If you like fast-paced action, “Rush Hour” hits hard right away.

Directed by Brett Ratner, this iconic action-comedy film involves thrilling stunts and adventure as Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker team up together to rescue a kidnapped diplomat’s daughter. However, you have until March 31 to watch the series, as Netflix is removing it soon.

Tucker starred as Detective James Carter, who partnered with Inspector Lee, played by Chan. “Rush Hour 1” was released on Sept. 18, 1998, and grossed $244.7 million worldwide. The movie never failed to impress me, I was glued to the screen the whole time. The first cut scene already involved high-impact fights, with Inspector Lee flipping through the air and using everyday objects as weapons. His agility and intelligence impressed me as I watched him instinctively react to other people within a split second.

The story wasted no time diving into the action. After the diplomat’s daughter was taken, what seemed like a kidnapping case unraveled into a high-stakes conspiracy. In the beginning, the FBI dismissed Carter and didn’t take him seriously, assigning him to “babysit” over Lee. However, as Lee and Carter dug deeper into what happened to the diplomat’s daughter, they found out that a powerful crime lord may be behind all of the trouble that was present. The more the detectives uncovered, the more it seemed that the criminals were just one step ahead of them.

Time was running out for Carter and Lee to solve the case, and the daughter’s life hung in the balance.

And between the two detectives, my favorite character has to be Detective Carter.

From the second he stepped onto the screen, his humor immediately drew me to his character. He is straightforward and blunt but always has the best puns in his pocket. His quick comebacks, sarcastic remarks and facial expressions make every moment he’s on screen interesting. At first, I thought I wouldn’t like him, but I was completely wrong.

Even when Carter and Lee found themselves in near-death situations, Carter’s humor never failed to make a big appearance. When Juntao, the antagonist, signaled to his lackeys to kill Carter, Carter randomly blurted out, “Oh hell no!” I thought that was hilarious as it was completely unexpected and one of the many moments where he caught me off-guard.

What really stood out to me was when Carter and Lee first met. Both are two sides of the same coin, but so vastly different in many ways. One is a disciplined martial artist from Hong Kong, while the other is a loud-mouthed LAPD Detective who bends the rules and always finds himself in constant danger.

On the other hand, Lee always proved to be calm and methodical, unlike Carter entirely. When he faced dangerous situations, like when he was surrounded by armed men in the warehouse, Lee remained on guard.

“Rush Hour 1” didn’t rely much on heavy CGI or flashy special effects, which made it more special to me. The lighting and set designs reflected the late ‘90s aesthetic and the stunts that the actors performed made the movie more authentic to me. Every action sequence was well-choreographed which made it even more exciting to watch. Overall, the film’s visuals didn’t exceedingly stick out but it complemented its fast-paced comedic tone.

If you haven’t seen “Rush Hour 1” yet, now’s your chance before it gets removed from Netflix on March 31. If you like high-stakes action and comedy, this movie is the perfect fit for you!

Trust me, you won’t regret watching it.