Trish meets Han!"Imma find yo Aaliyah lookin' ass"!Subscribe ! Isaak The plot is loosely related to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet transplanted to contemporary Oakland, California, with African-American and Chinese-American gangs representing the feuding families. : Man, you want to own a damn box. When Han leaves Trish's place and beats up Maurice and his gang, we see Maurice with a cut that is bleeding on the right side of his lip. He also reveals that the "gang war" was a ruse he and Ch'u concocted to cover their murder and intimidation of businessmen who refused to sign away their properties, and admits to killing Colin. He cast established Hong Kong actor Jet Li following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. This Is Gonna Hurt. [10], Romeo Must Die debuted at #2 at the U.S. box office behind Erin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. Both families become involved in competing corrupt schemes to finance the building of a waterfront football stadium. A modern take on the classic "Romeo and Juliet" co-starring hip hop star Aaliyah Haughton (one of 1999 Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21"), Delroy Lindo ("Ransom", "The Cider House Rules"), Isaiah Washington ("Out of Sight") and rapper . Neither side approves of their romance. The death of Han Sing's brother catapults him out of a Hong Kong jail to the San Francisco waterfront, where he vows to find his brother's killers. Man, you want to own a damn box. : I want you to know i'll be looking into this myself personally. In "Romeo Must Die," Li plays Han, an ex-cop who also happens to be a convict in a Hong Kong prison. Jet Li who was fresh from "Leathal Weapon 4" really delivers in this action-packed movie. ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. Han's first lead takes him to Trisha; she owns the shop to where Han's brother made his last phone call as well as being the daughter of Isaak, the senior black crime lord. The couple, who starred on the last season of The Block, were special . Han berates his father for killing Po out of greed, and declares that he will leave him to be punished by either the police or the other Triad families. The next day, Po is found murdered. I want you to know i'll be looking into this myself personally. [15], The film has a 32% approval rating from 94 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator; the critical consensus reads: "In his second Hollywood movie, Jet Li impresses. Vizzo; Scalere, R. Jr. A. Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. : Producer Joel Silver (Who also produced "The Matrix") describes the film as an "Urban rendition of Romeo and Juliet" and although this is a very simple way of looking at the film, it's not far off the mark. ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. who killed colin in romeo must die. 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 assumes the identity of a cab driver and delivery man named Akbar. Trish waits with her father for an ambulance while Han leaves to find Ch'u. 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. 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. Han teams up with Trish to find the killers. 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. 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 . The two have been acquiring properties along theOaklandwaterfront to sell them to Vincent Roth (Edoardo Ballerini), a businessman who plans to buy a newNFLfranchise and build a stadium on the waterfront. : Maurice: DMX . DB Woodside Colin O'Day . Because, without these deeds, you ain't got no what is that popular term, Dave? It's all been arranged chief. Vincent Roth Trish never had a cause to hate or a reason to hurt, except during the last two days. 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). They receive the brunt of the ugly stereotyping. News of the murder eventually reaches a Hong Kong prison holding the victim's brother, Han (JET LI), a former cop who . After a chance encounter, Han befriends Trish by helping her ditch her assigned security, Maurice (Anthony Anderson) and Trish deduces that Po was actually calling her brother, Colin (DB Woodside). Roth flees to the rooftop and escapes via helicopter but Mac shoots the deeds out of his hand, sending the deeds flying to the . : 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 which also marked the sole film released during her lifetime, before her tragic death one year later on August 25, 2001. Trish Isaak ODay (Delroy Lindo), a Black real estate developer and gang leader, is engaged in a joint business venture with Po's father, Chu Sing (Henry O), a Chinese crime boss who heads a collective of Chinese crime lords. : Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! In August 2021, it was reported that Aaliyah's recorded work for Blackground (since rebranded as Blackground Records 2.0) would be re-released on physical, digital, and, for the first time ever, streaming services in a deal between the label and Empire Distribution[31][32][33][34][35][36] "Romeo Must Die: The Album" was rereleased September 3, 2021. Isaak O'Day She turned up a good performance and it's a shame that she died a few years ago, much too early Have you ever felt cheated because you never got to see a movie before that includes X-ray POV footage of a person's spine being severed, a football game that turns into a Three Stooges episode, a part where a Chinese crime lord has his colleagues chained up in a refrigerated boxcar before they're murdered and dismembered with meat-cutting instruments (thankfully off-camera), and mentions that the Oakland Raiders moved again? Now, that's some cold s**t. I don't own nothing. [4], Romeo Must Diedebuted at No.2 at the U.S. box office behindErin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. There are some nice fight scenes, though it seems an . Kai was a good friend of Sing who sent him as bodyguard of his son Po Sing who is heir of his father's empire when Po called Colin O . Isaak attacks him in a rage and Mac shoots him. Movie Analysis of Romeo Must Die. : Filming & Production Isaak O'Day Running time: not on file. 