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Also, I was still a teenager when this came out and this was the movie to watch at that time. ROMEO MUST DIE is self-described as a "hip hop kung fu movie," as apt a description as any. And as impressive as the action sequences are, some critics feel they are over-edited. Romeo and Juliet is, however, founded on events that actually took place, and Escalus, prince of Verona, was Bartolommeo della Scala, who died in 1303. After Romeo is dragged to a masquerade at the Capulet house by Mercutio, his wild, fun-loving friend, and Benvolio, his cousin, Romeo falls in love with the beautiful Juliet—not realizing that she is a Capulet, and therefore his sworn enemy due to the feud between their families. Trish and Han visit the last holdout on Po's list: Silk's nightclub. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Sometimes, I just can't say no because although it is not perfect, it is still entertaining. You could tell they were choreographed. Was this review helpful to you? 4 of 4 people found this review helpful. Er wurde von Andrzej Bartkowiak gedreht, der damit seinen Einstieg als Regisseur gab, und von Joel Silver produziert. But the influential artist, who died on April 9 at 50 years old, was also known for his film roles in “Romeo Must Die,” “Exit Wounds,” “Belly” and “Cradle 2 the Grave.” The two have been acquiring properties along the waterfront to sell them to Vincent Roth, a businessman who plans to buy a new NFL franchise and build a stadium on the waterfront. Sind sie interessiert an einem Sextreffen mit serösen Damen, Herren, Studentinnen oder der auch Nachbarin usw. In North America, Romeo Must Die earned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. As Han walks away, his father picks up his gun and commits suicide. 270. A biography of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia, who is the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation. What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 Version and the Uncut Version. 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 debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 selling 203,000 in its first week. 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. 267. some hour, some short time. Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. 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 and Aaliyah.It follows a Chinese former police officer travelling to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Isaak and Ch’u meet with Roth at the Oakland Men's Club to sell Roth the deeds for the properties they now control. [24] The soundtrack sold 1.3 million copies by the end of 2000[25] and 1.5 million copies in the US as of 2001. 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. It is considered Jet Li's breakout role in the English speaking American film industry following his role in Lethal Weapon 4. The film's setting is Oakland, California, but other than a few establishing shots, film production was entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. A drug kingpin's return home touches off a turf war. When I watch a movie like this, I want it to look like people are really fighting each other. For me, it is a bit nostalgic for that reason. Is this movie just a big advertisement for the NFL? Neither side approves of their romance, so, obviously, kung fu action ensues, with a soundtrack by Aaliyah. Despite Ch'u's assurances that the deal is still in place, Isaak fears retribution following Po's death, and has his chief lieutenant Mac place security details on both of his children. Why would a Canadian want to build an NFL football field in Canada? aus Ihrer Umgebung? I wish the fight scenes were more authentic. Text of ROMEO AND JULIET with notes, line numbers, and search function. Han assumes the identity of a cab driver and delivery man named Akbar. Romeo Must Die 's total North American gross is $55,973,336. In 1937, a Chinese martial artist returns to Shanghai to find his teacher dead and his school harassed by the Japanese. Sadly, most people don’t know what the hell the two characters are talking about. [6] 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. In a nightclub, tensions rise between Chinese-Americans and African-Americans, leading to a physical altercation that is eventually broken up by the owner Silk. [12], 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. 269. still, ever: for, as being. I will admit that I have probably watched this at least 5 times. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. At a remote location, Han escapes by overpowering Mac's henchmen and forces Maurice to divulge where Trish was taken. It follows a Chinese former police officer travelling to the United States in order to avenge his brother's death. Juliet, musing to herself and unaware that Romeo is in her garden, asks why Romeo must be Romeo—a Montague, and therefore an enemy to her family. That fair for which love groan'd for and would die, With tender Juliet match'd, is now not fair. Han Sing, a skilled martial artist and former police officer imprisoned in Hong Kong, learns that his brother Po has been found dead in Oakland, California. 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. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. [1], It was released in the United States on DVD on August 1, 2000,[11] and on Blu-ray on August 14, 2012. An FBI Agent seeks vengeance on a mysterious assassin known as "Rogue" who murdered his partner. The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. 