Overall, this is a pretty decent action movie that introduced Jet Li to new audiences, but I prefer his work in China/Hong Kong to his action movies made in the United States and Europe. be prepared to hope he gets killed off . Our business venture will continue. 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? An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? Aalyah is beautiful and gives a fine performance as love interest for Jet Li. Isaak O'Day Jet Li didn't disappoint - not only was his fighting as 'wow' as ever (and I know, a lot of people think too much CGI was used, compromising his true abilities. Po Sing, the youngest son of Chinese Triad boss Ch'u Sing, is accosted by African-Americans in a nightclub in Oakland, California. In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. [Pointing the gun] Han Sing is being held in a Hong Kong prison when he learns of the death of his little brother and travels out to the San Francisco to find the killer. : It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Romeo Must Die". On second thought, why don't you go ahead and keep that? Shannon Lee, the . Han engages Kai in a fist fight, and eventually kills him. . Aaliyah is wholesomely sexy and quite beautiful. Lethal Weapon 4 was just a starter, this movie delivers! The kung-fu sequences are nothing special. : Mac They are too fast and too confusing to be completely effective. 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). Sure, they look good together as friends and/or partners in crime, but nothing more and I mean nothing. Mac : .What? Isaak : [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. 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. : Romeo Must Die. But you couldn't really foresee what Aaliyah's performance would be like. Warren Carr, Jim Van Wyck, Joel Silver, Dan Cracchiolo. Okay, interpretation is not the right word to use, but that is nevertheless what this movie at some point wants to be. Shipping date: March 28th, 2000. Mac [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. Why would a Canadian want to build an NFL football field in Canada? The film's plot is loosely related toWilliam Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet, but the feuding families are respectivelyAfrican-AmericanandChinese. Romeo Must Die sht film i vitit 2000 me regji t Andrzej Bartkowiak dhe me koreografi t lufts nga Corey Yuen. Mac just want to own the streets. During the late 1990s, the producer Joel Silver became annoyed that he did not see anything fresh or original in American action films. Still, "Romeo Must Die" is an actionflick you wouldn`t want to miss. 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. Isaak Romeo Must Die is the 1st and in my opinion, the better of the two hip hop/martial arts action films directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. [4], Romeo Must Diedebuted at No.2 at the U.S. box office behindErin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list, but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. It is considered Jet Li's breakout role in the English speakingAmerican film industry.[2]. 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. You set up a meeting with Chu, A.S.A.P., and then you *find out* who killed his boy. [11][12][13] The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million. The actors acquit themselves well. Isaak O'Day An enraged Mac has Trish brought out as a hostage to force him to take the payout. Well, you just acquired another one Isaak O'Day And they've got no chance against former Hong Kong cop Han Sing. 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[26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] "Romeo Must Die: The Album" was rereleased September 3, 2021. The story revolves around their quickly blooming relationship and the opposing families around them. 0085391812821. 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. Trish waits with her father for an ambulance while Han leaves to find Ch'u. | Cookie policy. I also felt that Jet Li and Aaliyah lacked in the chemistry department. 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. I want you to know i'll be looking into this myself personally. 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. When he arrives, he meets Trish O'Day(R&B Singer Aaliyah, in her film debut). : In High Definition. Let me start by saying I adore the late Aaliyah. Thank you. Isaak O'Day Rent AU$4.99. [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. And one more thing, if your renting this to see DMX, don't, because you might be dissapointed for his only 2 scenes and little lines (might as well rent Belly). | The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. . When the Asian warlord's son, Po (JON KIT LEE), is found dead, the gang war escalates to new heights. I agree with that, but you have to admit, it still looked pretty dayam good), his dramatic acting is amazing too!! He cast established Hong Kong actor Jet Li following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. Mac (Isaiah Washington) is gang leader Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo) second-in-command. 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. Kai informs Han that Po's death has been the result of the escalating gang war between the Chinese and African-Americans. 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. : Neither side approves of their romance. Ai gjithashtu bie . Romeo Must Die (2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jet Li who was fresh from "Leathal Weapon 4" really delivers in this action-packed movie. Thank you. Romeo Must Die. He cast established Hong Kong actor Jet Li following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. Mac "[14]Aaliyah received praise for her role. For her first role, she did a pretty good job. [9] Jet Li stated on his personal website that they had filmed both versions of the scene (with kiss and without), and decided to use the latter because it would be "somewhat strange and awkward" for Han to have witnessed his father's suicide and then to come out and kiss someone. 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. 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. Romeo Must Die. : Jet Li came up with the idea to have Aaliyah fight the lady on the motorcyle during the chase scene. 