I also felt that Jet Li and Aaliyah lacked in the chemistry department. Shortly after , he encounters a cobweb of corruption and betrayal .In A World Of Vicious Rivalries And Violent Betrayals Only One Thing Is Sure. 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. Isaak Maurice: Hey Trish! Banks; D'Mon Dedrick Rolison; K. Garman; T. Anderson, D. Scantz; J. Austin; Jazze Pha; Kevin Hicks, C. Loving; D. Bing; Irv Gotti; Robin Mays, B. Bush; J. Peacock; M. Brown; S. Garrett, Chant Moore; Eric Seats; Rapture Stewart; Stephen Garrett, McKinley, Myron "Elfilin"; Stanley Clarke. 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. and he also killed Colin. According to the documentary The Slanted Screen, Han and Trish were supposed to have a kissing scene, which explains the title of Romeo, but this did not test well with an urban audience. I'm gonna find your Aaliyah looking ass! [9], The critical reception was mixed. Thank you. I'm afraid I already have partners. They've got the weapons. The film's plot is loosely related toWilliam Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet, but the feuding families are respectivelyAfrican-AmericanandChinese. Ch'u Sing: Jon Kit Lee . 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 wasn't exactly a Blockbuster Hit of a movie, but it was Great Fun. As Han walks away, Ch'u picks up his gun and shoots 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. Vincent Roth The late Aliyah looks great as ever, especially when she takes Li to the night club. 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. ! Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, featuring fight choreography by Corey Yuen, and starring Jet Li . Romeo Must Die was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on March 24, 2000. This little piggy didn't go home: Florida family are left furious after buying prized pig Bella B. Swine for $5,000 at auction. To him, it does not seem like a smart thing to do, despite his love that rejected him, Rosalie, attending the party. Mercutio sticks up for his friends and loses his life doing it. Although this was her acting debut, I think Aaliyah brought the goods to the table. The Block stars Tom and Sarah-Jane are enjoying their newfound fame with a VIP trip to the Australian Open in Melbourne.. Mercutio is a very loyal and humorous character in Romeo and Juliet. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[25]. Sure, they look good together as friends and/or partners in crime, but nothing more and I mean nothing. One of those movies that can be watched at least once a year and always be fun. 5 1 vote. Mac (Isaiah Washington) is gang leader Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo) second-in-command. O'Day, realizing that Mac also killed Colin, attacks Mac in a rage but Mac shoots and grievously wounds O'Day. I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? It debuted at #3 on theBillboard200selling 203,000 in its first week. 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. [7][8] Filming locations included Gastown, GrandviewWoodland, Vanier Park, Chinatown, Versatile Pacific Shipyards, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. [24], Produced by Aaliyah, Timbaland, Barry Hankerson, and Jomo Hankerson, it was recorded between May 1999 and January 2000. After Chu takes a multimillion-dollar payment and departs, Isaak refuses his payment, stating thathiscompensation will be in the form of an ownership share of the new franchise. | The film's setting isOakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely inVancouver,British Columbia. 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. Synopsis. Roth flees to the rooftop and escapes via helicopter but Mac shoots the deeds out of his hand, sending the deeds flying to the . Now, that's some cold s**t. I don't own nothing. [Isaak returns the $30 million buyout for his oceanfront properties]. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[30]. The good of this movie was when Aaliyah was on the scene. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. This is Jet Li's second Hollyood movie after the Hit Lethal weapon 4. 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. : Jet Li plays Han Sing; a man who escapes from prison in Hong Kong and goes to Oakland when his brother, the son of the senior Chinese crime boss, is murdered. What happened to your son was tragic Mr Sing, very unnecessary. 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. Starring: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington. The film was considered Li's American film breakthrough[4] and Aaliyah's acting breakthrough. In a chance encounter, Han befriends Trish by helping her ditch her assigned security, and then discovers Po called Trish's clothing store the day before he was killed. Mac just want to own the streets. [Isaak leaves] [20] Aaliyah received praise for her role. DB Woodside Colin O'Day . Po leaves the club, but he is found murdered the next day by a bicycle kid. 