Americans Race to 'Rush Hour 3'

Franchise's third film fails to match second installment

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 12, 2007 7:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – Critics tried to slash its tires, but Rush Hour 3 still raced to the top of the box office this weekend. The Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker vehicle gauged $50.2 million according to studio estimates, though falling short of the franchise’s second installment Rush Hour ... Read full story »

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