Review: Chris Tucker at Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel
Originally published on June 30th, 2026
Besides being fluent in English, my family and I are fluent in movie quotes, often incorporating these famous phrases into our everyday conversation. I am so accustomed to this form of conversation that there are times when I am speaking in movie quotes and do not even realize it. Typically, it only dawns on me when I see the confused facial expressions of others.
The longer you spend time with us, the more movies you will watch. If you are in it to win it, you will begin to enjoy these movies and speak in film yourself.
Quotes from Chris Tucker’s performance as Ruby Rhod in The Fifth Element are definitely incorporated into our daily lingo and movie quote canon. This combined with our love of Michael Jackson (Tucker’s close friend who is usually highlighted in his comedy) inspired my mom and I to stop, drop, and buy tickets when we heard he was coming to Washington.
Going into the comedy show, we had high expectations — I mean come on, this is CHRIS TUCKER AFTER ALL! Tucker exceeded our expectations with every eye bulge and high pitched squeal, taking us on a journey that made us laugh, laugh to tears, happy cry, and remember and pay respect to some of the incredible figures in our collective history.
An evening of humorous storytelling, Tucker brought us back to the Oscars slap heard around the world, paid tribute to famous historical figures like Frank Sinatra, delivered the best Michael Jackson impression I’ve seen, and shared his own life memories including those from making his iconic films like “Rush Hour,” “Friday,” and “The Fifth Element.”
The whole evening was unforgettable, and I do truly hope I never forget it.
The Review
Tucker brought his whole self to his comedy, being honest about his beliefs and getting candid about life as a celebrity and the real moments and challenges he has faced.
I recognize that it is part of the job of being a comedian or any form of touring speaker to have common lines, jokes, or phrases in your pocket at all times. Tucker had his own set, but the way he delivered them felt authentic and organic each time.
Truth be told, I don’t think comedians get the respect they deserve in artistic or intellectual crowds. Many actors have shared that it is much easier to be dramatic than it is to make people laugh. Making people laugh consistently is a true art and knowing how to weave the jokes together and find the balance between “stupid” or “silly” humor, dirtier jokes, nostalgia, and clever wit does take a certain level of genius.
In this way, comedians are much smarter than they are typically given credit for. To form a good joke, you have to truly “know your stuff” and be able to be quick, play on words, and give good impressions that do actually resemble the person at hand and sometimes these do require musical capabilities. Tucker proved to be a master in all these things.
It’s funny…I just realized that the idea of making fun of someone or something is supposed to be exactly that: “making fun.” Yes, mockery can play a role but it should never feel mean spirited — it should remain fun! This is exactly why I appreciate Chris Tucker because he has mastered the art of making fun in a way that can still be fun and respectful of everyone! This especially true when he discussed Michael Jackson.
Everything Chris Tucker said or did in regards to Michael Jackson was very clearly done from a place of love. Too many people have been cruel, untruthful, and disrespectful of Jackson in their attempts to make a headline or get a laugh, and it immediately riles me up every time.
Speaking truthfully in the Hollywood atmosphere is a career risk (how sad is that?). Chris Tucker being willing to go out there and repetitively say that Jackson was a good and funny man made me respect him all the more.
Life has become so serious in recent years, and laughing is no longer as regular of a practice for me as it once was. Tucker reminded me that life is too short to not laugh, and that comedy is healing.
Thank you Chris Tucker for giving my “laughing muscles” the work out they needed. I look forward to rewatching some of your classic films to get them back in shape.
To stay up to date on everything Chris Tucker, including future performances, I invite you to check out his website.