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. Most of the black characters, even the villians, are sympathetically portrayed, even though the hero is Asian. Kai is the secondary antagonist in 2000 action-romance film Romeo Must Die. Romeo Must Die. 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. Han learns that his brother called Isaak's daughter Trish's record store the day before he was killed. : For inspiration, he turned to Hong Kong action cinema, where Jet Li was an established movie star. Romeo Must Die is a sloppy film that has poorly executed action scenes. The couple, who starred on the last season of The Block, were special . Romeo Must Die: Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. You will forgive me if I'm not easily moved. [21]The soundtrack sold 1.3 million copies by the end of 2000[22]and 1.5 million copies in the US as of 2001. Isaak O'Day, her father, was a corrupt . 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.. Synopsis. A story about corruption and property deals, a story about fathers and their children, a tentative Romeo and Juliet romance and of course martial arts and guns. Ch'u Sing He was a part of the Montague family. Maurice (Anthony Anderson) is guarding Trish O'Day (Aaliyah). The two singers shared very similar roots, hailing from an R&B background with a budding acting career on the side. Discussion in 'Movies' started by Dizzy, Aug 8, 2021. Anything beyond that seemed forced. 5 1 vote. 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. only if you don't try to hard to hate it. Romeo Must Die is a blast from the past. Both families become involved in competing corrupt schemes to finance the building of a waterfront football stadium. The play between Trish and Han (Jet Li) as an accidental cab driver was priceless, and the way they contrasted each other on screen with younger Trish actually in somewhat of a protective role to Han really added interesting plot twist to the story. : Po leaves the club, but he is found murdered the next day by a bicycle kid. Vizzo; Scalere, R. Jr. A. : 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. The next day, Po is found murdered. Russell Wong is a cool villain and comic relief Anthony Anderson is actually funny. Frustrated by the lack of originality in Hollywood action films, producer Joel Silver built the film around Hong Kong action films. O'Day, realizing that Mac also killed Colin, attacks Mac in a rage but Mac shoots and grievously wounds O'Day. Mac : Man, you want to own a damn box. Isaak Who Killed Colin Roach? 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. That night, someone kills Colin and his girlfriend by throwing them out of his high rise apartment. Now, that's some cold s**t. I don't own nothing. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, . Most of the asian characters are shortchanged dramatically. This is a pretty intriguing and action-packed movie starring Jet Li in one of his first Hollywood appearances. Isaak 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. 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. Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: the nightclub where Po was last seen. Mac : Don't even worry about it, I got it. He was one half of a pair that was carrying a body in from the grounds. The film stars Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, Delroy Lindo, Henry O, Anthony Anderson and DMX. Patricia O'Day, aged twenty one, was a part-time social worker and full time clothing store manager. Mac In fact. You're not joking. I'll put your ass on the news tonight! She was just great as Trish. 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. It follows a Chinese former police officer . Aaliyah is wholesomely sexy and quite beautiful. It includes four songs by Aaliyah, as well as works by Chante Moore, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Timbaland & Magoo and more. In a film which shows two beautiful asian dances french kiss, and one bares the other's breast and kisses her erect nipple,would it have been too much to ask to have to people of different races who are obviously in love share a romantic kiss? . 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. Isaak Also, I was still a teenager when this came out and this was the movie to watch at that time. [7] [8] Filming locations included Gastown, GrandviewWoodland, Vanier Park, Chinatown, Versatile Pacific Shipyards, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. Caught up in their lies, greed and violence are Trish O'Day (Played by Aaliyah) and Han Sing (Played by Jet Li). 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. Isaak O'Day His father's right-hand man Kai (Russell Wong) and his henchmen pull Po out and, after a brief fight with the bouncers, are ejected by Silk (DMX), the club's owner, before the meeting can take place. That night, Colin and his girlfriend are murdered by an unseen assailant. 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. After killing the Chinese hitmen responsible, Han questions his father, who deflects suspicion by suggesting Isaak may have used outside contractors. Executive producer, Dan Cracchiolo. Kai informs Han that Po's death has been the result of the escalating gang war between the Chinese and African-Americans. At his brother's funeral, Han . At a remote location, Han defeats Mac's henchmen and goes to rescue Trish. 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. Somebody canceled Chu's boy. At his brother's funeral, Han confronts his estranged father, blaming him for failing to keep his promise to protect Po after Han had helped them both flee to America to escape the Chinese authorities. 18/08/2021, by , in Uncategorized, 0 commentsUncategorized, 0 comments Not saying it was a horrible movie, it was just OK. The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. Caught up in their lies, greed and violence are Trish O'Day (Played by Aaliyah) and Han Sing (Played by Jet Li). 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. Though neat, the Xray effect detracted from the "realism," sort of like the old split screen and slo-mo effects of the 1960s films. Man, you want to own a damn box. 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. What? 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