'Rush' to judgment

Jackie Chan wanted to crack the American film market so badly he starred in "Rush Hour," 1998's surprise smash. And then he did it again, and again, even though he's no fan of the franchise, according to AP citing recent blog entries at jackiechan.com.

Chan's honest assessment is found here, and it's hard to know what to make of it all. It's refreshing to see an actor talk so candidly about his work, although he made the confessions on his blog, not to any journalist. Wonder if he realized someone would actually read and report on it, or if he figured simply typing it all up would be carthatic? I wish he would have used his "Rush Hour" clout to make superior sequels, rather than going along for the ride (and cashing the checks).