2001
Detectives Lee and Carter's Hong Kong vacation is cut short by a consulate bombing, leading them to investigate Triad leader Ricky Tan, who is seemingly assassinated by Hu Li. Despite being removed from the case, they follow leads to Los Angeles, encountering undercover agent Isabella Molina and uncovering a counterfeiting operation tied to billionaire Steven Reign. After escaping capture, they track the ring to Las Vegas, discovering Ricky Tan is alive and orchestrating the Superbill counterfeiting from Steven Reign's Red Dragon Casino. Lee and Carter confront Tan and Hu Li in the penthouse, disarming a bomb and defeating the criminals, solidifying their friendship as they depart Las Vegas.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Rush Hour 2 opens with a playful tone between Lee and Carter, quickly disrupted by a terrorist bombing that propels them into an international counterfeiting plot.
Open full beat sheetLee is listed as Hong Kong Police Inspector. Disciplined, skilled martial artist, dedicated to his job. In the parsed data, Lee is connected to 25 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
25 scenes / 14 dialogue linesJames Carter is listed as LAPD Detective. Outspoken, energetic, often acts as comic relief, skilled in street fighting. In the parsed data, James Carter is connected to 23 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
23 scenes / 13 dialogue linesHu Li is listed as Antagonist. Dangerous, agile, Triad operative. In the parsed data, Hu Li is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesIsabella Molina is listed as Secret Service Agent. Undercover agent investigating the counterfeiting ring. In the parsed data, Isabella Molina is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesRicky Tan is listed as Antagonist. Triad leader, former partner of Lee's father. In the parsed data, Ricky Tan is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesSteven Reign is listed as Antagonist. Billionaire hotel owner involved in counterfeiting. In the parsed data, Steven Reign is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 22.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSuperintendent Chin is listed as Police Official. Lee's superior in Hong Kong. In the parsed data, Superintendent Chin is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesKenny is listed as Restaurant Owner. Carter's contact in Los Angeles. In the parsed data, Kenny is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 15.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSpecial Agent Sterling is listed as Secret Service Agent. Hard-nosed agent in charge of the investigation. In the parsed data, Special Agent Sterling is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCaptain Diel is listed as LAPD Captain. Carter's superior.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMaster Fu is listed as Martial Arts Master. Lee's former teacher.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEstablishing shot of Hong Kong.
Hu Li exits the consulate and witnesses an explosion.
Hu LiLee and Carter argue about music and women while driving.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter arrive at the Raven Club.
Lee, James CarterCarter sings karaoke while Lee investigates the back room.
Lee, James CarterLee confronts a bodyguard about Ricky Tan's location, joined by Carter.
Lee, James CarterLee meets Ricky Tan, who claims he is being framed.
Lee, James Carter, Hu Li, Ricky TanTan claims innocence, but is killed by Hu Li.
Lee, Hu Li, Ricky TanCarter intercepts Hu Li in the hallway.
James Carter, Hu LiSterling removes Lee and Carter from the case.
Lee, James Carter, Superintendent Chin, Special Agent SterlingCarter explains his theory about the Rich White Man.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter watch Isabella and Steven Reign.
Lee, James Carter, Steven Reign, Isabella MolinaLee and Carter confront Isabella about a suspected bomb.
Lee, James Carter, Hu Li, Isabella MolinaIsabella explains the Superbill operation.
Lee, James Carter, Isabella MolinaCarter and Lee visit Kenny to get information.
Lee, James Carter, KennyLee and Carter are captured by Hu Li and Isabella.
Lee, James Carter, Hu Li, Isabella MolinaLee and Carter discuss their situation and escape.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter escape the loading docks through a sewer tunnel and find a manhole leading to the Las Vegas Strip.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter emerge onto the Las Vegas Strip and realize the scale of the counterfeiting operation.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter observe the Red Dragon hotel and decide they need to change their clothes to blend in.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter shop for suits at a Versace boutique.
Lee, James CarterLee and Carter enter the casino, where Steven Reign gives a speech and opens the casino.
Lee, James Carter, Steven ReignIsabella approaches Lee on the dance floor to ask for his help.
Lee, Isabella MolinaCarter confronts Steven Reign while Lee prepares to infiltrate the soft count room.
Lee, James Carter, Steven ReignLee is captured by Hu Li and brought to Ricky Tan.
Lee, Hu Li, Ricky Tan, Isabella MolinaLee and Carter fight their way through the casino to stop the bomb.
Lee, James Carter, Hu LiLee and Carter confront Ricky Tan in the penthouse.
Lee, James Carter, Ricky TanLee and Carter say goodbye at the airport.
Lee, James Carter, Isabella MolinaYou're just like your father, Lee. All these years hiding behind his badge. I wanted to help him, to share with him, but he was too afraid of change. When you think about it, I didn't really kill him. I just put him out of his misery.
One of my regulars lost fifty thousand dollars at the table here last week. I was about to send my boys down to tune his ass up, when the guy comes in and pays off the whole thing.
It's much more than a counterfeit. 14 out of 15 world banks can't tell the difference. The paper is Crane linen blend -- and the bills are printed on U.S. Intaglio presses.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have found that lost treasure. It is here, inside the greatest casino in the world! Welcome to the Red Dragon, where everybody is a winner!
Yeah, that's definitely the woman from Ricky Tan's boat, and she's staying in his suite at his hotel, I told you this would work out. They still just talking?
Quite a night, Inspector. Ricky Tan was our only bait, and now he's gone. You finally got your revenge - at the expense of a U.S. Government investigation.
Black. 42-long. Nothing touches this body but pure silk. And get my partner something from the children's department.
Couple? No, you got it wrong, there's no couple here. Just two single police officers working a very dangerous case.
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