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. Romeo Must Die. Producer. Po leaves the club, but he is found murdered the next day by a bicycle kid. The next day, Po is found murdered. It is considered Jet Li's breakout role in the English speaking American film industry. Jet Li Han Sing Aaliyah Trish O'Day Isaiah Washington Mac Official Sites Han learns that his brother called Isaak's daughter Trish's record store the day before he was killed. : Neither side approves of their romance. [chuckles] : 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 investigating about the grisly killing of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America lead him to unexpected , unpredictable consequences . Even fake wars have casualties, Isaak. : Unfortunately, when he's not on screen, the movie slows to a crawl. Mac Isaak and Chu meet with Roth at the Oakland Men's Club to sell Roth the deeds for the properties they now control. Meanwhile, Colin tells his father that he was supposed to meet someone at the club to discuss information that could end the war. Han investigates and finds a murky land deal. Li is an ex-cop who unjustly locked , breaks out of a Chinese prison and gets to the Oakland-San Francisco waterfront , America , to discover his brother's killer and avenge his death. : ROMEO MUST DIE is a tired tale of rival gangsters. What? I'll put your ass on the news tonight! Romeo Must Die is not a good Martial Arts film. No, you go right ahead. This is my favourite Jet Li movie, others include Kiss of the Dragon, Unleashed, Born to defend and Black mask. Mac interrupts their meeting to kill Silk and take his property deed, then abducts Trish and Han. Making his way to Oakland, Han learns that his brother called Isaak's daughter Trish's (Aaliyah) record store the day before he was killed. Retrospectively, the film has received attention for the pairing of an Asian-American and African-American in the lead roles.[5]. Romeo Must Die sht film i vitit 2000 me regji t Andrzej Bartkowiak dhe me koreografi t lufts nga Corey Yuen. 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. 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 . Mac [21], The film's soundtrack, Romeo Must Die: The Album, is a hip hop and R&B soundtrack released by Blackground Records and Virgin Records America in association with Warner Bros. Records (who helped co-financed the soundtrack) on March 28, 2000. 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). At the Sing compound, Kai admits he personally killed Po for interfering with Ch'u's dealings with Roth. : Bone-crunching is far more effective; and, would someone please dispense with this "flying" nonsense? Despite mixed critical reviews, it was a box office success, grossing $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. In this modern day Romeo and Juliet, kung fu action star Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop singer, Aaliyah Haughton's Juliet. Warren Carr, Jim Van Wyck, Joel Silver, Dan Cracchiolo. An enraged Mac has Trish brought out as a hostage to force him to take the payout. He cast established Hong Kong actor Jet Li following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. And as impressive as the action sequences are, some critics feel they are over-edited. . The film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. Oh, Daddy. Kai informs Han that Po's death has been the result of the escalating gang war between the Chinese and African-Americans. That night, Colin and his girlfriend are murdered by an unseen assailant. It is entertaining if nothing else is on TV, or if you just want to watch the beautiful Aaliyah in action. : Romeo Must Die. After killing the Chinesehitmen, Han questions his father, who clumsily deflects suspicion by suggesting Isaak may have used outside contractors. At first it looks as if he was killed as part of a rivalry between black and Chinese crime lords even though the heads of the two groups are working together in a major property deal. 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. Vincent Roth Prince Escalus has banned dueling on pain of death. : I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? 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. It follows a Chinese former police officer travelling to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Han gets close to Trisha as he investigates and ends up fighting her unwanted minders on several occasions; often with fairly amusing results. 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). [to Trish, who has just shot him] As Han walks away, his father picks up his gun and commits suicide. He travels to Oakland to investigate, where Ch'u is engaged in a joint business venture with Isaak O'Day, a black real estate developer and gang leader. A 'Beauty' of a Weekend for Oscar Winner; Box office * Best picture award pays off; 'Brockovich' hangs on to the No. [Isaak leaves] 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. Unfortunately, when he's not on screen, the movie slows to a crawl. [laughs] [11] [12] [13] The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million. 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.. 