Question 1

What real restaurant in Chinatown was featured in the film and still has a sign about it?

Accepted Answer

The Foo Chow restaurant in Chinatown was used for filming, and as of August 2024, there's still a sign stating 'Rush Hour was shot here'.

Question 2

Why was Rush Hour significant for Jackie Chan's Hollywood career according to the director?

Accepted Answer

Director Brett Ratner claims this was Chan's first U.S. release where he spoke English without dubbing, convincing him it would add authenticity to his character.

Question 3

Which major review website was inspired by this film's release?

Accepted Answer

Rotten Tomatoes was created by Jackie Chan fan Senh Duong, who coded the site in two weeks to collect reviews of Chan's Hong Kong films as they released in the U.S.

Question 4

What was the film's worldwide box office performance?

Accepted Answer

Rush Hour grossed over $244 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing martial arts film at the time of its release.

Question 5

Which international film festivals screened Rush Hour in 1999?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at both the Vancouver International Film Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1999.

Question 6

What real restaurant in Chinatown has a sign commemorating its appearance in Rush Hour?

Accepted Answer

The Foo Chow restaurant in Chinatown has a sign stating that Rush Hour was shot there, as of August 2024.

Question 7

Why was Rush Hour significant for Jackie Chan's Hollywood career according to director Brett Ratner?

Accepted Answer

Director Brett Ratner claims this was Chan's first U.S. release where he spoke English without dubbing, convincing him it would add authenticity to his character.

Question 8

Which major review website was inspired by the release of Rush Hour?

Accepted Answer

Rotten Tomatoes was created by Jackie Chan fan Senh Duong, who coded the site in two weeks to collect reviews for Chan's films as they released in the U.S.

Question 9

What unlikely partnership forms when the FBI tries to sideline a Hong Kong inspector in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong Inspector Lee and cocky LAPD Detective James Carter form an unlikely partnership to investigate a kidnapping case themselves after the FBI assigns Carter to distract Lee.

Question 10

Which international film festivals featured Rush Hour in 1999?

Accepted Answer

Rush Hour was featured at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1999.

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