TODAY’S BLOCKBUSTER QUOTE

Rush Hour

Square grey, black and red editorial card for Rush Hour featuring the quote ‘Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?’, a cross-hatched megaphone illustration, the film’s 18 September 1998 United States opening connection and a dry closing observation.

“Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?”

Detective James Carter · Chris Tucker

Why today

Rush Hour opened in United States cinemas on 18 September 1998. Detective James Carter, played by Chris Tucker, delivers the line after collecting Chief Inspector Lee from the airport and assuming he cannot understand English. Lee stays silent, allowing Carter’s confidence to do all the talking.

Nothing clarifies a misunderstanding like additional volume.