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. Still, "Romeo Must Die" is an actionflick you wouldn`t want to miss. In North America,Romeo Must Dieearned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. Source. Han teams up with Trish to find the killers. I read some not-so-great reviews about "Romeo must Die" so I really didn't have my hopes up high. Po Sing: Edoardo Ballerini . [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. Colin (as DB Woodside) Henry O . For her first role, she did a pretty good job. Caught up in their lies, greed and violence are Trish O'Day (Played by Aaliyah) and Han Sing (Played by Jet Li). Isaak and Chu meet with Roth to sell him the deeds for the properties they now control. 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. [5][6][7]The film was produced with a budget ofUS$25 million. Overview System Requirements Related. DMX was also in the movie and he joined Jet Li again in Cradle 2the Grave , another movie with great action and great music. Mac, make sure we got round the clock security for my son and my daughter. before being told it has to be KILLED due to state law Most of the asian characters are shortchanged dramatically. Han Sing, a skilled martial artist and former police officer who has been imprisoned in Hong Kong, learns of his brother's death and escapes. . : He is rescued and then admonished by Kai, Ch'u's chief lieutenant. 1 spot. [trying to stay composed] I'm not sure if that bit WAS actually Hong Kong butif you're going to say that he's in prison in Hong Kong, why choose a place which does NOT give a proper image of Hong Kong? Aalyah is beautiful and gives a fine performance as love interest for Jet Li. He was a part of the Montague family. Han Sing, played by the actor Jet Li, resembles Romeo, where as Trish O'Day, played by the actress Aaliyah . ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. 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. What? Mac Good action film with awesome martial arts sequences! Russell Wong is a cool villain and comic relief Anthony Anderson is actually funny. Jet Li who was fresh from "Leathal Weapon 4" really delivers in this action-packed movie. Trish waits with her father for an ambulance while Han leaves to find Ch'u. In fact. He cast established Hong Kong actor Jet Li following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. She was just great as Trish. Running time: not on file. Here's an shootout and an betrayal scene from this underrated film. 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. The Chinese people in the film all have names like "Po" and "Han" and say things like "let's show them our true strength"I'm surprised they didn't put some phrases like "Let's summon our family's ancestral dragons" in. However the white (primarily Jewish) characters are shortchanged the most. In High Definition. In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. Cast. Vincent Roth | That night, someone kills Colin and his girlfriend by throwing them out of his high rise apartment. karen rietz baldwin; hidden valley high school yearbook. He reveals to Isaak 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 he also killed Colin. He was portrayed by Russell Wong. Han (Jet Li) learns of the news and escapes from Hong Kong prison. : In "Romeo Must Die," Li plays Han, an ex-cop who also happens to be a convict in a Hong Kong prison. It is packed with amazing fight scenes, plenty of jokes and a great atmosphere sorrounding the movie. You're not joking. Principal photography began on May 3, 1999 and ended on July 23, 1999. 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. [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. The story revolves around their quickly blooming relationship and the opposing families around them. "[16], Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times called the movie "dreary" but said it was bound to be a hit due to its combination of martial arts action and hip hop. Filmi u lshua n Shtetet e Bashkuara m 22 mars 2000. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. Look, if I wanted Eddie Murphy, I would have gone to the movies! The movie is pretty nicely shot and slick looking and actually is really well performed by the cast. Also, I was still a teenager when this came out and this was the movie to watch at that time. is Isaac Julien's first film, which reflects upon the death of Colin Roach, a 23 year old who was shot at the entrance of a police station in East London, in 1982. . : Isaak O'Day Romeo Must Die is a passable action movie with thrills, chills , romance and nail-biting action scenes . : Ai gjithashtu bie . At his brother's funeral, Han . : Superior Gangster Film; Mediocre Kung Fu Film, The most violent "interpretation" of Shakespeare I`ve ever seen. UPC. ROMEO MUST DIE : Mike's Comment of the Week : Cool Site of the Week Comment Archives . Though Jet Li and Aaliyah are quite obviously in love at the close of the film, they never kiss. [22] The soundtrack sold 1.3 million copies by the end of 2000[23] and 1.5 million copies in the US as of 2001. While hunting down his brother's murderer, he falls in love with the daughter of a rival crime boss who is his prime suspect. Answer (1 of 4): Having read the entire chapters up to and after the events of The Battle of Hogwarts I can say that not only are we are not told how he died, but we are given zero clues surrounding this death. [scans the papers] In a chance encounter, Han befriends Trish by helping her ditch her assigned security, and then discovers Po called Trish's clothing store the day before he was killed. Han arrives and confronts Mac about his brother, who reveals that it was the Chinese who killed Po, and is about to shoot Han when Trish shoots and kills Mac first. