Fresh
About half as much fun as the original, and for August, that's probably good enough.
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Rush Hour 2
Get ready for a second Rush!
2001 · 1h 30m · PG-13
Action, Comedy, Crime
Directed by
Brett Ratner
Overview
It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
52%
Tomatometer
Fresh
For fans of the still-youthful franchise, this movie's going to hit the spot.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Fresh
The whole film plays like an outtake, and that I do mean as a compliment.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Fresh
While the rest of it isn't really any good, it's certainly no chore to watch.
Charles Taylor, Salon.com
Rotten
The film seems content to rely on the formula that could (small sigh) extend for a few more sequels.
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
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