You killed Colin? Ch'u Sing He is rescued and then admonished by Kai, Ch'u's chief lieutenant. But on one level, the toll of the 30 . [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. His plays former Chinese cop Han Sing who breaks out of prison after hearing of his brother's murder in Oakland. In North America,Romeo Must Dieearned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. Harry glanced . : Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. M4GN3T. Technical Specs, [receives a phone call and his face goes grave]. Release Dates . Starring: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington. Sometimes, I just can't say no because although it is not perfect, it is still entertaining. You think putting your kids through college is going to make all your crooked straight? The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. Romeo Must Die (2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Even fake wars have casualties, Isaak. Jet Li came up with the idea to have Aaliyah fight the lady on the motorcyle during the chase scene. Aaliyah is wholesomely sexy and quite beautiful. The credits during the opening of the movie are first given in Chinese Shannon Lee, the . 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. Bone-crunching is far more effective; and, would someone please dispense with this "flying" nonsense? Qmagazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[24]. Produced by Joel Silver, Jim Van Wyck. 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 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. I was surprised I enjoyed much of this since martial arts movies are okay but nothing I really get into often. Han investigates and finds a murky land deal. 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. This film was the acting debut ofR&BsingerAaliyah. 1 spot. 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. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! : [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. : Isaak attacks him in a rage and Mac shoots him. Oh, my God. Mac : Man, you want to own a damn box. I also felt that Jet Li and Aaliyah lacked in the chemistry department. Some of the fight scenes are computerised, but Impresses big time. 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. Not saying it was a horrible movie, it was just OK. I'm pleased to hear that, thank you. Ch'u Sing Principal photography began on May 3, 1999 and ended on July 23, 1999. Mac While hunting down his brother's murderer, he falls in love with the daughter of a rival crime boss who is his prime suspect. Synopsis. Isaak O'Day And that's always been your problem, Mac. Isaak Po Sing: Edoardo Ballerini . It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 selling 203,000 in its first week. Jet Li, however, is very humane and appealing, though his character is underwritten. "[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. Those . And they've got no chance against former Hong Kong cop Han Sing. 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. 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. 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. Romeo Must Die Romeo Must Die; Theatrical release poster: Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak: Produced by All Rights Reserved . It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 selling 203,000 in its first week. Despite mixed critical reviews, it was a box office success, grossing $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. Vincent Roth Unfortunately, when he's not on screen, the movie slows to a crawl. [receives a phone call and his face goes grave] Rent AU$4.99. 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. 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. ! You set up a meeting with Chu, A.S.A.P., and then you *find out* who killed his boy. only if you don't try to hard to hate it. : : : "Aaliyah, DMX, Ginuwine Pitch In for "Romeo" LP", "Weekend Box Office; 'Erin Brockovich' Holds Off 'Romeo', "A 'Beauty' of a Weekend for Oscar Winner; Box office * Best picture award pays off; 'Brockovich' hangs on to the No. [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. 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. 8/10. In "Romeo Must Die," Li plays Han, an ex-cop who also happens to be a convict in a Hong Kong prison. Available on. Romeo Must Die is a blast from the past. 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. DMX was also in the movie and he joined Jet Li again in Cradle 2the Grave , another movie with great action and great music. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. . I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? Po Sing, the youngest son of Chinese Triad boss Ch'u Sing, is accosted by African-Americans in a nightclub in Oakland, California. The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. : Mac just want to own the streets. However what he finds is a supposed gang war between Chinese and Black businessmen looking to build a water front stadium. Principal photography began on May 3, 1999 and ended on July 23, 1999. In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. [scans the papers] The film grossed $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. 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Worrell; E. Simmons; George Clinton; Irv Gotti; R. Meys; S. Garrett; W.O. Most of the black characters, even the villians, are sympathetically portrayed, even though the hero is Asian. | Mac : [Pointing the gun] Don't look at me boy! Vincent Roth: Anthony Anderson . 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. ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. As long as there's a war going on, you are my responsibility. It debuted at #3 on theBillboard200selling 203,000 in its first week. 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. 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. 