouble.

    I think this movie is a good movie to make you laugh and to get you excited. If you wan't to laugh, I suggest you should watch this movie.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on and give it 3.0

    Fun for teenagers

    Rush Hour has both action and comedy that are mixed together to create a fun movie. While chasing the bad guys Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker create humor that seems aimed at teenagers. There is some language, but nothing a kid hasn't heard in middle or high school. As for the violence, pretty much no blood is shown. Just the usual punches and gun shooting. I recommend this movie for ages 12+.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy and give it 3.0

    a ok movie

    i got kind of bored watchin it but its a family friendly kind of movie

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy and give it 5.0

    such a good and funny movie

    there is a lot of cussing but it is still a great movie

  10. I rate this title on and give it 4.0

    SOOOOO funny

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on and give it 4.0

    Hilarious

    12 and older but you'll love the ation/comedy but watch out for the language by Chris Tucker.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy and give it 3.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy and give it 3.0

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy and give it 4.0

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