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";s:4:"text";s:26198:" : 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'. : ! Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. 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. It was nothing like the Hong Kong and all but one person spoke in Mandarin (most people in Hong Kong speak cantonese). : When Mercuric asks why, Romeo replies how he had a dream that night. Andrzej Bartkowiak's Jet Li-starring, kung-fu-meets-Romeo & Juliet action/romance Romeo Must Die comes to DVD in a fairly complete presentation. 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. A rogue Multiverse agent goes on a manhunt for alternate versions of himself, getting stronger with each kill. Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: the nightclub where Po was last seen. 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. 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. Ch'u Sing: Jon Kit Lee . This is a pretty intriguing and action-packed movie starring Jet Li in one of his first Hollywood appearances. Sometimes, I just can't say no because although it is not perfect, it is still entertaining. Jet Li (as Han Sing) and Aaliyah (as Trish O''Day) star in "Romeo Must Die." Photo credit: Kharen Hill 2000 Warner Bros (Getty Images) Why Beyonc, some might ask. Let me start by saying I adore the late Aaliyah. It is packed with amazing fight scenes, plenty of jokes and a great atmosphere sorrounding the movie. 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. However the white (primarily Jewish) characters are shortchanged the most. Damn, that some cold shit. He is rescued and then admonished by Kai, Ch'u's chief lieutenant. Mac, make sure we got round the clock security for my son and my daughter. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! He also falls in love with a rival mobster's beautiful daughter and they are struggling together against both the Chinese and the American mobs. With Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong. For her first role, she did a pretty good job. 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. One quibble, which I feel follows a disturbing pattern in motion pictures. I agree with that, but you have to admit, it still looked pretty dayam good), his dramatic acting is amazing too!! Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion - Ultimate, B. Worrell; E. Simmons; George Clinton; Irv Gotti; R. Meys; S. Garrett; W.O. Han engages Kai in a fist fight, and eventually kills him. 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. : Our business venture will continue. This would also be Aaliyah's only film released during her lifetime. International action-star Jet Li ("Lethal Weapon 4") stars in this hi-octane thriller from the producer of blockbusters "The Matrix" and the "Lethal Weapon" franchise. Aaliyah is wholesomely sexy and quite beautiful. She played the part well and this part was made for her. [20] Aaliyah received praise for her role. He decides to take advantage of the rules and hit back in a Great Way. : In "Romeo Must Die," Li plays Han, an ex-cop who also happens to be a convict in a Hong Kong prison. "), and it is one great movie that I watch over and over again. It is considered Jet Li's breakout role in the English speakingAmerican film industry.[2]. 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]. 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. That night, someone kills Colin and his girlfriend by throwing them out of his high rise apartment. Get your head out of your ass, Po. 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 O'Day Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: Silk's nightclub. Company Credits He arrives in Oakland stealing a cab and Trish just happens to catch his ride. Shortly after , he encounters a cobweb of corruption and betrayal .In A World Of Vicious Rivalries And Violent Betrayals Only One Thing Is Sure. Movie Analysis of Romeo Must Die. Meanwhile, Colin tells his father that Po's aborted meeting was to discuss information Po had that could end the gang war. Tybalt is the older of the two young men; he is 17 to 18. Mac Word of Po's death reaches his older brother, Han (Jet Li), a former police officer who is imprisoned inHong Kong. In fact. Roth flees to the rooftop and escapes via helicopter but Mac shoots Roth's briefcase out of his hand, sending the deeds flying to the winds. 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? 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. [10], Romeo Must Die debuted at #2 at the U.S. box office behind Erin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. Isaak Jet Li came up with the idea to have Aaliyah fight the lady on the motorcyle during the chase scene. Somebody canceled Chu's boy. One of my favourite scenes is when Jet Li plays football, and is sarcasticlly fouled on purpose. [11][12][13] The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million. 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 story revolves around their quickly blooming relationship and the opposing families around them. I'm a big boy now. Those . : "[14]Aaliyah received praise for her role. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. [receives a phone call and his face goes grave] Romeo must die is the Best Jet Li movie till date. Po leaves the club, but he is found murdered the next day by a bicycle kid. It's all been arranged chief. It includes four songs by Aaliyah, as well as works by Chante Moore, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Timbaland & Magoo and more. At the Sing compound, Kai admits he personally killed Po for interfering with Ch'u's dealings with Roth. Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. 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). Man, you want to own a damn box. Roth flees to the rooftop and escapes via helicopter but Mac shoots the deeds out of his hand, sending the deeds flying to the . Isaak 'Skulls,' 'Fidelity' debut well. They've got the weapons. : Romeo Must Die. Romeo Must Die. An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. Ch'u Sing Aaliyah is wholesomely sexy and quite beautiful. During the late 1990s, the producer Joel Silver became annoyed that he did not see anything fresh or original in American action 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.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. It is entertaining if nothing else is on TV, or if you just want to watch the beautiful Aaliyah in action. Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is Copyright 2009-2022, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. It was his rebellion, and the fight that ensued, that led to his death. UPC. 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 good of this movie was when Aaliyah was on the scene. 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. [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. I actually felt the entire cast lacked in chemistry. Mac, make sure we got round the clock security for my son and my daughter. 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. Romeo Must Die is an action film that is loosely based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. R&B singer Aaliyah was cast, and sung the soundtrack's lead single "Try Again" which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. 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. When her brother is also killed it looks as if the two groups have started a war despite their shared business enterprise. All Rights Reserved . Don't even worry about it, I got it. Thank you. Fear not, once you see ROMEO MUST DIE. : O'Day, realizing that Mac also killed Colin, attacks Mac in a rage but Mac shoots and grievously wounds O'Day. 0085391812821. Shannon Lee, the . . Good action film with awesome martial arts sequences! Running time: not on file. characters and then are translated into English. Han Sing, played by the actor Jet Li, resembles Romeo, where as Trish O'Day, played by the actress Aaliyah . "Cheddar"? [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. The clue to the origin of that story can be found in the title ;o) Jet Li plays the main role, but you could expect what you'd see from him. It manages to be interesting enough, but the fighting is what makes it really good. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[30]. Mac Superior Gangster Film; Mediocre Kung Fu Film, The most violent "interpretation" of Shakespeare I`ve ever seen. Isaak O'Day : Produced by Joel Silver, Jim Van Wyck. 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. I don't think Corey Yuen's fight choreography is bad, it just is out of place and not really suited for this movie. Isaak explains that the deal with Roth will get their family out of the crime business for good, but warns Colin to be cautious. 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 . Isaak O'Day : [receives a phone call and his face goes grave] Somebody canceled Chu's boy. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[25]. 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. And that's always been your problem, Mac. 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. [trying to stay composed] Source. : They've got the posses. Product Identifiers. Ch'u Sing Despite mixed critical reviews, it was a box office success, grossing $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. Sorry Romeo, but you gotta die. [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. [24], Produced by Aaliyah, Timbaland, Barry Hankerson, and Jomo Hankerson, it was recorded between May 1999 and January 2000. Mac Harry glanced . There were a couple of twists that were unexpected and the plot was OK, but nothing to really knock your socks off. 1 spot. As Han walks away, his father picks up his gun and commits suicide. 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. Mac just want to own the streets. Isaak Release Dates Mac just want to own the streets. : In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. : FILM REVIEW; Hip-Hop Joins Martial Arts but Lets Plot Muscle In, Romeo Must Die' Flies On the Strength of Jet Li, Convoluted Subplots Kill Off 'Romeo Must Die', Aaliyah: A 'beautiful person's' life cut short, MTV.com - News - 'NSYNC On Top Again As Aaliyah, Drag-On Hit Chart, Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere', Aaliyah's One in a Million Arrives to Streaming Amid Dispute Between Label and Estate, Stream Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' Album, Aaliyah's Estate Slams Her Uncle's 'Unauthorized' Announcement of Releasing Her Music To Streaming Platforms, Aaliyah estate denounces upcoming 'unauthorized projects' as 'Blackground 2.0' emerges, http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.9840&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.9840.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.9840. 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