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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