Romeo Must Die (DVD)

...PRESSES! Despite its inevitable cliches, Romeo Must Die has emerged as a very watchable and enjoyable film. The key to its surprising success is in its strong cast and crucial balance between action and story. Jet Li contributes a solid performance as brother to the son of a Chinese businessman who, after a confrontation in a nightclub is murdered. Although the plot is far more complex than this, the main focus of the story is Jet Li’s search ...
...quite up to scratch, his physical skill and screen presence more than makes up for it. The supporting cast includes a convincing Delroy Lindo and female rapper, Aaliya. Even DMX makes an appearance as the owner of the nightclub. Isiah Washington is an effective baddie but the star of the film in my opinion is Russel Wong as an ultra stylish Chinese bodyguard, complete with shades and a silver coupe to drive around in. The balance of action, characterisation ...

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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. ...
...The story borrows the famous Romeo name and does not really have anything to do with the famous story – but there are more than enough twists in the tale to keep you glued to the screen with all the characters being both absorbing and believable and very well defined. ACTING Jet Li is a really big star when it comes to fans of martial arts movies like myself and like the matrix which is also made by the same people he brings that Eastern touch ...

NAZGUL 08.09.2001 · Read full review
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Romeo Must Die is a bit like the Shakespear story Romeo& Juliet apart from the fact that there is no Romeo & Juliet and instead of the Montagues and Capulets theres the different families, the Coloured and the Chinese. The main character, Jet Li, was sent to prison to save his father and his little bro. He escapes and trys to find out what happens... This film has some really could fight scenes especially the end fight scene between the two chinese ...

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...two rival families (slightly like Romeo and Juliet). When the son of a crime lord is murdered, it is assumed it was an act of their rivals and that is when all hell breaks loose. On a mission to find out who killed his brother Ham (Jet Li)slowly unravels the mystery whilst falling for Trish (Aaliyah), the daughter of his fathers enemy. This is a martial arts version of Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. It has brilliant acting sequences, an outstanding ...

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I watched Romeo Must Die on DVD with a friend it’s a action film full of martial art. I loved the soundtrack to this song by Aaliyah ‘I try again’ but the film was a bit disappointing. It’s starred Jet Li who plays ‘Haa’. He’s in prison when he hears his brother has been killed by a rival gang, and amazingly escapes from prison-It’s quite impressive the way he manages to get away from all the jail guards, ...
...in the film, she’s the daughter of the rival gang leader and of course there’s an attraction between Jet and Aaliyah. One buy one Jet discovers the killers, and that his own father was involved. A weak story line but some good martial arts on the way, a good action drama but nothing special. It’s more of a film for the karate lover than anything else, there’s some good comic bits in and some really good stunts…..but ...

WAD1-2-3 18.04.2001 · Read full review
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This film is of typical american breed action and graphics. The plot is a afro american/chinese/european gang related take over of a waterfront area to be redeveloped by big business into a american football stadium. The gangs succeed in kicking out the locals any which way they can. However on the way the gang bosses sons get killed on the way, which brings out a typical revenge family death type film. There is an uninspiring performance by Jet ...
...in films by Made in Hong kong et Al are much better for people who like martial arts/actions films. There are some comical interludes but on the whole the film is obvious, and the plot is thin. The music score is good for hip hop and RnB lovers, with a good performance acting wise by Aaliyah. On the whole this film is for watching on video when everything else in the video shop has been seen. ...

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...Lethal Weapon 4. In Romeo Must Die he returns to the big screen as the good guy. After the death of his brother, Jet Li's character escapes from prison and unwillingly becomes involved in an ongoing conflict between black and oriental gangsters. He involves himself with the daughter of the black gang leader, played by Aaliyah, and so begins his search for the killers of his brother. The film is undoubtedly one of the best I have seen, and wilst I ...
...this film ranks with them if not higher. The combination of special fx with the supreme martial style of Jet Li provides an explosive film and in places makes you wonder whether fx have been used or not. There are a few comic moments in the film which make it an all-round excellent film and leaves you wishing you could kick like the man himself. Jet Li's skill combined with Aaliyah's beauty and vocals on the soundtrack make this one very sexy film. ...

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STORYLINE: The main character, Han (played by Jet Li) is an ex cop who had escaped from a Hong Kong jail where he was imprisoned for not arresting his ganster father and brother. The story goes that he meets a girl called Trish (played by the late R n B star Aaliyah). They fall in love (ect ect as usual) despite Han and Trish being part of rival gangster families from the Chinese and African American communities respectively. The film is set in ...
...over turf and many of the gang members on both sides are killed. There are some good fight scenes with Jet Li but unfortunately not enough! ACTING: The main actors in the film were: Jet Li (from The One, Kiss of The Dragon, Hero) Aaliyah (RnB star sadly no longer with us) DMX (american rapper) Isaiah Washington (from Hood Rat, Wild Things2) Russell Wong (from Takedown, Tai Pan) The acting could be a bit wooden and even OTT at times. In my ...

