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ROMEO MUST DIE -------------------- The film is based on two feuding families the first is a Chinese family, who are set deep in tradition and history, headed by the cold-blooded Kai (Russell Wong) and the second is a Black American family, led by (Delroy Lindo) the deep down good-hearted Isaack O’Day, who are trapped in gangland style family war over control of the city’s precious waterfront land, the proposed site of a new stadium. For which ... Read review

Advantages: Fleeting moments of cool Jet Li action
Disadvantages: Not enough moments of cool Jet Li action.

...a theme of family loyalty. Romeo Must Die has more double crosses than a Playtex factory, and family issues? More than a 12 hour Jerry Springer marathon. So what went wrong? Jet Li (Lethal Weapon 4) stars as Han Sing, and comes to America (after an impressive jail break) to avenge the death of his brother. Ching! Check the “family loyalty” box. Meanwhile, the late R’n’B star Alliyah (as Trish O’Day) is lamenting her ... Read review

Advantages: Good stunts and fight scenes
Disadvantages: Can't make up its mind what it wants to be

...Hop meets Martial Arts fusion, Romeo Must Die is an effective action movie that is genuinely very entertaining. The film portrays two warring gangland families - one black, the other Chinese - who are about to venture into a joint contract with a property developer. When the son of the Chinese family is found murdered, suspicion becomes rife as to who is responsible, which threatens the fragile peace between the two factions. Han Sing is another ... Read review

Advantages: Entertaining, clever visual effects, good performances.
Disadvantages: Watch it, and enjoy it. But definitely don't expect anything from it.

Having awaited the release of this film for over a year, I must admit I was a little disappointed with the way it was executed. However, that is purely because I am a kung fu fan and therefore judged the film more on the quality of the fights than the storyline. <b>Storyline</b> The story follows ex-cop Han Sing (Jet Li), a martial arts expert who falls in love with a Trish O'day (Aaliyah), a woman from a rival racial group. The couple proceed ... Read review

Advantages: Great fighting, Some really funny bits
Disadvantages: Does Jet Li really need enhancing

...bits (to my relief). The Romeo and Juliet theme can be scene in the two ‘families’ at odds with each other and the romance between members of both echoing the two ‘star-crossed’ lovers, but it is in no way an adaptation of the Shakespearean classic. The film does contain some comical moments as well, and most of them usually involve the over-sized, bumbling henchman Maurice, acted by Anthony Anderson (Me, Myself and Irene 2000)- ... Read review

Advantages: Joel Silver's obviously developed skills
Disadvantages: Flesh out thec charcters more

...is. unless you have seen Romeo Must Die. I was sceptical as to how it would work with the R n B sound track, having listened to the CD previousely and was not impressed. However, the music did surprisingly suit the theme and style of the film. Possibly due to the African feel of the film. I found that there were times when the music seemed to dominate the film, but generally it was used as a subtle counter-point to the films stunning visuals. I ... Read review

Advantages: Produced by Joe Silver(Matrix) Aaliyah, Jet Ali play roles well. Good special Features.
Disadvantages: Weak ending. Actions scenes are not as good as the Matrix. Story line is to predicatable.

...this is my review on Romeo Must Die. I got a copied version of this off of the Internet, from Yahoo Auctions. Unfortunately I found it unwatchable due to the bad picture and Japanese subtitles which could not be taken off. But luckily on Xmas 2001 I got it, the real English version and I was reasonably pleased with the purchase. Jet Ali is Former Hong Kong cop Han Sing. And the lovely Aaliyah is the beautiful daughter who falls in love with Han ... Read review

Advantages: Gravity warping martial arts, Jet Li
Disadvantages: Story written poorly

...of "The Matrix" (Joel Silver), Romeo Must Die stars Jet Li as former Hong Kong cop Han Sing in a fast and furious action thriller with mind blowing martial arts and explosive set pieces. Jet Li ("The One", "Kiss of the Dragon") plays former police officer Han who has just escaped from a prison in Hong Kong after hearing that his brother (in America) has been killed. Han's father is the head of a Chinese crime family and Han's brother had been killed ... Read review

Advantages: Good action sequences, decent plot and acting, a new take on old themes
Disadvantages: Not really anything you won't have seen before

I had the pleasure of seeing this film in Brussels (in English with French and Flemish subtitles, a truly bizarre experience) back in August, as it was on general release on the Continent some time ago. Put simply, this is a very well made martial arts action film, which does a slightly different take on the theme of racial conflict - instead of the hackneyed approach that has brought years of East v. West or white v. any other coloured skin you care ... Read review

Advantages: Cast, martial arts
Disadvantages: Plot

...very loosely on the famous Romeo and Juliet story – there are more twists in the tale for a start. For one, our young heroes aren’t on the best of terms with their families, and with good reason. Near the end, it’s revealed that members of both families have betrayed and gone against their own people. The characters are absorbing, believable and well defined. The plot is another story. I guess it’s an original interpretation of a well-known play, ... Read review

Advantages: Story line
Disadvantages: A little short!

...movie as a descendant of Romeo and Juliet but Romeo Must Die is not anything like it in reality. The only comparisons these two movies share is that they are very losely based on each other, two gangs fighting etc. The actors list is quite immense and among them are some faces you may have seen before, most commonly being of course DMX and Aaliyah as they burst from their singing carreers to have a taste on the action film market. Jet Li is ... Read review

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Jet Li's latest film with Aaliyah is stunning. The stunts and special effcts are amazing. The Cinematography of the film too was spectacular. For an Kung fu action flim it had a semi-decent plot to boot. This is an excellent film. At first I was put off by the name, to me it seemed like another trashy Jackie Chan esque film. I couldn't have been more wrong. I am extremely glad I saw the film. The soundtrack to the film is wonderful with contributions ... Read review