Mac Okay, interpretation is not the right word to use, but that is nevertheless what this movie at some point wants to be. 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. The duo meet with the owner, but Mac arrives and kills him for his deed, and then abducts Trish and Han. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Romeo Must Die". On a March night 21 years ago, Hollywood's latest riff on the Hong Kong action movie Romeo Must Die was having its red carpet premiere at Westwood's Mann Village Theater. [10], Romeo Must Die debuted at #2 at the U.S. box office behind Erin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. : Romeo Must Die . Filmi u lshua n Shtetet e Bashkuara m 22 mars 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. Our business venture will continue. Andrzej Bartkowiak's Jet Li-starring, kung-fu-meets-Romeo & Juliet action/romance Romeo Must Die comes to DVD in a fairly complete presentation. Romeo Must Die Production: A Warner Bros. release of a Silver Pictures production. 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. 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 . Romeo Must Die. 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. [20] Aaliyah received praise for her role. Maurice (Anthony Anderson) is guarding Trish O'Day (Aaliyah). : Isaak Vizzo; Scalere, R. Jr. A. 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'. At a remote location, Han defeats Mac's henchmen and goes to rescue Trish. You killed Colin? Romeo Must Die Romeo Must Die; Theatrical release poster: Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak: Produced by | This little piggy didn't go home: Florida family are left furious after buying prized pig Bella B. Swine for $5,000 at auction. Ch'u Sing Despite Ch'u's assurances that their partnership remains intact, Isaak fears retribution following Po's death and has his chief lieutenant, Mac, place security details on his son Colin and his daughter Trish, the latter of whom refuses to be involved in her father's illegal enterprises. [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. Isaak explains that the deal with Roth will get their family out of the crime business for good, but warns Colin to be cautious. I also felt that Jet Li and Aaliyah lacked in the chemistry department. The Block stars Tom and Sarah-Jane are enjoying their newfound fame with a VIP trip to the Australian Open in Melbourne.. ROMEO MUST DIE is one of those rare films which, while not particularly good for its genre, is surprisingly good for other reasons. In the city ruled by criminals, two families have forgotten their fear. 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. Romeo Must Die's total North American gross is $55,973,336. However the white (primarily Jewish) characters are shortchanged the most. 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. They don't make films like these as often anymore. Producer. Executive producer, Dan Cracchiolo. "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. Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: the nightclub where Po was last seen. Idea Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Because, without these deeds, you ain't got no what is that popular term, Dave? Han investigates and finds a murky land deal. [5][6][7]The film was produced with a budget ofUS$25 million. You're joking, right? It is entertaining if nothing else is on TV, or if you just want to watch the beautiful Aaliyah in action. "Romeo Must Die" is definetely the most violent "interpretation" of Shakespeare I`ve ever seen. 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. Po Sing, the youngest son of Chinese Triad boss Ch'u Sing, is accosted by African-Americans in a nightclub in Oakland, California. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. Mac : Retrospectively, the film has received attention for the pairing of an Asian-American and Black-American in the lead roles.[5]. Po Sing (Jon Kit Lee) is waiting for someone in a nightclub in a predominantly Black neighborhood when a group of angry patrons try to start a fight with him. For inspiration, he turned to Hong Kong action cinema, where Jet Li was an established movie star. 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? Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. Co-producer, Warren Carr. Romeo Must Diewas released on March 22, 2000. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 martial arts action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak and starring Jet Li and Aaliyah.. An African-American gang in Oakland, headed by Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo), and a Chinese gang out of Chinatown, headed by Chu Sing (Henry O) are at war on the streets of San Francisco over Bay Area waterfront property rights.This rivalry culminates in the death of Po Sing, Chu's . . Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: the nightclub where Po was last seen. It follows a Chinese former police officer . When I watch a movie like this, I want it to look like people are really fighting each other. At a remote location, Han escapes by overpowering Mac's henchmen and forces Maurice to divulge where Trish was taken. 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. Isaak and Chu meet with Roth at the Oakland Men's Club to sell Roth the deeds for the properties they now control. Isaak O'Day 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. who killed colin in romeo must die. I don't go too much for the violence, but the movie was entertaining and original. characters and then are translated into English. The question of who killed Colin Winchester became part of Canberra's DNA, and even with the verdict, many people will still argue the toss for years to come. Isaak O'Day, her father, was a corrupt . 