Director Brett Ratner noted that Rush Hour 3 was the hardest film of his career, requiring 112 days of shooting and complex night shoots at the Eiffel Tower.
The story kicks off three years after Rush Hour 2 . In Los Angeles, Chinese Ambassador Han is targeted by an assassin while preparing to reveal the identity of , a legendary figure in the Triad organization. Rush Hour 3 (2007)2007
Jackie Chan later joked that he often didn't have a clue what Chris Tucker was saying during filming due to Tucker's rapid-fire delivery. Reception & Legacy Director Brett Ratner noted that Rush Hour 3
Lee chases the assassin, only to find it is his childhood foster brother, Kenji (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Jackie Chan later joked that he often didn't
While fans enjoyed the slapstick humor and action, critics were less kind, with many feeling the film felt more like a "rehash" of the first two movies.
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker reprised their iconic roles, with Tucker reportedly receiving a $25 million salary plus 20% of the film's proceeds.
The film grossed approximately $258 million worldwide against a $140 million budget.
