1h 38m
1998
Brett Ratner
8/10
The jokes still hold value to this day, this film does not fail to make you laugh. The chemistry between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker is off the charts, it is great to see how this film really capitalises on the American and Chinese dynamic and really shows how the two opposing nations view each other with the classic stereotypes and squeeze the gold mine of jokes that comes with it. The plot serves as a good foundation for the two protagonists to really show off their chemistry and go along the ride with them. This movie is filled with iconic moments from the beginning which are memorable till this day. Julia Hsu as Soo Young really made us feel for her and I think gave a sense of realism to the story which strengthed the plot and made us want the good guys to win. The antagonist was great and a bit unexpected when he was revealed which further added to the plot. This is a must-watch comedy film with a classic story filled with laughs.
Acting 8/10
Cinematography 6/10
Plot 8/10
Immersion 8/10
Score 7/10
Payoff 7/10