Rush Hour 3

[Li Kao]

Found this on rottentomatoes -- it is not officially confirmed but wanted to see what you all think about this...

I also read an interview with Brett Ratner and he has talked about trying to get Yao Ming to appear in the film so he can film a tribute of sorts of the Bruce Lee/Kareem fight, though somewhat in reverse by using Chris Tucker vs. Yao Ming. Pretty corny idea if you ask me though I'm sure would get some laughs.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/comments/?entryid=341420

Will Jackie Chan Face Van Damme in "Rush Hour 3?"

Posted by RT-News on Thursday, Jul. 06, 2006, 04:25 PM

Jen Yamato writes: "According to internet rumors, Brett Ratner might be on his way to assembling that dream cast for "Rush Hour 3," as the Muscles from Brussels himself -- Jean-Claude Van Damme -- has reportedly revived speculation of his involvement in the Jackie Chan-Chris Tucker screen reunion.

Rumor of Van Damme's involvement in the third "Rush Hour" flick has been floating around for a few months now, as even IMDB has had him penciled in to possibly play a character called Bruno Cavalier in the Ratner project. Yesterday an AICN posting reported that Van Damme had appeared on British TV confirming the role to some degree, although official confirmation has yet to come.

The AICN rumor also reports that the plot of "Rush Hour 3" will see stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker battling the Triads again -- in Paris. It also, strangely, claims that Michael Richards -- yes, Kramer from "Seinfeld" -- will have a role in the pic.

So far, the "Rush Hour 3" production has definitely inked returner Roselyn Sanchez to reprise her role as Isabella Molina, although the early word is that her role this time around will be significantly smaller.

Ratner announced his dream cast a few months back, and it's one helluva lineup: Gong Li, Aishwarya Rai, Tony Jaa, and Houston Rocket Yao Ming (in a bizarre recreation of the Bruce Lee-Kareem Abdul Jabbar match up, with Chris Tucker fighting the 7'6" center)...making the thought of Van Damme coming out of direct-to-video retirement a bit less of a stretch.

And while we're on the subject of "Rush Hour 3" casting rumors, let's not forget Van Damme's fellow action star, Steven Seagal. Seagal has repeatedly voiced his interest in playing opposite real-life buddy Jackie Chan, and was supposedly up for the villain role now supposedly nabbed by Van Damme.

But timing may be the problem for Seagal's "Rush Hour 3" aspiration; production on the pic begins in mid-August, leaving little time for Seagal to shoot before he kicks off his European "Mojo Priest" blues tour in September...get your tickets now!

[doug maverick]

its old news but it's not going to happen van damms name was removed from the imdb list, the last time i checked, but it would've been cool. but he will be back in theaters soon. in a film with wesly snipes forgot what it is called but he plays snipes bodygaurd or something.

[Li Kao]

http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/rushhour3/

Looks like this movie is finally going to hit theaters on Aug. 10th. The whole "reverse" Bruce Lee vs. Kareem fight will be recreated with Sun Ming Ming now instead of Yao Ming. I heard Yao Ming had turned down the role because he was afraid of how it would affect his image in China -- he didn't want to play the "bad guy."

It also appears they are going are doing a variation of the old Abbott and Costello "Who's on First?" bit.

[doug maverick]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=obDZ-OR2Bhw

[gwa sow]

the abbot and costello bit in the movie is funny, at least in the trailer i saw. chris tucker is talkin to two chinese guys named Yu and Mi ( hehe you and me)

[Takuan]

I am Yu!!!! Hahahaha, looks good to me ^_^

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9W9Z4yMoFw&mode=related&search=

it will be a blast in terms of laughs and actions.

:D

[GeneChing]

RUSH HOUR 3: Bumper to Bumper Laughs (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=725) by Dr. Craig D. Reid

[Shaolinlueb]

got one and a half stars.

[SPJ]

I read that Rush hour 3 is banned in China.

due to depicting the Chinese crime ring or Chinese in the wrong way.

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It is just a movie. for fun and entertainment.

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:D:eek::confused::rolleyes::D

[street_fighter]

read the article gene posted. the chinese government is allowed only so many foreign films into the country a year, and it just so happened that they had already reached their quota by the time rush hour was released. it doesn't sound like it was banned for its content.

