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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 55 out of 62
  2. Negative: 2 out of 62

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  1. May 17, 2012
    6
    Once again, lots of humor, martial arts, Kung Fu and action. And this time with a little more of sex references. Rush Hour 2 succeeds as a good film.
  2. MoB.
    Aug 5, 2001
    8
    Tends to recycle jokes from the original at times, but does what it promises and makes a fun summer movie.
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  3. AndreH.
    Aug 4, 2001
    10
    Now I may be considered biased in my opinion, I'm a huge fan of both Tucker and Chan, and I was there for the very first showing at my local theater, but I loved it! I'll admit, the story was no Pulitzer prize winner, but it was sufficient to link the scenes and almost every scene was just great! Chan's still got his moves and is learning comedy, Tucker's still got his comedy and is learning some moves, and they just work together that much better, while still maintaining that "odd couple" interaction that was so funny the first time! I guarantee I'll be seeing it again before too long, and I suggest you do the same! Expand
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  4. GlenS.
    Aug 8, 2001
    10
    Better than the original, this sequel is as it was billed, bigtime fun. I noticed no one left the theater until the end of the outtakes. I've never witnessed that before.
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  5. AnsonG.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Great action comedy movie.
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  6. BrendaT.
    Nov 7, 2001
    10
    Chris Tucker made an excellent performance in Rush Hour and Rush Hour 2, and also Chan was great too. They fit together like hand and glove. They have good chemistry and there could be nothing more entertaining than watching two of the most talented actors together in the funniest movie I have seen yet!!
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  7. SalQ.
    Aug 11, 2001
    7
    Mindless fun and entertainment. Not as good as the first, but still worth the price of admission.
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  8. DanielZ.
    Aug 3, 2001
    10
    If you like 88 minutes of racist jokes, then this movie is for you!!
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  9. N.Chen
    Aug 5, 2001
    9
    FUN and FUNNY! Go watch the movie, it's enjoyable if you don't take everything too seriously! This is not a thinking man's movie, it's meant as a laid-back, party movie!
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  10. MichaelF.
    Aug 6, 2001
    8
    Absolutely hysterical! Chan and Tucker are great together! The funniest movie of the summer!
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  11. TedB.
    Sep 25, 2001
    9
    Unlike so many comedies out there today, this one is actually funny!! Lots of good laughs and great stunts.
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  12. ZinW.
    Dec 29, 2002
    10
    Very funny... best comedy.
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  13. BengerH.
    Nov 16, 2003
    10
    A hilarious film with exitement, comedy, danger, and more.
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  14. SaerA.
    Apr 3, 2004
    9
    Rush Hour 2 is very funny I really liked it!
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  15. JaredC.
    Aug 3, 2007
    6
    Same old, same old, this is a pointless but even dissapointly shorter than the first. I only laughed about twice. Not a funny movie, Bret Ratner needs some more practise. But for this, its okay.
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  16. ElaineS.
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    I love Jackie Chan, and Chris Tucker. And together they are the unstoppable duo. A mix of action and comedy, made me cry with tears of laughter and sweat because of anxiousness.
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  17. Stephanie
    Nov 5, 2001
    10
    I love the action and the comedy in this brilliant film. Usually I like the first films better to films like this but this time it is the best.
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  18. PatriciaF.
    Aug 27, 2001
    8
    I always enjoy Jackie Chan movies even though I watch no other "KungFu" type shows. His stunts are hilarious. I liked Chris better in this one, and even noticed the guy is handsome if he just would not open his mouth. Never a dull moment in this movie.
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  19. Lyndsey
    Jan 23, 2002
    10
    This was hillarious. Sequels are usually weak compared to the first movie, but this was great. Forget renting it, buy this one!
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  20. FelixG.
    Jan 9, 2002
    10
    Sooooooo good. Buy it, you will see it many times and laugh just as much every time.
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  21. EricB.
    Feb 8, 2002
    10
    The best movie of the year by far. I watched it seven times in the theater, and still think that the movie is funny. In fact, I went out and bought the video. It's better than the original which may be hard to believe but it's is.
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  22. Matt
    Apr 11, 2003
    10
    Great Movie.
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  23. LexeH.
    Aug 12, 2004
    9
    Awesome, this movie rox! Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker make a great team. Luved the comedy!
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  24. Scott
    Oct 16, 2001
    10
    Anybody who doesn't laugh at least 100 times during this movie (I'm serious) probably has less animation than a tree (i.e. Al Gore).
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  25. AtnabatanaH.
    Dec 19, 2001
    10
    It's the best movie. It funny there is action and fight scenes and chris tucker is just my favurite actor but jackie chan isn't bad...he's very good too.
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  26. JasonK.
    Aug 26, 2001
    10
    This movie was amazingly funny. I've seen it 4 times already and I still love it to death!
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  27. PatriciaF.
    Aug 27, 2001
    8
    I always enjoy Jackie Chan movies even though I watch no other "KungFu" type shows. His stunts are hilarious. I liked Chris better in this one, and even noticed the guy is handsome if he just would not open his mouth. Never a dull moment in this movie.
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  28. ChrisO.
    Jan 12, 2002
    9
    It was a great movie! You just can't go wrong with Chan and Tucker!!!
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  29. TommyL.
    Jul 21, 2003
    5
    Absolutely loved the first one, but this one was just OVER-done. Tucker is usually hilarious when he runs his mouth, but everything he said in this one seemed so forced and unfunny. There were exactly two moments in this movie where I let out a little chuckle. The fighting and action scenes were pretty good though.
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  30. AnthonyS.
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    Great movie, very funny.
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  31. EthanR.
    Aug 24, 2007
    9
    I know not why the critics gave this series such bad reviews, I believe that this is a classic. Though it did kind of mimic the basic plot of the first and followed some of the cop hero movie clichés it still gave me good laughs and contains many quotable lines. It is definitely one that is a must see if you haven't seen it yet, if you haven't you must live under an uncultural rock. not a joke on many Asian vs American references. Expand
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  32. Sep 28, 2010
    0
    In short, one of the worst movies I have ever seen. In long, it's an insipid trip through China where virtually all of the humor is derived from cheap sexism and racism (I'm really a guy that can appreciate the humor in this, but all of the jokes were so unoriginal and flat), as opposed to the fun and ridiculous situations in the first Rush Hour. Jackie Chan's acting is more tired than it has ever been before, and Chris Tucker's antics get worn thin after the first 5 minutes. To me, this ranks among the worst sequels ever made (right alongside Lawnmower Man 2 - there, I said it.) Expand
  33. Jan 24, 2012
    8
    Rush Hour 2 isn't quite as good as the first film (or third for that matter), but it is still rather funny at times and the plot is good enough to keep you watching until the end. I don't really know why it's the weakest of the three, but it just doesn't seem quite as good. Still very enjoyable and definitely worth a watch if you are a fan of the first film.
  34. Mar 8, 2012
    6
    The huge flaw of this movie was the uninteresting plot and the disapointing twists in it as well. Also there are a ton of recycled jokes from the previous film as well. Its still enjoyable and fun to watch though.
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 28
  2. Negative: 7 out of 28
  1. 80
    Oy, it's such a pleasure that you'll be begging for Rush Hour 3.
  2. The movie is counterfeit too, a coarse imitation of a stylish star vehicle for stars who deserve the real thing.
  3. The co-stars genuinely like each other, and their pleasure is infectious.