[27] The soundtrack sold 1.3 million copies by the end of 2000[28] and 1.5 million copies in the US as of 2001. Discussion in 'Movies' started by Dizzy, Aug 8, 2021. "[14]Aaliyah received praise for her role. Like the great Shakespeare work, there are two opposing families in this film, each looking to make big commercial gains in the world of real estate development. 0085391812821. : 8/10. Oh, my God. The plot is similar to that of Romeo and Juliet and featured famed martial arts star Jet Li and singer Aaliyah in her first movie debut.. The actors acquit themselves well. : Not usually a fan of this type of all-out Action movie, "Romeo Must Die" knocked me off balance when I found it to be one of the best films I have ever enjoyed. Han engages Kai in a fist fight, and eventually kills him. : The two have been acquiring deeds to properties along the waterfront to sell to Vincent Roth, a business magnate who plans to buy a new NFL franchise and build a stadium. This is Jet Li's second Hollyood movie after the Hit Lethal weapon 4. Mac Isaak Well, you just acquired another one Isaak O'Day Recording sessions took time between May 1999 and January 2000. Official Sites It just wouldn't happen. [4], Romeo Must Diedebuted at No.2 at the U.S. box office behindErin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. Romeo Must Die was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on March 24, 2000. 2000 | Maturity Rating: R | 1h 54m | Action & Adventure. An enraged Mac has Trish brought out as a hostage to force him to take the payout. Isaak and Chu meet with Roth to sell him the deeds for the properties they now control. Trish He was one half of a pair that was carrying a body in from the grounds. But on one level, the toll of the 30 . Han teams up with Trish to find the killers. Jet Li who was fresh from "Leathal Weapon 4" really delivers in this action-packed movie. Despite Ch'u's assurances that their partnership remains intact, Isaak fears retribution following Po's death and has his chief lieutenant, Mac, place security details on his son Colin and his daughter Trish, the latter of whom refuses to be involved in her father's illegal enterprises. Is this movie just a big advertisement for the NFL? karen rietz baldwin; hidden valley high school yearbook. I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? I can take care of myself. Asian gang leader's son Po Sing is killed which could potential start a war with the black gang. You work for me, Kai. Jet Li, however, is very humane and appealing, though his character is underwritten. I want you to know i'll be looking into this myself personally. Meanwhile, Chu has his fellow crime lords killed to sell their properties and keep the money to himself. At his brother's funeral, Han confronts his estranged father, blaming him for failing to protect Po after Han helped them both flee to America to escape Chinese authorities, which resulted in Han's imprisonment. Romeo Must Die (2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She played the part well and this part was made for her. Man, you want to own a damn box. Isaak O'Day Damn, that some cold shit. What happened to your son was tragic Mr Sing, very unnecessary. This is an impressive movie action film with nice protagonists , such as : kung fu action star Jet Li , Aaliyah, Delroy Lindo , Anthony Anderson, Russell Wong , Henry O , DMX and Isaiah Washington Jr .Elaborately produced by Joel Silver with two-fisted Jet Li , it's just another action film full of struggles , thrills, noisy action , crashes and lots of violence . Despite mixed critical reviews, it was a box office success, grossing $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. Mercutio sticks up for his friends and loses his life doing it. Official Sites Russell Wong is a cool villain and comic relief Anthony Anderson is actually funny. Trish never had a cause to hate or a reason to hurt, except during the last two days. At the Sing compound, Kai admits he personally killed Po for interfering with Ch'u's dealings with Roth. Mac : [Pointing the gun] Don't look at me boy! It was released on March 28, 2000 through Blackground Records and Virgin Records in association with Warner Bros. Records (who helped co-financed the soundtrack). The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. They initially experimented with it for a single fight scene with Jet Li and tested it in front of an American audience, which gave an overwhelmingly positive response, before using it in more action scenes throughout the film.[6]. Ch'u Sing: Jon Kit Lee . : She was just great as Trish. who killed colin in romeo must die. Colin. I'm pleased to hear that, thank you. Vizzo; Scalere, R. Jr. A. Click Romeo Must Die soundtrack CD for more info from The MovieMusic Store. M4GN3T. Colin (as DB Woodside) Henry O . Despite Ch'u's assurances that their partnership remains intact, Isaak fears retribution following Po's death and has his chief lieutenant, Mac, place security details on his son Colin and his daughter Trish, the latter of whom refuses to be involved in her father's illegal enterprises. Well-paced action film with two-fisted Jet Li is just another action film full of struggles , thriller , noise and lots of violence with overwhelming and breathtaking set pieces . : . It was nothing like the Hong Kong and all but one