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Rush Hour

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"Rush Hour" is a 1998 action-comedy film directed by Brett Ratner. It stars Jackie Chan as a Hong Kong detective who travels to Los Angeles to help the FBI rescue a Chinese diplomat's kidnapped daughter. He is paired up with a wise-cracking LAPD detective played by Chris Tucker, and the two must work together to solve the case and rescue the girl.

The film is known for its mix of martial arts action and humor. Jackie Chan's acrobatic fight scenes and Chris Tucker's comedic timing make for a winning combination. The film's plot also touches on themes of culture clash and racism, as Chan's character struggles to adapt to life in America and Tucker's character learns to respect his partner.

The film was a commercial success and spawned two sequels. It helped establish Jackie Chan as a leading man in American cinema and introduced Chris Tucker to a wider audience. The film's popularity also led to the development of a short-lived animated series and a video game adaptation.

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Anna Miko

Anna Miko enjoys writing more than reading books. But most of all she likes to write movie and series reviews. Being fond of classic cinema, she nevertheless is the author of many research works on contemporary visual arts. She also writes short essays on new movies and series helping others to navigate the world of modern cinema.

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