Romeo Must Die [Region 2] | ![Romeo Must Die [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DWY05KJAL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Actors: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, DMX
Category: DVD
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Rating:  235 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Unknown), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.5
EAN: 7321950181285
ASIN: B00005A3RJ
Theatrical Release Date: March 22, 2000
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Cinematographer Andrzej Bartkowiak, the cameraman behind Speed, Lethal Weapon 4, and The Devil's Advocate, makes his directorial debut with a lively but by-the-numbers film that mixes Hong Kong action pyrotechnics with gritty urban gang drama. Jet Li stars as a jailed cop named Han who hightails it to Oakland, California, to seek revenge for the gang-related murder of his brother. What he finds, though, is a fierce war between his father's syndicate and that of Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo) for control of the city's precious waterfront land, as both groups are trying to make a deal with a corrupt football-team owner to build a new stadium. The political shenanigans are basically just a backdrop for the kick-ass action, and to give Li a number of enemies to lock limbs with. It also provides him with a love interest, Trish (hip-hop star Aaliyah), who's O'Day's daughter and like Han, the only straight arrow in a family of crooked mobsters. Li and Aaliyah have a teasing, gentle chemistry, and when they're onscreen together, the movie lights up and glides along smoothly. Li even finds a way to work Aaliyah into one of his action set pieces, using her arms and legs to fight a female adversary because "I can't hit a girl!" However, when these two aren't onscreen (and that's a fair amount of the time) the movie plods along, despite a stately turn by Lindo and Isaiah Washington and Russell Wong as two family allies who may not be as loyal as they seem. Li's action, though, is still phenomenal as ever, from his prison breakout (as he takes out a platoon of guards--strung upside down by one leg) to a knockdown-dragout fight with the agile and dangerously sexy Wong. And despite the Romeo and Juliet overtones, this is one mighty chaste romance, albeit one with a happy ending for the star-crossed lovers. --Mark Englehart
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 Romeo Must Die January 2, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
Tough ex-cop Han Sing travels from Hong Kong to America to find justice for his brother, who was murdered in an ongoing battle between Chinese and African-American gangs. Han soon takes his brother's place in the war and becomes entangled in the violence, until he falls in love with Trish, the daughter of the rival gang's leader. Jet Li is in top form in this movie as he jumps, kicks, and flips with a quick and flawless grace of a dancer. Jet Li fight work and chemistry with costar Aaliyah makes this a very entertaining movie.
 Very good movie, and true sadness in it all. July 27, 2009
S. Lister (USA)
I really enjoy watching this movie, it is truly a very good movie. I must say that the true sadness is that Aaliyah died. I dont know about anyone else, I think this was one of her better movie roles. I really did not like her in Queen of the Damned. Jet Li is one of the true action stars of our time. I would almost rate him up there with Bruce Lee.
Purchased as a gift, my relative loves it. January 6, 2009
R. Williams (USA)
My nephew is a Jey Li fan, left up to him he would have all of Jet Li movies on dvd.
 romeo must die October 19, 2008
Vanessa Tave (Jacksonville, FL)
I purchased this movie only because I'm an admirer of Jet Li's ability to incorporate his martial arts skills into any genre of movie. There were some comical points in the movie but overall the plot was weak.
Good movie for Jet Li and/or chopsake fans June 3, 2008
Jay R. Chase (Houston, Texas)
Nothing spectacular to add, just that the movie is fun to watch... especially Jet Li's fight scenes. Also a tribute to Aaliya - she showed promise. Plot was pretty tried and true - acting average to good. Fight scenes, not overly realistic but lots of fun!
If you missed out on this movie somehow... I recommend!
All the best,
Jay
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