Steve from The Decision Reel returns to finish the Rush Hour series. Has the charm worn off by this third instalment?
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Discussion Points:
-The curse of the third film in a trilogy.
-Tangents include Jurassic Park 3, The Big Bang Theory, Friends, Stranger Things and The Batman.
-Sean puts the boot into the Jurassic World sequel, even though he loved "Battle of Big Rock" (2019).
-Steve hasn't seen "No Time To Die" (2021) , so Sean channels his inner Alan Partridge and describes the film's plot.
-"It's going to happen fellas": Sean and Steve take time out for a Public Health Announcement.
-Sean and Steve clash over Honey Wheat Bread.
-Sean is astonished that people eat Garlic Bread with soup.
Raised Questions:
-Is this film a little tired?
-Can Chris Pratt act?
-How many names would you want tattooing on your back?
-Why were there loads of films set in France around the mid-to-late 2000s?
-Is Carry On (2024) the next Die Hard film?
-Is it better to watch shows on terrestrial television at a specific time and day of the week?
-Is everyone laughing at America and England?
-Can you get chicken wings in England?
-Are they brothers?
Sean Recommends:
-The West Wing (1999-2006).
Time Stamps
2:30 Trilogies and Their Pitfalls
4:00 Jurassic Park Comparisons
6:00 Lost Potential in Jurassic World
10:00 Rush Hour's Unique Appeal
11:00 The First and Only Rush Hour
18:00 Political Incorrectness in Comedy
22:00 The Magic of Buddy Cop Films
24:00 Lee and Carter's Dynamic
30:00 The Humour in Cultural Differences
36:00 The Return of Familiar Characters
38:00The Importance of Entertainment
42:00 The State of Modern Film
46:00 Nostalgia for Scheduled Programming
49:00 The Allure of Themed Events
52:00 Food Preferences and Cultural Differences
56:00 The Humour of Misunderstandings
58:00 The Connection to Waterworld
1:03.00 The Emotional Climax
1:09:00 A Tired Formula
1:10:30 The Decision Reel's Offerings
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