UPC: 72438490522. Isaak O'Day Romeo Must Die's total North American gross is $55,973,336. 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 rest was rather senseless violence about gangs trying to out do each other. Han Sing, played by the actor Jet Li, resembles Romeo, where as Trish O'Day, played by the actress Aaliyah . Maurice: DMX . Han investigates and finds a murky land deal. Official Sites However the white (primarily Jewish) characters are shortchanged the most. : They don't make films like these as often anymore. When he gets there, he gets entangled in a money scheme plot involving two rival families, where the daughter of a crime lord, Trish O'Day (Aaliyah), is also caught in the middle. 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. Caught up in their lies, greed and violence are Trish O'Day (Played by Aaliyah) and Han Sing (Played by Jet Li). [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. 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. The investigating about the grisly killing of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America lead him to unexpected , unpredictable consequences . When Mercuric asks why, Romeo replies how he had a dream that night. I'm a big boy now. Click Romeo Must Die soundtrack CD for more info from The MovieMusic Store. He cast established Hong Kong actor Jet Li following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. Trish meets Han!"Imma find yo Aaliyah lookin' ass"!Subscribe ! 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). Romeo Must Die (2000) - full transcript. 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. 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. Synopsis. 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. 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. Russell Wong is a cool villain and comic relief Anthony Anderson is actually funny. This little piggy didn't go home: Florida family are left furious after buying prized pig Bella B. Swine for $5,000 at auction. 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.. Russell Wong is phenomenal is a very short role. 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. 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? Old School. This film was the acting debut ofR&BsingerAaliyah. Romeo: And we mean well in going to this mask; But 'its not wit to go. : Delroy Lindo and Issiah Washington give pretty solid performances as well. In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. 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. 1 spot. It follows a Chinese former police officer travelling to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Man, you want to own a damn box. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. 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. A rogue Multiverse agent goes on a manhunt for alternate versions of himself, getting stronger with each kill. Han finds Trish waiting for him outside, and the two walk away together as the police arrive. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American martial arts action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his feature film directorial debut, and featuring fight choreography by Corey Yuen. Kai is the secondary antagonist in 2000 action-romance film Romeo Must Die. At the Sing compound, Kai admits he personally killed Po for interfering with Ch'u's dealings with Roth. [laughs] She played the part well and this part was made for her. He was a part of the Montague family. 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. Mac It just wouldn't happen. . I decided to watch Romeo Must Die with Jet Li in her memory as it has a lot of her music(Come Back in One Piece", "I Don't Wanna", "Try Again" and "Are You Feelin' Me? 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.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.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. 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. I only decided to watch it because I love Jet Li. Vincent Roth What happened to your son was tragic Mr Sing, very unnecessary. Official Sites : The Block stars Tom and Sarah-Jane are enjoying their newfound fame with a VIP trip to the Australian Open in Melbourne.. characters and then are translated into English. 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. But for me, it was OK, despite being a little overelaborate. Isaak 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). . He will make them remember. And that's always been your problem, Mac. 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. PLOT: On Oakland's waterfront, a bitter turf battle is being played out between Asian and African American crime families. Isaak O'Day : And that's always been your problem, Mac. Maurice (Anthony Anderson) is guarding Trish O'Day (Aaliyah). He was the bodyguard of Chinese crime lord Ch'u Sing and also bodyguard to Po Sing, the younger son of Ch'u. The body count starts to mount with small landowners being killed off, and Colin and a friend thrown from a waterfront high rise in an amazing stunt. Romeo Must Die. Isaak DMX was also in the movie and he joined Jet Li again in Cradle 2the Grave , another movie with great action and great music. [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. Thank you. For her first role, she did a pretty good job. [7][8] Filming locations included Gastown, GrandviewWoodland, Vanier Park, Chinatown, Versatile Pacific Shipyards, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. : Russell Wong is phenomenal is a very short role. It is packed with amazing fight scenes, plenty of jokes and a great atmosphere sorrounding the movie. Label number: 49052. Available on. Even fake wars have casualties, Isaak. Isaak The film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. At a remote location, Han defeats Mac's henchmen and goes to rescue Trish. Having taken the rap for his criminal father and brother, who have since fled to Oakland and . He was one half of a pair that was carrying a body in from the grounds. Mac Isaak and Chu meet with Roth to sell him the deeds for the properties they now control. Isaak I want you to know i'll be looking into this myself personally. Even fake wars have casualties, Isaak. 