[doug maverick]

i read they used the quota thing as an excuse to band the film without offending jackie.

[doug maverick]

(May contain Spoilers)I saw this movie and depending on how you look at it this movie was either really good or really bad. If you’re expecting to see a really cool fight between Chan and sanada then don’t see this movie. If you expecting any martial arts at all like we had in the previous two then don’t see this movie. But if you want to laugh you f ucking head off. And see some mildly impressive action then go see this movie. This was deffenatly the most funny out of the three. But it’s also a rehashing of the first movie and also the second as it follows the theme of follow the rich white man in the previous two you’ll know who the true villain is from the first time he’s introduced. That being said Chan and tucker had great chemistry in this one. It’s almost like nothing was lost. Only thing I wished they explained in the film was (spoiler) how the hell carter shot Isabel in the neck when they were in New York(May contain Spoilers)I saw this movie and depending on how you look at it this movie was either really good or really bad. If you’re expecting to see a really cool fight between Chan and sanada then don’t see this movie. If you expecting any martial arts at all like we had in the previous two then don’t see this movie. But if you want to laugh you f ucking head off. And see some mildly impressive action then go see this movie. This was deffenatly the most funny out of the three. But it’s also a rehashing of the first movie and also the second as it follows the theme of follow the rich white man in the previous two you’ll know who the true villain is from the first time he’s introduced. That being said Chan and tucker had great chemistry in this one. It’s almost like nothing was lost. Only thing I wished they explained in the film was (spoiler) how the hell carter shot Isabel in the neck when they were in New York

[GeneChing]

There's nothing that unexpected to report in this film that you can't already surmise from the title, so here are some spoilers. Jackie is unusually stiff. He's obviously phoning in all of his American films, which makes Kung Fu Panda look promising. Chris is funny, but not as funny as everyone claims (although I might cop his line about Redbull and honey someday - might have to swap honey for nachos tho...). The heavily-touted 'who's on first?' scene was already done in RH2 (or was it RH1?) and is not particularly funny. The NGs are some of the best bits, especially Jackie's list of fav porn flicks. The scene where Roman Polanski anally violates Jackie and Chris is very disturbing. The Jackie vs. Hiroyuki Sanada fight is mediocre - back in the day that would have really been atop the Eiffel Tower and it would have been death defying. The Jackie vs. Youki Kudoh fight is also mediocre - never can figure out where all those throwing knives are coming from. The Chris, Jackie and Sun Ming Ming fight is funny mostly because of the way a kung fu school is depicted now: kids with wushu da dao and monk robes, a blind master, a mishmash of Chinese and Japanese architectural elements - if only, if only... Max von Sydow's role can be seen from miles and miles away. Youki Kudoh and Jingchu Zhang turn in amazingly unimpressive performances, especially since they are positioned to do much better. The Chris-eats-mushu-pork-&-Jackie-eats-fried-chicken-to-Elton-John comes off as strangely racist. Ratner needs to redo Showgirls - there's several tips of the hat to it with the scenes with Noémie Lenoir - she's quite stunning, and that voice, that French accent, oh la la. Yvan Attal's comments as a Frenchman on Americans are funny. Honestly, my favorite part of this film was the Lalo Schifrin soundtrack, which echoes Enter the Dragon.

At least it makes Craig's WAR review (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=726) make more sense.

[doug maverick]

Yea that roman Polanski thing was disturbing and it made a lil angry since he “anally probed” that 13 year old and this is back in the day when 13 year old looked like 13 yro so I was like ewww roman.

[SPJ]

I went to see the movie while my car's tires are being changed.

I was a little confused about who is the villain. (spoilers alert!!!)

1. the girl with 13 or 15 names tatooed on the back of her head. If she "volunteered" for the job or not. If she did, then why she would run away and give the info to consul Han?

2. Japanese brother would kill JC no matter what. Or he only had to protect the secrets of 500 years triad. (actually triad history is a lot shorter than that) JC would save him no matter what b/c they grew up together in the orphanage?

3. Su Young is the daughter of an official. no need to teach in a kung fu school in chinatown?

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well if you are into actions/stunts, some humors, it is a fun ride.

I like the ending that the taxi/cab driver turned up and saved the day.

"The case is closed". or not?

:D

[Shaolinlueb]

this movie gets 2 thumbs down from me.