person spoke in Mandarin (most people in Hong Kong speak cantonese). Isaak attacks him in a rage and Mac shoots him. This would also be Aaliyah's only film released during her lifetime. Isaak O'Day The Block stars Tom and Sarah-Jane are enjoying their newfound fame with a VIP trip to the Australian Open in Melbourne.. Unfortunately, when he's not on screen, the movie slows to a crawl. PLOT: On Oakland's waterfront, a bitter turf battle is being played out between Asian and African American crime families. Po Sing (Jon Kit Lee) is waiting for someone in a nightclub in a predominantly Black neighborhood when a group of angry patrons try to start a fight with him. In "Romeo Must Die," Li plays Han, an ex-cop who also happens to be a convict in a Hong Kong prison. [19] Roger Ebert rated the film 1.5/4 stars and also criticized the use of computer-generated special effects in a martial arts film, saying that it "misses the point" of having audiences be impressed by realistic stunts. : Kai informs Han that the waterfront properties are divided between Black and Chinese businesses, and Po was a casualty of racial tensions that have recently escalated into a gang war. The next day, Po is found murdered. Mac reveals that it was Kai who killed Po, and is about to shoot Han when Trish shoots and kills Mac first. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Aaliyah plays the daughter of the American mob boss. I agree with that, but you have to admit, it still looked pretty dayam good), his dramatic acting is amazing too!! Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak his directorial debut, and fight choreography by Corey Yuen. To him, it does not seem like a smart thing to do, despite his love that rejected him, Rosalie, attending the party. In the ensuing shootout, Isaak is wounded while Roth escapes via helicopter, but Mac shoots Roth's briefcase out of his hand and the deeds scatter into the wind. He was a part of the Montague family. Mac DMX appears in this movie in a small role, he later makes a Decent movie alongside Li in Cradle 2 the grave. [trying to stay composed] The movie, "Romeo Must Die", is an action packed drama that adapts William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" into a more modern perspective with a twist that deviates from the original plot. Mac They receive the brunt of the ugly stereotyping. He will make them remember. At the Sing compound, Kai and Han have an all-out fight. A young billionaire named Vincent Roth caused the death of her brother Colin. Romeo Must Dieis a 2000 Americanaction filmdirected byAndrzej Bartkowiakin hisdirectorial debut, and alsofight choreographybyCorey Yuen, and starringJet LiandAaliyah. Cast. Meanwhile, Colin tells his father that he was supposed to meet someone at the club to discuss information that could end the war. He was the bodyguard of Chinese crime lord Ch'u Sing and also bodyguard to Po Sing, the younger son of Ch'u. : It includes four songs by Aaliyah, as well as works by Chante Moore, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Timbaland & Magoo and more. Because, without these deeds, you ain't got no what is that popular term, Dave? It includes four songs by Aaliyah, as well as works by Chante Moore, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Timbaland & Magoo and more. This little piggy didn't go home: Florida family are left furious after buying prized pig Bella B. Swine for $5,000 at auction. Han Sing, played by the actor Jet Li, resembles Romeo, where as Trish O'Day, played by the actress Aaliyah . ALSO, I was really confused when they showed Hong Kong. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. . Trish and Han team up, and realize that Po wanted to show Colin a list of businesses that were either destroyed or being threatened for failing to sell their properties. He confronts Ch'u over callously having his own son killed for no other reason than getting in the way of his business deal. This Is Gonna Hurt. Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. The film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. I think it's high-time the NFL had a black owner, don't you? You will forgive me if I'm not easily moved. Romeo Must Die is a blast from the past. Mac (Isaiah Washington) is gang leader Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo) second-in-command. ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. [10], Romeo Must Die debuted at #2 at the U.S. box office behind Erin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. : Blacks gang story. Three singles & videos were released from the album: Aaliyah's number one pop hit "Try Again" (directed by Wayne Isham), Aaliyah and DMX duet "Come Back in One Piece" (directed by Little X), and Timbaland & Magoo's "We At It Again" (directed by Chris Robinson), which introduced Timbaland's younger brother, rapper Sebastian, to audiences. The story is a little sloppy in following in a Romeo and Juliet type of thing, but most of the action/fight sequences and a couple of good performances almost make it un-noticeable (almost). News of the murder eventually reaches a Hong Kong prison holding the victim's brother, Han (JET LI), a former cop who . He falls in love with a rival mobster's daughter as they struggle against both the Chinese and the American mobs. Kai burns Han's hands with hot coals but Han rips his shirt to improvise hand wraps, then finishes Kai by landing a kick on Kai's skull, completely breaking his spine. He decides to take advantage of the rules and hit back in a Great Way. