In the early 2000s, the Rush Hour movies were the pinnacle of racial commentary — at least by Hollywood standards. To be fair, this wasn’t a particularly highbrow moment for the blockbuster movie ...

The Rush Hour series kicked off in 1998. Directed by Brett Ratner (who also directed X-Men: The Last Stand) and starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the first movie became a big hit, grossing $245 ...