[SPJ]

my bro said it was a train wreck of low/no class humors.

I said I just watched the actions and not paying attention to anything else.

;):D

[doug maverick]

what action? that must have been a pretty short film for u

[SPJ]

I am biased. I like JC movies in the 70's. He "fought" from the beginning to the end of the film. not so much saying words or actually developing a story line.

I like the "snake shape and cat hand" and "drunkard boxing".

as far as hollywood made movies.

I like "medallion" and "around the world in 80 days". I like the story. however, they do not do well in the ticket sale/box office.

"Rush hours 1 and 2" made more money.

sometimes, good movies do not sell well. or the ones I like.:D;)

:eek:;):D

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icAnrfedYc4&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80rT_-sZP8k&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85mj2VOGYuQ&mode=related&search=

I laughed so hard when I first saw it in the 70's.

even today, I would laugh if I watch it again.

:)

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEXbStG1Q6c&mode=related&search=

another JC classic I like from the 70's.

:)

[GeneChing]

I wish someone would offer me an irresistible amount of money. I'd take it, make the movie and not complain.

Jackie Chan No Fan of 'Rush Hour' Series (http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/20070930/119116812000.html)
Sunday September 30 9:02 AM ET

"Rush Hour" put Jackie Chan in Hollywood's major leagues, but the Hong Kong star isn't a fan of his successful action comedy franchise.

Chan said when he made the first installment of the "Rush Hour" series in 1998 he only wanted to test the U.S. market and didn't have high hopes.

"When we finished filming, I felt very disappointed because it was a movie I didn't appreciate and I did not like the action scenes involved. I felt the style of action was too Americanized and I didn't understand the American humor," Chan said in a blog entry on his Web site seen Sunday.

The actor said he made the sequel because he was offered an "irresistible" amount of money to do it and made the recently released third installment to satisfy fans of the series.

Chan said "Rush Hour 3" was no different from the first two installments for him.

"Nothing particularly exciting stood out that made this movie special for me ... I spent four months making this film and I still don't fully understand the humor," he said, adding the comedic scenes may be lost on Asian audiences.

Chan's comments came even though the "Rush Hour" series, which revolves around the racial humor stemming from the pairing of a Chinese (Chan) and a black (Chris Tucker) police officer, helped the action star cross over to mainstream American audiences.

"Rush Hour" was Chan's first movie to break $100 million at the U.S. box office, earning $141 million, according to the box office tracking Web site, Box Office Mojo. "Rush Hour 2" made $226 million and "Rush Hour 3" has earned $137 million so far.

Chan has been known to be blase about his Hollywood work. He said in a 2005 interview with The Associated Press that he uses the high salary he earns in the U.S. to fund Chinese-language projects that truly interest him.

He also showed little enthusiasm for his latest Hollywood project, "The Forbidden Kingdom," which marks his first on-screen collaboration with fellow action star Jet Li.

[GeneChing]

I almost put this in the Forbidden Kingdom thread (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42599)...

Jackie Chan in talks with 'Rush Hour' director Brett Ratner to set up movie company (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/20/arts/AS-A-E-MOV-Jackie-Chan-Brett-Ratner.php)
The Associated Press
Published: November 20, 2007

HONG KONG: Jackie Chan says he's in talks with Brett Ratner, the director of the "Rush Hour" series, to set up a movie company that specializes in Hollywood productions shot on location in China.

Chan revealed the possible venture in a blog entry on his official Web site Tuesday.

"The whole idea of this company is for China and America to cooperate so I can make American films in China and Brett can act as my consultant, giving me advice, and deciding whether or not the film would be suitable for the American market," he wrote, adding that Ratner may also scout for new directors.

Chan said the quickest way to set up the new company, which he said would be called "Chan Ratner Company," was for the two filmmakers to shoot another movie together.

Solon So, senior vice president of Chan's company, JC Group, said the two partners haven't agreed on any specific projects.

Ratner didn't immediately reply to a reporter's e-mail seeking comment.

Chan recently finished shooting the Hollywood movie "The Forbidden Kingdom" in China, which marks his first on-screen collaboration with fellow action star Jet Li.

Chan called Ratner a "very smart director" and "very quick learner."

He said earlier Ratner had matured as a director between the second and third "Rush Hour" installment.