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! Delroy Lindo and Issiah Washington give pretty solid performances as well. [29], Produced by Aaliyah, Timbaland, Barry Hankerson, and Jomo Hankerson, it was recorded between May 1999 and January 2000. Mercutio was the humorous character in the play Romeo and Juliet. A widescreen, anamorphic transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio, behind-the-scenes footage, and two music videos from the film's co-star Aaliyah -- "Try Again" and "Come Back in One Piece" -- are examples . Mac : The plot is loosely based off Romeo And Juliet, but don't expect anything artsy fartsy, this is an action movie with two warring crime families(one Chinese and the other African American). 30 seconds of violence were removed including blood spurts from gunshots, a throat punch, shots of a scorching bowl being pressed onto Jet Li's hands and Li's burned hands being scraped whilst Li is dragged around, heavy punches, a head-butt and a throat chop. An avenging cop seeks out his brother's killer and falls for the daughter of a businessman who is involved in a money-deal with his father. Colin and his girlfriend are both killed by unseen assailants by being thrown out of his . They initially experimented with it for a single fight scene with Jet Li and tested it in front of an American audience, which gave an overwhelmingly positive response, before using it in more action scenes throughout the film.[6]. He's just a little guy. Romeo Must Die. During the late 1990s, the producer Joel Silver became annoyed that he did not see anything fresh or original in American action films. In addition to the influence of Hong Kong martial arts films, the production team also introduced a new visual effect technique: the presentation of martial arts fighting in X-ray vision. Isaak O'Day : And that's always been your problem, Mac. He is willing to risk imprisonment or worse, the death penalty, for Romeo's murder; he's also willing to die so that Romeo is punished. Aaliyah, DMX, Ginuwine Pitch In for "Romeo" LP, Jet Li: Chinese Masculinity and Transnational Film Stardom, 'Slanted Screen' Rues The Absence Of Asians, Weekend Box Office; 'Erin Brockovich' Holds Off 'Romeo'. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, . They've got the posses. Mac Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. It includes four songs byAaliyah, as well as works byChante Moore,Destiny's Child,Ginuwine,Joe,Timbaland & Magooand more. (Act 1, Scene 4, Line 48) Romeo admits that he wishes not to attend the Caplet party. . A remake of "Romeo And Juliet" in Oakland, CA., "Romeo Must Die" stars Li as Han Sing, a cop who breaks out of a Hong Kong prison as the movie opens. [10][11][12][13]The film has a 33% approval rating from 91 reviews onRotten Tomatoes, areview aggregator; the critical consensus reads: "In his second Hollywood movie, Jet Li impresses. Fans of martial arts will do well to wait for it to come out on video, so they can fast-forward through all the meaningless exposition and endless shots of people giving mean and meaningful looks at each other and get to the good stuff. Mac, make sure we got round the clock security for my son and my daughter. Word of Po's death reaches his older brother, Han (Jet Li), a former police officer who is imprisoned inHong Kong. Okay, interpretation is not the right word to use, but that is nevertheless what this movie at some point wants to be. : Company Credits Product Identifiers. Summary: Loosely based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," this crime plot features Jet Li as an emprisoned son of a Chinese crime family who escapes his Hong Kong prison and flees to Oakland to avenge the death of his brother who is killed by the rival black crime family. Ch'u Sing Our business venture will continue. Isaak O'Day Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his feature film directorial debut, and featuring fight choreography by Corey Yuen.The film stars Jet Li and Aaliyah in her feature film debut, It follows a Chinese former police officer travelling to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Romeo Must Die Production: A Warner Bros. release of a Silver Pictures production. Here's an shootout and an betrayal scene from this underrated film. What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 Version and the Uncut Version. Trish and Han team up, and realize that Po wanted to show Colin a list of businesses that were either destroyed or being threatened for failing to sell their properties. When Mercuric asks why, Romeo replies how he had a dream that night. Somebody canceled Chu's boy. This film is probably entertaining to many, but to those who thought co-producer (of the Matrix) Joel Silver would bring a runner-up before the sequel, they will be mistaken. And that's always been your problem, Mac. Later, when Han is persuaded to play football with Mac and the rest, we see Maurice with a scar on the left side of his lip. Which I think is funny. ROMEO MUST DIE : Mike's Comment of the Week : Cool Site of the Week Comment Archives . 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