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'. 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 . You set up a meeting with Chu, A.S.A.P., and then you *find out* who killed his boy. : Once again D-man "catchin foo's slippin" Seems like the son of the boss Collin o' Day believes he "deserves what's coming to him" in this scene he apparently. There is a large number of actors, another actor that provides laughs are Maureen, who also appears in cradle 2 the grave. ! Colin Roach? Oh, Daddy. Blacks gang story. [18] In his review for the Chicago Tribune, Rene Rodriguez said the film is "needlessly convoluted" and should not have added special effects on top of Li's stunts, which he said makes them seem less impressive because of the artificiality. Damn, that some cold shit. The cop sets out for revenge against the gangsters who killed his sibling, only to become sidetracked when he falls in love with his archenemy's daughter. By what name was Romeo Must Die (2000) officially released in India in Hindi? : Principal photography began on May 3, 1999 and ended on July 23, 1999. You work for me, Kai. Executive producer Joel Silver had lots of original ideas about movie making, and this one I would say is one of them. The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. I work for your father. The UK version was cut by Warner Bros. to get a "15" rating. It is considered Jet Li's breakout role in the English speaking American film industry. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list, but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. While investigating his brother's murder, an ex-cop gets roped into a turf war between two factions involving the daughter of his family's rival. : : He was the bodyguard of Chinese crime lord Ch'u Sing and also bodyguard to Po Sing, the younger son of Ch'u. [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. UPC. Figueroa; L.M. Han and Isaak have a friendly introduction, then Trish waits with her father for an ambulance while Han leaves to confront Kai. Han promptly escapes from the prison to investigate. Good action film with awesome martial arts sequences! In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. The film's plot is loosely related toWilliam Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet, but the feuding families are respectivelyAfrican-AmericanandChinese. Han finds Trish waiting for him outside and the two walk away from the house together. It was four years ago on August 25 that Aaliyah was tragically taken from us and the life of another great musical talent cut short. And that's always been your problem, Mac. 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. An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. : She played the part well and this part was made for her. The film stars Jet Li and Aaliyah in her feature film debut, her only film before her death a year later on August 25, 2001. Isaak Ch'u Sing Vizzo; Scalere, R. Jr. A. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. 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. Isaak : I'll put your ass on the news tonight! Po & Han's father Ch'u Sing (Henry O) is in the middle of a big property deal along with black mobsters lead by Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo) who are buying up waterfront properties to sell to NFL businessman Vincent Roth (Edoardo Bellerini), some of the tenants don't want to sell but that's where things get ugly & rivalries start. Joined: . Harry glanced . 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 . The rest was rather senseless violence about gangs trying to out do each other. : Maurice (Anthony Anderson) is guarding Trish O'Day (Aaliyah). Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, his directorial debut, and starring Jet Li, Aaliyah, Anthony Anderson, Delroy Lindo, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, and features action and fight choreography by Corey Yuen. What happened to your son was tragic Mr Sing, very unnecessary. This guy has the looks, style, and presence of Russell Crowe. Three singles & videos were released from the album: Aaliyah's number one pop hit "Try Again" (directed byWayne Isham), Aaliyah andDMXduet "Come Back in One Piece" (directed byLittle X), and Timbaland & Magoo's "We At It Again" (directed byChris Robinson), which introducedTimbaland's younger brother, rapperSebastian, to audiences. I'll put your ass on the news tonight! Colin and his girlfriend are killed from the impact or from drowning shortly thereafter. Shortly after , he encounters a cobweb of corruption and betrayal .In A World Of Vicious Rivalries And Violent Betrayals Only One Thing Is Sure. In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. : Mac | [scans the papers] Collins, G. Mosley; M. Barcliff; S. Garrett; Timothy Mosley. Also, I was still a teenager when this came out and this was the movie to watch at that time. Maurice: Hey Trish! One quibble, which I feel follows a disturbing pattern in motion pictures. When Mercuric asks why, Romeo replies how he had a dream that night. The film grossed $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. Mac Shakespeare has been manhandled in countless modern-dress retreads, but I was looking forward to "Romeo Must Die,'' billed as a war between Asian and African-American families, based on "Romeo and Juliet.'' After "China Girl'' (1987), which sets the story in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown, and "Romeo + Juliet" (1996), which has a war between modern gangsters in a kind of CalMex strip . You will forgive me if I'm not easily moved. Excuse me? Colin and his girlfriend are both killed by unseen assailants by being thrown out of his . 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. Mac just want to own the streets. The Block stars Tom and Sarah-Jane are enjoying their newfound fame with a VIP trip to the Australian Open in Melbourne.. [15], The film has a 32% approval rating from 94 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator; the critical consensus reads: "In his second Hollywood movie, Jet Li impresses. Fear not, once you see ROMEO MUST DIE. I'm pleased to hear that, thank you. 