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. : I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? . Now, that's some cold s**t. I don't own nothing. They've got the weapons. Colin. 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. Romeo Must Die. | 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 . The two have been acquiring deeds to properties along the waterfront to sell to Vincent Roth, a business magnate who plans to buy a new NFL franchise and build a stadium. 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[31][32][33][34][35][36] "Romeo Must Die: The Album" was rereleased September 3, 2021. But Tybalt doesn't care about the consequences. I don't go too much for the violence, but the movie was entertaining and original. 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. The good of this movie was when Aaliyah was on the scene. 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. Banks; D'Mon Dedrick Rolison; K. Garman; T. Anderson, D. Scantz; J. Austin; Jazze Pha; Kevin Hicks, C. Loving; D. Bing; Irv Gotti; Robin Mays, B. Bush; J. Peacock; M. Brown; S. Garrett, Chant Moore; Eric Seats; Rapture Stewart; Stephen Garrett, McKinley, Myron "Elfilin"; Stanley Clarke, This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 00:20. Isaak It just wouldn't happen. "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. Isaak O'Day : And that's always been your problem, Mac. [trying to stay composed] It's all been arranged chief. Meanwhile, Chu has his fellow crime lords killed to sell their properties and keep the money to himself. Rent AU$4.99. One of my favourite scenes is when Jet Li plays football, and is sarcasticlly fouled on purpose. 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. wgci past radio personalities; auto sear jig legal [11] [12] [13] The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million. Word of Po's death reaches his older brother, Han (Jet Li), a former police officer who is imprisoned inHong Kong. This would also be Aaliyah's only film released during her lifetime. Tybalt's challenge is ostentatious. Romeo Must Die is a 2000 film about a gang war that breaks out between an African American gang and an Asian gang in Oakland, CA. Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. DMX appears in this movie in a small role, he later makes a Decent movie alongside Li in Cradle 2 the grave. Shortly after , he encounters a cobweb of corruption and betrayal .In A World Of Vicious Rivalries And Violent Betrayals Only One Thing Is Sure. And one more thing, if your renting this to see DMX, don't, because you might be dissapointed for his only 2 scenes and little lines (might as well rent Belly). 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. Then Neville nearly walked into him. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the "5 Best Compilations of 2000".[25]. For me, it is a bit nostalgic for that reason. Prince Escalus has banned dueling on pain of death. The late Aliyah looks great as ever, especially when she takes Li to the night club. Source. Thank you. : Mr Sing you have my deepest, deepest condolences. [Isaak produces some papers from his briefcase and pushes them towards Roth]. [receives a phone call and his face goes grave] : | 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. Po Sing, the youngest son of Chinese Triad boss Ch'u Sing, is accosted by African-Americans in a nightclub in Oakland, California. This film is probably entertaining to many, but to those who thought co-producer (of the Matrix) Joel Silver would bring a runner-up before the sequel, they will be mistaken. His plays former Chinese cop Han Sing who breaks out of prison after hearing of his brother's murder in Oakland. I'll put your ass on the news tonight! : 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). Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. He travels to Oakland to investigate, where Ch'u is engaged in a joint business venture with Isaak O'Day, a black real estate developer and gang leader. I can take care of myself. Label: Virgin. Maurice (Anthony Anderson) is guarding Trish O'Day (Aaliyah). Roth flees to the rooftop . The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list, but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. As long as there's a war going on, you are my responsibility. Mac : [Pointing the gun] Don't look at me boy! He will make them remember. For inspiration, he turned to Hong Kong action cinema, where Jet Li was an established movie star. Good action film with awesome martial arts sequences! The two have been acquiring properties along theOaklandwaterfront to sell them to Vincent Roth (Edoardo Ballerini), a businessman who plans to buy a newNFLfranchise and build a stadium on the waterfront. Han investigates and finds a murky land deal. When her brother is also killed it looks as if the two groups have started a war despite their shared business enterprise. Cookie policy. Official Sites Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. In the city ruled by criminals, two families have forgotten their fear. At his brother's funeral, Han confronts his estranged father, blaming him for failing to protect Po after Han helped them both flee to America to escape Chinese authorities, which resulted in Han's imprisonment. It follows a Chinese former police officer . [Isaak leaves] [11][12][13] The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million. Mercutio sticks up for his friends and loses his life doing it. That night, Colin and his girlfriend are murdered by an unseen assailant. 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. : Trish Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse! Isaak 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. 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. Old School. Isaak O'Day She turned up a good performance and it's a shame that she died a few years ago, much too early Have you ever felt cheated because you never got to see a movie before that includes X-ray POV footage of a person's spine being severed, a football game that turns into a Three Stooges episode, a part where a Chinese crime lord has his colleagues chained up in a refrigerated boxcar before they're murdered and dismembered with meat-cutting instruments (thankfully off-camera), and mentions that the Oakland Raiders moved again? David Bryan The story revolves around their quickly blooming relationship and the opposing families around them. [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. [9], The critical reception was mixed. It is packed with amazing fight scenes, plenty of jokes and a great atmosphere sorrounding the movie. Excuse me? [Pointing the gun] 'Skulls,' 'Fidelity' debut well. Romeo Must Die is a sloppy film that has poorly executed action scenes. : Mac 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. : He travels to Oakland to investigate, where Ch'u is engaged in a joint business venture with Isaak O'Day, a black real estate developer and gang leader. 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.. Ch'u Sing Starring: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington. Discussion in 'Movies' started by Dizzy, Aug 8, 2021. Ch'u Sing Romeo Must Die Romeo Must Die; Theatrical release poster: Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak: Produced by : Mac I think it's high-time the NFL had a black owner, don't you? Romeo is 16. An enraged Mac threatens Isaak to take the deal, using Trish as a hostage. Mac : Romeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak his directorial debut, and fight choreography by Corey Yuen.The film stars Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, Delroy Lindo, Henry O, Anthony Anderson and DMX.The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. [20] Aaliyah received praise for her role. Vincent Roth He is rescued and then admonished by Kai, Ch'u's chief lieutenant. One hoped for more of Michael Wong and less of Anthony Anderson (his constant 'Dim Sum' refrain being quite irritating) but the actors act, the plot moves and the film is enjoyable enough. [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. Jet Li, however, is very humane and appealing, though his character is underwritten. 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