"Rush Hour 2"

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This paper analyzes the representations of African-Americans in the film, "Rush Hour 2", starring Jackie Chan and Christ Tucker. The paper suggests that rather than going against common racial stereotypes, the film instead seems to confirm or play into these negative assumptions about African-Americans. It analyzes specific aspects of the film and quotes film critics in its review of African-American representation.

From the Paper:

"This film shows African-Americans in a way, despite the badge that Tucker carries, that is comfortable to American audience stereotypes, rather than in a way that challenges their cultural assumptions. The badge Tucker carries becomes an excuse for allowing a stereotypical depiction of a black man, just as the plot itself is merely an excuse for showing martial arts action sequences, and conventional comic routines that confirm stereotypes yet seem edgy because of the language that is used by Tucker's character. European audiences, reared on American cultural stereotypes, were equally, sadly, receptive to this depiction while uncomprehending Asian audiences merely waited for their beloved Jackie Chan's more culturally comprehensible next film."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bradshaw, Peter. "Rush Hour 2. The Guardian. August 3, 2001. 29 Mar 2007. http://film.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/Critic_Review/Guardian_review/0,,531412,00.html
• Ebert, Roger. "Rush Hour 2." The Chicago Sun Times. 2 Aug 2002. 29 Mar 2007. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20010803/REVIEWS/108030306/1023
• French, Phillip. "Rush Hour 2." The Observer. 5 Aug 2001. 29 Mar 2007. http://film.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/Critic_Review/Observer_review/0,,532822,00.html
• "Jackie Chan.: BeatBoxBetty.com. 2001. 29 Mar 2007. http://www.beatboxbetty.com/celebetty/jackiechan/jackiechan/jackiechan.htm

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