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Romeo Must Die (2000)

 -  Action | Crime | Thriller  -  22 March 2000 (USA)
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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.

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Storyline

In this modern day Romeo and Juliet, kung fu action star Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop singer, Aaliyah Haughton's Juliet. Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. Aaliyah plays the daughter of the American mob boss. Neither side approves of their romance, so, obviously, kung fu action ensues, with a soundtrack by Aaliyah. Written by Pugnax the Great <pugnax@hotmail.com>

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In the city ruled by criminals, two families have forgotten their fear. He will make them remember. See more »

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Action | Crime | Thriller

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Rated R for violence, some language and brief nudity | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

Romeo debe morir  »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£551,829 (UK) (13 October 2000)

Gross:

£1,379,488 (UK) (27 October 2000)
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Trivia

When Trish dumped her bodyguard at the record store and hides in the cab, the bodyguard comes out and yells, "Trish! I'm gonna find your Aaliyah-lookin' ass!" "Trish" was portrayed by late vocalist, Aaliyah. See more »

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When the camera angle changes to show the back of Maurice's head in the football scene, it is an obvious stand-in, Maurice seems to have lost weight for a few moments. See more »

Quotes

Mac: [Pointing the gun] Don't look at me boy! I'll put your ass on the news tonight!
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Crazy Credits

The credits during the opening of the movie are first given in Chinese characters and then are translated into English. See more »


Soundtracks

"I Don't Wanna"
Written by Johnta Austin, Jazze Pha (as Phalon Alexander), Kevin Hicks and Donnie Scantz
Produced by Donnie Scantz and Kevin Hicks
Performed by Aaliyah
Courtesy of Blackground Records
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The most violent "interpretation" of Shakespeare I`ve ever seen
1 December 2000 | by (Froland, Norway) – See all my reviews

"Romeo Must Die" is definetely the most violent "interpretation" of Shakespeare I`ve ever seen. Okay, interpretation is not the right word to use, but that is nevertheless what this movie at some point wants to be. I really liked Jet Li in this movie, and I`ve liked him since I first saw him in "Lethal Weapon 4" a couple of years ago. Fighting and betrayal is what "Romeo Must Die" is all about, and the fighting is very entertaining, although sometimes a bit cheesy, because some of the "Matrix-scenes", which is out of place outside the world of science-fiction. Still, "Romeo Must Die" is an actionflick you wouldn`t want to miss. It manages to be interesting enough, but the fighting is what makes it really good. 8/10


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