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. Patricia O'Day, aged twenty one, was a part-time social worker and full time clothing store manager. He falls in love with a rival mobster's daughter as they struggle against both the Chinese and the American mobs. Fear not, once you see ROMEO MUST DIE. While hunting down his brother's murderer, he falls in love with the daughter of a rival crime boss who is his prime suspect. After killing the Chinesehitmen, Han questions his father, who clumsily deflects suspicion by suggesting Isaak may have used outside contractors. This film was the acting debut ofR&BsingerAaliyah. Though there's some spark between Jet and Aaliyah, there isn't any threat of a fire. Romeo Must Die (DVD, 2000) About this product. A young billionaire named Vincent Roth caused the death of her brother Colin. Ch'u Sing Isaak O'Day [3], It was released in the United States on DVD on August 1, 2000,[14] and on Blu-ray on August 14, 2012. Now, that's some cold s**t. I don't own nothing. Isaak O'Day Mac Vincent Roth Rent AU$4.99. Word of Po's death reaches his older brother, Han (Jet Li), a former police officer who is imprisoned inHong Kong. Though Jet Li and Aaliyah are quite obviously in love at the close of the film, they never kiss. . 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. Mac The two visit one of the remaining businesses on Po's list, but the Chinese owner and his employees have been killed. You set up a meeting with Chu, A.S.A.P., and then you *find out* who killed his boy. Running time: not on file. The film grossed $91 million against a production budget of $25 million. "[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. I'm pleased to hear that, thank you. Fans of martial arts will do well to wait for it to come out on video, so they can fast-forward through all the meaningless exposition and endless shots of people giving mean and meaningful looks at each other and get to the good stuff. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Romeo Must Die". 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Worrell; E. Simmons; George Clinton; Irv Gotti; R. Meys; S. Garrett; W.O. Look, if I wanted Eddie Murphy, I would have gone to the movies! Get your head out of your ass, Po. Having taken the rap for his criminal father and brother, who have since fled to Oakland and . Isaak O'Day : upper neuadd reservoir history 1; downtown dahlonega webcam 1; permeated by a sense of longing. : Isaak O'Day 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. Romeo Must Die. : 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. Mr Sing you have my deepest, deepest condolences. 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. 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). Romeo Must Die. : 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. There is a large number of actors, another actor that provides laughs are Maureen, who also appears in cradle 2 the grave. [4], Romeo Must Diedebuted at No.2 at the U.S. box office behindErin Brockovich, which had come out a week earlier. Romeo Must Die. 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.The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. Lethal Weapon 4 was just a starter, this movie delivers! 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. : In North America,Romeo Must Dieearned $18,014,503 (2,641 theaters, $6,821 per screen average) in its opening weekend. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2000. | That night, Colin and his girlfriend are murdered by an unseen assailant. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 selling 203,000 in its first week. All Rights Reserved . | M4GN3T. 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. I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? I guess uh, old collard green couldn't fly, huh? [laughs] Mac "), and it is one great movie that I watch over and over again. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . And as impressive as the action sequences are, some critics feel they are over-edited. 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). [7] [8] Filming locations included Gastown, GrandviewWoodland, Vanier Park, Chinatown, Versatile Pacific Shipyards, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Po leaves the club, but he is found murdered the next day by a bicycle kid. 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. Okay, interpretation is not the right word to use, but that is nevertheless what this movie at some point wants to be. Everybody would call him MORON! Mac just want to own the streets. ROMEO MUST DIE : Mike's Comment of the Week : Cool Site of the Week Comment Archives . Again, not the worst movie, but not the best. This is my favourite Jet Li movie, others include Kiss of the Dragon, Unleashed, Born to defend and Black mask. R&B singer Aaliyah was cast, and sung the soundtrack's lead single "Try Again" which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Mac : Even fake wars have casualties, Isaak. [Isaak leaves] Mac, make sure we got round the clock security for my son and my daughter. At the Sing compound, Kai admits he personally killed Po for interfering with Ch'u's dealings with Roth. [20] Aaliyah received praise for her role. 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