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. Discussion in 'Movies' started by Dizzy, Aug 8, 2021. That night, someone kills Colin and his girlfriend by throwing them out of his high rise apartment. Meanwhile, Chu has his fellow crime lords killed to sell their properties and keep the money to himself. Product availability. During the late 1990s, the producer Joel Silver became annoyed that he did not see anything fresh or original in American action films. | R&B singer Aaliyah was cast, and sung the soundtrack's lead single "Try Again" which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Patricia O'Day, aged twenty one, was a part-time social worker and full time clothing store manager. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! I really liked Jet Li in this movie, and I`ve liked him since I first saw him in "Lethal Weapon 4" a couple of years ago. Gravity-warping martial arts, cool visual effects and an all-star music track combine in this . Aaliyah(1979-2001), the R&B sensation really got her acting chops in gear playing the alluring Trish O'Day, who is being shadowed by the bumbling Maurice, played by the hilarious, Anthony Anderson. Isaak O'Day : And that's always been your problem, Mac. Repost is prohibited without the creator's permission. characters and then are translated into English. : In North America,Romeo Must Dieearned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. You will forgive me if I'm not easily moved. Russell Wong is phenomenal is a very short role. When he arrives, he meets Trish O'Day(R&B Singer Aaliyah, in her film debut). Thank you. are among the best documents with which we can explain why the conflicts of the 1980s arose and why they must now be examined again. The good of this movie was when Aaliyah was on the scene. The investigating about the grisly killing of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America lead him to unexpected , unpredictable consequences . Mr Sing you have my deepest, deepest condolences. E. Ruiz; F. Ferraro; J. Walker; J.E. This would also be Aaliyah's only film released during her lifetime. 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. An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. Though Jet Li and Aaliyah are quite obviously in love at the close of the film, they never kiss. I don't think Corey Yuen's fight choreography is bad, it just is out of place and not really suited for this movie. Romeo Must Die. It manages to be interesting enough, but the fighting is what makes it really good. [17] Writing for the San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Graham likened it to The Matrix, describing it as a "cross-cultural kung fu extravaganza" that shines during Li's stunts. Isaak O'Day Romeo Must Dieis a 2000 Americanaction filmdirected byAndrzej Bartkowiakin hisdirectorial debut, and alsofight choreographybyCorey Yuen, and starringJet LiandAaliyah. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. [17] Writing for the San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Graham likened it to The Matrix, describing it as a "cross-cultural kung fu extravaganza" that shines during Li's stunts. Romeo Must Diewas released on March 22, 2000. 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. I agree with that, but you have to admit, it still looked pretty dayam good), his dramatic acting is amazing too!! Firstly, it REALLY exaggerates the whole Asian thing, making it seem like we Chinese all practice Kung Fu in our backyards while drinking Oolong tea every daywhich in fact, is NOT what Hong Kong people do (yes, I'm sorry if I'm shattering some dreams here - Hong Kong people do too watch television and shop and do things other than learn Kung Fu. Retrospectively, the film has received attention for the pairing of an Asian-American and Black-American in the lead roles.[5]. 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Worrell; E. Simmons; George Clinton; Irv Gotti; R. Meys; S. Garrett; W.O. Mac just want to own the streets. 2000 | Maturity Rating: R | 1h 54m | Action & Adventure. Jet Li's English language debut as leading man, Hip-hop kung-fu film that's light on the surface, Wastes opportunities in almost every scene, Thoroughly average, with a few elements above and below that, Acceptable and breathtaking thriller with lots of action and violent fights. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak his directorial debut, and fight choreography by Corey Yuen. Isaak and Chu meet with Roth at the Oakland Men's Club to sell Roth the deeds for the properties they now control. | Special note must be made of Francoise Yip, the Female bike / fighter. You killed Colin? 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Isaak O'Day In the film, a Chinese former police officer travels to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, and also fight choreography by Corey Yuen, and starring Jet Li and Aaliyah.The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. Co-producer, Warren Carr. Asian gang leader's son Po Sing is killed which could potential start a war with the black gang. When her brother is also killed it looks as if the two groups have started a war despite their shared business enterprise. The story revolves around their quickly blooming relationship and the opposing families around them. The plot is loosely related to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet transplanted to contemporary Oakland, California, with Black-American and Chinese-American gangs representing the feuding families. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. . Mac : An enraged Mac has Trish brought out as a hostage to force him to take the payout. The film's setting isOakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely inVancouver,British Columbia. It was nothing like the Hong Kong and all but one person spoke in Mandarin (most people in Hong Kong speak cantonese). "Romeo Must Die" is definetely the most violent "interpretation" of Shakespeare I`ve ever seen. Isaak Having taken the rap for his criminal father and brother, who have since fled to Oakland and . [Isaak returns the $30 million buyout for his oceanfront properties].
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