For most, Chris Tucker marks the epitome of the unbearable actor. Though he certainly brought joy to many through a succession of shouty comic performances in films such as Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2, Rush Hour 3, and, uh, The Fifth Element, Tucker is only bearable in small doses. After a while, his voice begins to grate; imagine having him around all the time. He shouldn't be in a film that runs longer than 90 minutes (though 85 is preferable). After disappearing for 5 years - presumably to bask in his millions - Tucker returned with a secondary role in David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook, in which he was... well, entirely bearable, actually, in a performance that felt almost anti-Tucker in nature. As Danny McDaniels, buddy to Bradley Cooper's protagonist, Pat, Tucker dips in and out of the film with all the calmness of a light breeze; he's charming, funny and - best of all - highly endurable whenever he's on-screen. It's a miracle!
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