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. . 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. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. Han finds Trish waiting for him outside and the two walk away from the house together as the police arrive. The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our business venture will continue. Aaliyah is wholesomely sexy and quite beautiful. 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. The film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. It was SO cool!! 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. Romeo Must Die is a blast from the past. Anything beyond that seemed forced. Cookie policy. When I watch a movie like this, I want it to look like people are really fighting each other. [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: The Album is the soundtrack to Andrzej Bartkowiak's 2000 action film Romeo Must Die, composed of hip hop and R&B music. 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. I'll put your ass on the news tonight! 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. : 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. Some of the fight scenes are computerised, but Impresses big time. But on one level, the toll of the 30 . Blacks gang story. HoloLens . "[16], Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times called the movie "dreary" but said it was bound to be a hit due to its combination of martial arts action and hip hop. Several, in fact. Isaak O'Day Though neat, the Xray effect detracted from the "realism," sort of like the old split screen and slo-mo effects of the 1960s films. 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. Gravity-warping martial arts, cool visual effects and an all-star music track combine in this . What happened to your son was tragic Mr Sing, very unnecessary. She played the part well and this part was made for her. Andrzej Bartkowiak's Jet Li-starring, kung-fu-meets-Romeo & Juliet action/romance Romeo Must Die comes to DVD in a fairly complete presentation. He was one half of a pair that was carrying a body in from the grounds. 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. [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. Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is Copyright 2009-2022, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. For me, it is a bit nostalgic for that reason. Isaak O'Day : [receives a phone call and his face goes grave] Somebody canceled Chu's boy. Isaak 'Skulls,' 'Fidelity' debut well. UPC: 72438490522. Click Romeo Must Die soundtrack CD for more info from The MovieMusic Store. You could tell they were choreographed. Han Sing, a skilled martial artist and former police officer who has been imprisoned in Hong Kong, learns of his brother's death and escapes. Mac : Man, you want to own a damn box. Ch'u Sing 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. Jet Li, however, is very humane and appealing, though his character is underwritten. These black guys'll bury you. 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. 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. N film, nj ish-oficer kinez i policis udhton n Shtetet e Bashkuara n mnyr q t hakmerret pr vdekjen e vllait. By what name was Romeo Must Die (2000) officially released in India in Hindi? [29], Produced by Aaliyah, Timbaland, Barry Hankerson, and Jomo Hankerson, it was recorded between May 1999 and January 2000. Tybalt is the older of the two young men; he is 17 to 18. Ch'u Sing Thankfully DMX only has a cameo here, he was top billed in the other Andrzej Bartkowiak/Jet Li collaboration Cradle 2 The Grave and he was terrible in that movie. It was nothing like the Hong Kong and all but one person spoke in Mandarin (most people in Hong Kong speak cantonese). You will forgive me if I'm not easily moved. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 film about a gang war that breaks out between an African American gang and an Asian gang in Oakland, CA. [7] [8] Filming locations included Gastown, GrandviewWoodland, Vanier Park, Chinatown, Versatile Pacific Shipyards, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. DMX appears in this movie in a small role, he later makes a Decent movie alongside Li in Cradle 2 the grave. Mac He travels to Oakland to investigate, where Ch'u is engaged in a joint business venture with Isaak O'Day, a black real estate developer and gang leader. Trish never had a cause to hate or a reason to hurt, except during the last two days. Cold s * * t. 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