Chris Tuckeris the quirky actor and comedian from hits likeThe Fifth Element,Jackie Brown, andRush Hour.
With this in mind, this list looks at some of the best projects Tucker has appeared in.
Admittedly, Tucker has not been inthatmany great movies, soeven lightweight outingslikeRush Hour 3make his top ten.
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Their mission becomes personal when the crime syndicate targets Lee’s longtime friend and mentor.
Plus, neither of the stars was really on their A-game or close to peak popularity at the time.
It still raked in big returns at the box office but most critics panned it.
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It takes the heroes to Hong Kong, where they plan to relax after their first adventure.
Still, there are several well-crafted scenes and an ambitious, thematically rich premise.
DirectorsAlbertandAllen Hughesbring these themes to life with a kinetic camera, makingDead Presidentsmore than just a dry history lesson.
Here, Carter and Lee team up to rescue a kidnapped diplomats daughter.
Despite their cultural differences and clashing personalities, the duo learns to work together.
Their antics resonated, withRush Hourgrossinga whopping $244m.
Still, despite the movie’s success, Chan isn’t such a fan of it.
“I still dont like the movie,“he has said.
A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D.
For this reason,Fridaywas a hit, spawning two sequels and quickly becoming a cult film.
Affleck had reportedly wanted to work with Tucker for a long time and this movie provided the perfect opportunity.
The script is tight and Affleck’s direction is assured.
Tucker is fantastic here, and his performance is far and away the most enjoyable.
One can sense the fun he had in filming his scenes.
The resulting movie is a marvelous balancing act of tones.
Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.
I only speak two languagesEnglish and bad English!”
Ruby is both hilarious and essential to the storys progression.
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His eccentric fashion, over-the-top mannerisms, and rapid-fire dialogue steal every scene hes in.
It’s certainly not for everyone but that’s also what makes it iconic.
This is Chris Tucker at his most Chris Tucker - take it or leave it.
QT’s dialogue-heavy script allows Tucker to shine, delivering memorable lines with his signature style.
It stands out by being perhaps his most restrained and mature project.
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A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D. detective to rescue the Chinese Consul’s kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.
After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.