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. David Bryan Romeo Must Die's total North American gross is $55,973,336. ROMEO MUST DIE: ALTERNATE ENDING. Delroy Lindo and Issiah Washington give pretty solid performances as well. [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. The late Aliyah looks great as ever, especially when she takes Li to the night club. However the white (primarily Jewish) characters are shortchanged the most. Ai gjithashtu bie . 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). Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[30]. : 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. Mercutio sticks up for his friends and loses his life doing it. [Isaak leaves] Po Sing, the youngest son of Chinese Triad boss Ch'u Sing, is accosted by African-Americans in a nightclub in Oakland, California. Romeo Must Die was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on March 24, 2000. Executive producer Joel Silver had lots of original ideas about movie making, and this one I would say is one of them. With Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong. Man, you want to own a damn box. 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. Our business venture will continue. Isaak O'Day 18/08/2021, by , in Uncategorized, 0 commentsUncategorized, 0 comments He was killed off by Tybalt in a street brawl. Isaak and Chu meet with Roth to sell him the deeds for the properties they now control. Mercutio is a very loyal and humorous character in Romeo and Juliet. But Tybalt doesn't care about the consequences. Isaak Han finds Trish waiting for him outside and the two walk away from the house together as the police arrive. When Mercuric asks why, Romeo replies how he had a dream that night. The film's plot is loosely related toWilliam Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet, but the feuding families are respectivelyAfrican-AmericanandChinese. "), and it is one great movie that I watch over and over again. I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? who killed colin in romeo must die. Good action film with awesome martial arts sequences! Mac Frustrated by the lack of originality in Hollywood action films, producer Joel Silver built the film around Hong Kong action films. Filming & Production 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. They've got the posses. That night, someone kills Colin and his girlfriend by throwing them out of his high rise apartment. 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. Also, I was still a teenager when this came out and this was the movie to watch at that time. The film's setting isOakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely inVancouver,British Columbia. Romeo Must Die Production: A Warner Bros. release of a Silver Pictures production. : 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. They are too fast and too confusing to be completely effective. [20] Aaliyah received praise for her role. Title: Romeo Must Die (2000) Studio Line: Warner Bros. - In a world of vicious rivalries and violent betrayals only one thing is sure. 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? [Isaak returns the $30 million buyout for his oceanfront properties]. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. [9], The critical reception was mixed. At the Sing compound, Kai and Han have an all-out fight. 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. However, I enjoyed the soundtrack more than the movie itself. upper neuadd reservoir history 1; downtown dahlonega webcam 1; permeated by a sense of longing. Well, you just acquired another one Isaak O'Day Isaak 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. It just wouldn't happen. 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. He confronts Ch'u over callously having his own son killed for no other reason than getting in the way of his business deal. Mac [1], It was released in the United States on DVD on August 1, 2000,[8]and on Blu-ray on August 14, 2012. karen rietz baldwin; hidden valley high school yearbook. I agree with that, but you have to admit, it still looked pretty dayam good), his dramatic acting is amazing too!! No, you go right ahead. Trish meets Han!"Imma find yo Aaliyah lookin' ass"!Subscribe ! Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, . R&B singer Aaliyah was cast, and sung the soundtrack's lead single "Try Again" which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Kai informs Han that Po's death has been the result of the escalating gang war between the Chinese and African-Americans. I actually felt the entire cast lacked in chemistry. It includes four songs by Aaliyah, as well as works by Chante Moore, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Timbaland & Magoo and more. Russell Wong is a cool villain and comic relief Anthony Anderson is actually funny. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list, but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. [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. Colin. Despite Ch'u's assurances that the deal is still in place, Isaak fears retribution and has his chief lieutenant Mac (Isaiah Washington) place security details on both of his children. An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. [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 film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. They've got the weapons. Mac (Isaiah Washington) is gang leader Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo) second-in-command. This is Jet Li's second Hollyood movie after the Hit Lethal weapon 4. Somebody canceled Chu's boy. And as impressive as the action sequences are, some critics feel they are over-edited. Romeo Must Die Movie Poster. Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. By what name was Romeo Must Die (2000) officially released in India in Hindi? 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