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. I'm afraid I already have partners. Mac Mac just want to own the streets. Figueroa; L.M. 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. 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. By what name was Romeo Must Die (2000) officially released in India in Hindi? Filmi u lshua n Shtetet e Bashkuara m 22 mars 2000. 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. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! : That night, Colin and his girlfriend are murdered by an unseen assailant. After killing the Chinesehitmen, Han questions his father, who clumsily deflects suspicion by suggesting Isaak may have used outside contractors. 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. Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: Silk's nightclub. : Technical Specs, [receives a phone call and his face goes grave]. There is a large number of actors, another actor that provides laughs are Maureen, who also appears in cradle 2 the grave. DB Woodside Colin O'Day . The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. He is rescued and then admonished by Kai, Ch'u's chief lieutenant. : Ai gjithashtu bie . | See production, box office & company info. Co-producer, Warren Carr. Special note must be made of Francoise Yip, the Female bike / fighter. | Isaak I agree with that, but you have to admit, it still looked pretty dayam good), his dramatic acting is amazing too!! Jet Li plays the only likable character in this Asians vs. Running time: not on file. It includes four songs byAaliyah, as well as works byChante Moore,Destiny's Child,Ginuwine,Joe,Timbaland & Magooand more. AKA: Romo doit mourir. . Also, I was still a teenager when this came out and this was the movie to watch at that time. [3], It was released in the United States on DVD on August 1, 2000,[14] and on Blu-ray on August 14, 2012. 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This Is Gonna Hurt. Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. : I'll put your ass on the news tonight! Romeo Must Die was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on March 24, 2000. Though neat, the Xray effect detracted from the "realism," sort of like the old split screen and slo-mo effects of the 1960s films. In the film, a Chinese former police officer travels to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Product availability. The good of this movie was when Aaliyah was on the scene. [receives a phone call and his face goes grave] Romeo Must Die's total North American gross is $55,973,336. "Cheddar"? Han gets close to Trisha as he investigates and ends up fighting her unwanted minders on several occasions; often with fairly amusing results. But on one level, the toll of the 30 . Do you mind if I discuss these with my associates? Neither side approves of their romance. He falls in love with a rival mobster's daughter as they struggle against both the Chinese and the American mobs. Isaak and Chu meet with Roth to sell him the deeds for the properties they now control. He's just a little guy. No, you go right ahead. Repost is prohibited without the creator's permission. Isaak [Isaak produces some papers from his briefcase and pushes them towards Roth]. Figueroa; L.M. [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. I was surprised I enjoyed much of this since martial arts movies are okay but nothing I really get into often. [5][6][7]The film was produced with a budget ofUS$25 million. Romeo Must Die is an action film that is loosely based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The two singers shared very similar roots, hailing from an R&B background with a budding acting career on the side. Thanks, Aaliyah, for the music you gave us.I never get tired of watching Jet Li in action and look forward to many more movies with him. Romeo Must Die is a blast from the past. Synopsis. Qmagazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[24]. Filming & Production Somebody canceled Chu's boy. Trish waits with her father for an ambulance while Han leaves to find Ch'u. Shannon Lee, the . 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. Don't look at me boy! [Isaak leaves] Colin and his girlfriend are killed from the impact or from drowning shortly thereafter. 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. Overview System Requirements Related. Movie Analysis of Romeo Must Die. Cookie policy. [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. 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. [Isaak returns the $30 million buyout for his oceanfront properties]. It wasn't exactly a Blockbuster Hit of a movie, but it was Great Fun. The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. With Kai dead, there is no one to protect Ch'u from answering for his crimes to either the American authorities or the other crime families. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list, but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. 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