Flashback Review: The Family Man

Upon watching “Rush Hour,” Nicolas “Nic” Cage steps out of his comfort zone after starring in action movies and character driven dramas such as “Con Air,” “Face/Off,” “Leaving Las Vegas” & “Bringing Out the Dead.” He signed on to star in a feel good romantic Christmas fantasy comedy titled, The Family Man.” Inspired by “It’s […]

Flashback Review: X-Men: The Last Stand

After “X2: X-Men United” was released in 2003, 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney purchase) commenced development on a third installment. Bryan Singer (back when he had dignity as a respected director) was attached to direct to direct, but he dropped out to make “Superman Returns” The original 1978 “Superman” with Christopher Reeve inspired him to make […]

Flashback Review: Rush Hour 2

Following the success of Rush Hour, Brett Ratner was hired to return direct a follow up called Rush Hour 2, with Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker reprising their roles as Lee & Carter. Rush Hour 2 came out in 2001. It made a bunch of money than its predecessor at the box office. Unfortunately, it […]

Flashback Review: Rush Hour

Let’s look back at an action-comedy about two polar opposites. One from China and the other from America. Join forces to investigate a kidnapping of a diplomat’s daughter. The Premise I’m referring to is none other than “Rush Hour.” Released in 1998, (same year Lethal Weapon 4 came out) It received positive reviews from critics […]