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The film tells the story of Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan), a detective from Hong Kong who travels to Los Angeles to testify against a Triad gang lord. However, upon his arrival, Lee discovers that his testimony is no longer needed, and he is instead paired with a by-the-book LAPD detective, James Carter (Chris Tucker).
The story kicks off when the daughter of a Chinese diplomat is kidnapped in Los Angeles. Detective Inspector Lee (Chan), a dedicated Hong Kong cop, is flown in to assist. Fearing Lee will get in the way, the FBI assigns him a "babysitter"—the loud-mouthed, rebellious LAPD Detective James Carter (Tucker).
What follows is a masterclass in the "buddy cop" genre. Carter wants to work alone and thinks he’s the star, while Lee just wants to get the job done using his incredible (and often improvised) fighting skills. Why It Still Holds Up
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