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...for leading action man in Romeo Must Die, a mixed bag of a film that's both slick and sloppy at the same time. It's funny and violent and occasionally quite entertaining, even if there's not a single possible moment that could be reality. When i first watched this film i thought that if the first scene situated at a night club was just the beginning of the story i couldn't wait till i came to the middle. The first action scene was amazing, the music ...
...whole room into the action, whereas i didn't think it lasted that long. The main character Jet Li who plays Han SIng, an ex crooked cop, who only became crooked to save his father Ch'u Sing, a once notorious chinese gangland boss, from capture by the police who fled to America. Han breaks out of prison in china, when he learns of his brother's death, and flees to lead of the life of his brother in avenging his death. Li finds this an easy, uncomplicated ...

mike_kular 13.01.2004 · Read full review
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...but loosely based rendition of Romeo and Juliet. Two feuding families, and a lover from each. This is where the gorgeous Aaliyah comes in. Not only does she star in the film, but she has provided half the soundtrack aswell. The soundtrack lends itself so well to the style of the film. It was Aaliyah where the idea for a hip hop action movie first came about. Its big beats and soulful RnB reflect the combination of the fast pace action and slower ...

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"Romeo Must Die" is a stylish action-packed thriller from the producers of "The Matrix", staring the young pretender to Jackie Chan's martial arts throne, Jet Li, and hip-hop siren Aaliyah. The plot follows two ruthelessly competitve families, one Asian the other African, both striving to acquire pieces of prime position real estate on the Oakland waterfront. When the first casualty of an increasingly tense situation is the son of the Asian warlord, ...
...Hong Kong to come to America to avenge his younger brother's death. With numerous plot twists - some predictable, others no as so - "Romeo Must Die" keeps the audience entertained throughout with lavish, brilliantly executed fight scenes, dark humour and a rather good soundtrack. Definately one I'd go and see again. ...

GazzaR 24.10.2000 · Read full review
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Romeo Must Die is a brilliant martial arts ganster film... It stars the chinese martial arts expert Jet Li and the beautiful Aalyiah. Romeo Must Die was made by the same people that brought you The Matrix and this film is quite similar, apart from the story line... The fighting in this film is a lot more realistic than in The Matrix and some moves are breath taking... Romeo Must Die also has a bit of comedy, only from the guy from Hang Time though... ...
...action and comedy... It's about two families, Black Americans and the Chinese... of course the chinese kick their arses in hand to hand combat... anyway, the fight and trade and stuff... Someone dies and the suspect each over and so on, Jet Li escapes from Hong Kong Prison in search of his brother's killer... ...

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...movie starred by Jet Li, Romeo Must Die was released here, I went straight away to cinema to see this movie. After watching the movie, his action as usual, never disappoint me - quick, smooth, graceful, accurate and powerful. Some of the people like to compare his style of martial arts with Jackie Chan. One difference I can tell is Jackie Chan's action style blend with some funny and interesting gaits. However Jet's action style is more original, ...
...In addition, he won his award of The Best Kung-fu star once in Kung-fu competition held by China. The storyline of this movie... Mmm a bit disappointing. The love story between Jet and Aaliyah was not that obvious, in fact too blur. The director should convince the audience or viewers that their love is worth of lives... In fact the story pay too much attentions on the fight among the Black and Asian gangsters. ...

oniony2k 07.12.2000 · Read full review
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This is a great film, definately worth seeing if you are a fan of marshall arts films. Be patient as the beginning of the film can be quite hard to get into, but stick with and and you will surely be rewarded. Good reality plot with cool marshall arts scenes which put you on the edge of your seat. Making of the film is interesting and in parts fairly comical. A bargain feature of two Aaliyah's songs and videos, which includes the making of try ...

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This movie was an average hit at the box office a few years back and was the movie debut of the late Aaliyah who tragically died in a plane crash. It was also one of the first Hollywood movies for Jet Li who had just starred in Lethal Weapon 4. This film centres around a feud between two familes in the U.S, one chinese family and one black family who are involved in a turf battle. Of course the lead roles in Jet Li and Aaliyah join forces to try ...
...action and Jet Li shows us his skills. There are some very good set pieces and breathtaking moves. The accompanying soundtrack is good and some tunes supplied by Aaliyak including her hit Try Again. Extra features with the DVD include some Interative menus and 3 music videos. There is also a PC ROM section with an interative game and Web Links. Movie certificate 15 ...

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