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. . : Somebody canceled Chu's boy. The film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. She played the part well and this part was made for her. [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. I can take care of myself. be prepared to hope he gets killed off . Ch'u Sing: Jon Kit Lee . After killing the Chinese hitmen responsible, Han questions his father, who deflects suspicion by suggesting Isaak may have used outside contractors. Jet Li Han Sing Aaliyah Trish O'Day Isaiah Washington Mac : 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. Filming & Production They are too fast and too confusing to be completely effective. Colin. 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. : It is considered Jet Li's breakout role in the English speaking . Isaak Title: Romeo Must Die (2000) Studio Line: Warner Bros. - In a world of vicious rivalries and violent betrayals only one thing is sure. Source. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. This is Jet Li's second Hollyood movie after the Hit Lethal weapon 4. 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 . ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. 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. : It wasn't exactly a Blockbuster Hit of a movie, but it was Great Fun. Mac 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 enraged Mac has Trish brought out as a hostage to force him to take the payout. : He's just a little guy. : Recording sessions took time between May 1999 and January 2000. It was his rebellion, and the fight that ensued, that led to his death. Han finds Trish waiting for him outside, and the two walk away together as the police arrive. Most of the black characters, even the villians, are sympathetically portrayed, even though the hero is Asian. However what he finds is a supposed gang war between Chinese and Black businessmen looking to build a water front stadium. Kai informs Han that Po's death has been the result of the escalating gang war between the Chinese and African-Americans. : Isaak O'Day : And that's always been your problem, Mac. He confronts Ch'u over callously having his own son killed for no other reason than getting in the way of his business deal. [3]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. 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. [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. [3], It was released in the United States on DVD on August 1, 2000,[14] and on Blu-ray on August 14, 2012. : | Maurice: DMX . One quibble, which I feel follows a disturbing pattern in motion pictures. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 selling 203,000 in its first week. Han learns that his brother called Isaak's daughter Trish's record store the day before he was killed. Colin (as DB Woodside) Henry O . Isaak O'Day 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. Romeo Must Die Movie Poster. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. : Vincent Roth Mac interrupts their meeting to kill Silk and take his property deed, then abducts Trish and Han. 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. 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. Ai gjithashtu bie . There seems to be several films in this one. Romeo Must Die sht film i vitit 2000 me regji t Andrzej Bartkowiak dhe me koreografi t lufts nga Corey Yuen. The rest was rather senseless violence about gangs trying to out do each other. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! I'll put your ass on the news tonight! When the Asian warlord's son, Po (JON KIT LEE), is found dead, the gang war escalates to new heights. Repost is prohibited without the creator's permission. DMX appears in this movie in a small role, he later makes a Decent movie alongside Li in Cradle 2 the grave. Oh, my God. 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. Dizzy Tonika Blaze. David Bryan Technical Specs, [receives a phone call and his face goes grave]. Playing Han was a big one for him. Kai informs Han that Po's death has been the result of the escalating gang war between the Chinese and African-Americans. The film was considered Li's American film breakthrough[4] and Aaliyah's acting breakthrough. Shakespeare has been manhandled in countless modern-dress retreads, but I was looking forward to "Romeo Must Die,'' billed as a war between Asian and African-American families, based on "Romeo and Juliet.'' After "China Girl'' (1987), which sets the story in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown, and "Romeo + Juliet" (1996), which has a war between modern gangsters in a kind of CalMex strip . [24], Produced by Aaliyah, Timbaland, Barry Hankerson, and Jomo Hankerson, it was recorded between May 1999 and January 2000. 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. The film's worldwide box office gross is $91,036,760. If Ms. Yip did all her own stunts, she's not only stunningly beautiful, she is also awesome. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, . 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. Somebody canceled Chu's boy. Even fake wars have casualties, Isaak. 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 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. Fear not, once you see ROMEO MUST DIE. However, I enjoyed the soundtrack more than the movie itself. : Who Killed Colin Roach? Han (Jet Li) learns of the news and escapes from Hong Kong prison. Aalyah is beautiful and gives a fine performance as love interest for Jet Li. 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