While filming the third installment, "he knows which camera angles he wants to use and he has complete control of the set," Chan said in his blog at the time.

The "Rush Hour" series, which stars Chan and Chris Tucker, is a career milestone for both Chan and Ratner.

The first installment, released in 1998, was the first movie to break US$100 million (€68.2 million) at the U.S. box office for both filmmakers, according to figures compiled by the box office tracking Web site Box Office Mojo.

The trilogy has made a combined US$507 million (€346 million) so far, according to Box Office Mojo's figures.

Since the success of "Rush Hour," Ratner went on to direct "Red Dragon" and "X-Men: The Last Stand."

[doug maverick]

he'll be able to corner the market on hollywood movies being shot in china, cause you know he's gonna make sure every production company who wants to shoot is gonna go through him(**** thats kinda gangster) ::kew i get money by: 50 cent::

[GeneChing]

Personally, I'd rather see Jackie stay paired with Jet, and Chris Tucker pairing off with Owen Wilson... :rolleyes:

EXCLUSIVE: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker To Reunite For Non-’Rush Hour’ Movie (http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/04/14/exclusive-jackie-chan-chris-tucker-to-reunite-for-non-rush-hour-movie/)
Published by Larry Carroll on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 2:57 pm.

The good news is that Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan shook hands recently on a deal that will reunite them for another movie. The better news is that it won’t be a “Rush Hour” film.

“Nowadays, you need a middleman to push things; in the old days, we didn’t need a push from a middleman,” Chan told me over the weekend, comparing the difficulties in getting together with a star like Jet Li (whom he’ll do battle with in “The Forbidden Kingdom” on April 18) and synching schedules with Tucker.

“It’s like two days ago when Chris Tucker called me,” the martial arts legend said Saturday. “We sat down and decided we want to do another movie. Not a ‘Rush Hour’ — something new.”

That would seem to be good news for fans who’ve been so attracted to the Chan/ Tucker action-comedy series that they’ve powered it to nearly $1 billion worldwide, but who also largely considered last summer’s “Rush Hour 3” to be an indication that the franchise has run out of gas.

“I said yes, and after I shook [Tucker’s] hand, I said: ‘Look, we need a middleman. I don’t want to shake hands, then I go back to Hong Kong and you stay here, I get busy and you get busy,’ ” he recalled. “You have to have somebody in the middle to follow up, otherwise it will never happen.

“We’ve just agreed to do it,” he added. “Now we’re looking for the writer.”

Pressed for more information, Chan said the film didn’t have a title, and he didn’t reveal whether “Rush Hour” series director Brett Ratner would return. Previously, Ratner would have served as such a “middleman” between the two stars — though maybe not as effectively as Chan would’ve liked. “We finished ‘Rush Hour 1,’ and it was six years later that we made ‘Rush Hour 2,’ ” he said, “and then six years later we made ‘Rush Hour 3.’ It’s too long!”

[冠木侍]

I am a big fan of the franchise. Regardless if people didn't think that Chan and Tucker are considered incompatible, they both made me laugh!
I liked the first one and my personal favorite would probably be part 2. So many things happening in HK and LA...plus the on screen appearances of Ziyi Zhang and Roslyn Sanchez. ;)

Regarding the part 3, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed. Maybe it was because it took place in France? They pulled it off in "Kiss of the Dragon." But more so than that, I felt the last movie lacked the "heart" and commitment that was present in the first two. It seemed like this one was put together rather quickly. Those were my first impressions when I first saw it during it's opening month. I plan to review the movie again...I am a fan of the franchise.

[doug maverick]

i totally wouldn't say that the two have lots of chemistry. it's just rush hour three sucked. i'm glad they gonna put a bullet in it and do something else. they can be the new bing crosby and bob hope. i always thought about how come they don;t have those comedy duo's anymore.

[冠木侍]

Nothing is really ever 100% when you have a comedy duo like Jackie and Chris.

Like I said before, they were able to make me laugh...and I don't doubt a lot of other people as well. Part three was my least favorite but the overall impression that Chan and Tucker left was that they work well together. They play off of each other's shortcomings and strengths and the lasting effect is that people will always remember that these two made them laugh.

Well, they usually stop at the third installment when it comes to sequels. Comedy duos have their place...anyone a fan of Harold and Kumar? :p