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 admits to killing Colin. An enraged Mac has Trish brought out as a hostage to force him to take the payout. View production, box office, & company info. Han and Isaak have a friendly introduction, then Trish waits with her father for an ambulance while Han leaves to confront Kai. A betrayed intelligence officer enlists the aid of a prostitute to prove his innocence from a deadly conspiracy while returning a favor to her. Again, not the worst movie, but not the best. The film's plot is loosely related to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet but transplanted to contemporary Oakland, California, with the feuding families becoming African-American and Chinese-American gangs. I should have been more strange, I must confess, But that thou overheard'st, ere I was ware, My true love's passion: therefore pardon me, Learn romeo and juliet with free interactive flashcards. It includes four songs by Aaliyah, as well as works by Chante Moore, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Timbaland & Magoo and more. Principal photography began on May 3, 1999 and ended on July 23, 1999. As Han comforts Trish, he learns that Po wanted to show Colin a list of businesses that were either destroyed or being threatened for failing to sell their properties. Only the last version of himself, an LASD cop, can stop his crusade before he becomes "The One". Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. Mac interrupts their meeting to kill Silk and take his property deed, then abducts Trish and Han. How would you react if three years after the death of your father, you receive a letter signed by him inviting you to visit an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere in China? [15] 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. 3. grudge, ill will, hatred: mutiny, discord, the active manifestation of the ill-will cherished by the two families; for this sense of the word, cp. Isaak attacks him in a rage and Mac shoots him. Curious in ... See full summary », In this modern day Romeo and Juliet, kung fu action star Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop singer, Aaliyah Haughton's Juliet. Aaliyah plays the daughter of the American mob boss. 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Worrell; E. Simmons; George Clinton; Irv Gotti; R. Meys; S. Garrett; W.O. [14] 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. ROMEO She speaks: O, speak again, bright angel! Han finds Trish waiting for him outside and the two walk away from the house together as the police arrive. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000, and grossed $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. Meanwhile, Colin tells his father that Po's aborted meeting earlier at Silk's nightclub was to discuss information Po had that could end the gang war. Neither side approves of their romance, so, obviously, kung fu action ensues, with a soundtrack by Aaliyah. Isaak explains that the deal with Roth will get their family out of the crime business for good, but warns Colin to be cautious. Mac reveals that it was Ch'u's right-hand man Kai who killed Po, and is about to shoot Han when Trish shoots and kills Mac first. 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.[3]. for it cannot be long before I shall die in the course of nature. Romeo Must Die ist ein US-amerikanischer Actionfilm von 2000. There, his father and Triad boss Ch'u Sing is engaged in a joint business venture with Isaak O'Day, a black real estate developer and gang leader. Romeo Must Die (conocida como Romeo debe morir) es una película de 2000 dirigida por Andrzej Bartkowiak y protagonizada por Jet Li y Aaliyah.La película cuenta con la coreografía de Corey Yuen.Fue la primera película de Jet Li como protagonista (en los Estados Unidos). "[13], 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. 263. as it seems. —Benvolio has a "debt" to Romeo because he promised to cure Romeo of his love-sickness. This flick has got one overriding flaw, but mostly it's entertaining as heck. Here, the lovers experience visions that blatantly foreshadow the end of the play. After killing the Chinese hitmen, Han questions his father, who clumsily deflects suspicion by suggesting Isaak may have used outside contractors. Isaak shoots the henchman holding Trish, while Han arrives and confronts Mac about his brother. At his brother's funeral, Han confronts his estranged father, blaming him for failing to keep his promise to protect Po after Han had helped them both flee to America to escape the Chinese authorities. Recording sessions took time between May 1999 and January 2000. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[27]. After a chance encounter, Han befriends Trish by helping her ditch her assigned security, and Trish deduces that Po was actually calling her brother, Colin. Not saying it was a horrible movie, it was just OK. A discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. Rated R for violence, some language and brief nudity, New Dmx Song ‘Been to War’ Gets Posthumous Release Off ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Soundtrack – Listen Here, Dmx and Aaliyah Will "Meet Again," Her Mom Says Following His Death, William Shakespeare Inspired Movie Adaptations. It is entertaining if nothing else is on TV, or if you just want to watch the beautiful Aaliyah in action. 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