Romeo Must Die Reviews

2000

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ROMEO MUST DIE is the story of fathers and sons, of the importance of blood, of star-crossed lovers willing to risk their lives for their love. Two warring families, one Chinese, one African American, are fighting for control of the Oakland waterfront. It's an eye for an eye as members of each gang keep turning up dead--.. Read more

Starring	Jet Li, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, Delroy Lindo
Director	Andrzej Bartkowiak
Genres	Action/Adventure

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Critics' reviews (6) of Romeo Must Die
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Jet Li takes his first starring role in a US movie, as an ex-cop convict from Hong Kong who flees to America to avenge the death of his brother and gets entangled in a mob war. During his investigation, he continually mixes with the daughter (played by singer Aaliyah) of the rival gang's head thug, yet the film-makers are too cowardly to take the interracial relationship beyond mere friendliness. Even for an American movie, the martial arts sequences are very badly choreographed, and there is far more hip-hop music and lingo than either plot or action. Anthony Anderson provides some welcome comic relief as a dim-witted henchman.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...A style-drenched, kick-butt, music-fueled, Kung hop actioner that assiduously devotes itself to devising the most dazzling and inventive martial arts sequences..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...ROMEO MUST DIE has a great look and an edgy feel....The film's kinetic energy is well-matched by Stanley Clarke and Timbaland's terrific score..."
- Los Angeles Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Romeo Must Die
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Better second time round

Upon first viewing of this I was disapointed because I made the mistake of comparing it to Jet Li's Hong Kong movies, but when I watched this again, knowing what to expect, I really enjoyed it, and the fights were actually quite good. The wire work was done quite well for most of the fights and the cgi effects were good too. There are lots of funny moments and Jet doesn't make me cringe like he first did when he atempts to use American slang. Definately worth a second view if you have already seen it once.
- - A customer from Manchester
  - Posted 11 Nov 2004 22:38
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

This might have been a good movie if I had been able to see more of it. The disc I received

looked like someone had been eating kippers off the playing surface.
- - Guildoon#1 from LONDON
  - Posted 25 Feb 2004 17:38
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

High kicking ,High Tempo action

A very enjoyable film with great action sceens some laughable comedy and slightly lame romance .If you would like a better story try 'Kiss of the Dragon' but this film is a must for Jet Lee fans ...... you might even get away with this one with the other half !
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 07 Jul 2004 08:47
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Romeo Must Die
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

This might have been a good movie if I had been able to see more of it. The disc I received

looked like someone had been eating kippers off the playing surface.
- - Guildoon#1 from LONDON
  - Posted 25 Feb 2004 17:38
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Better second time round

Upon first viewing of this I was disapointed because I made the mistake of comparing it to Jet Li's Hong Kong movies, but when I watched this again, knowing what to expect, I really enjoyed it, and the fights were actually quite good. The wire work was done quite well for most of the fights and the cgi effects were good too. There are lots of funny moments and Jet doesn't make me cringe like he first did when he atempts to use American slang. Definately worth a second view if you have already seen it once.
- - A customer from Manchester
  - Posted 11 Nov 2004 22:38

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Better second time round

Upon first viewing of this I was disapointed because I made the mistake of comparing it to Jet Li's Hong Kong movies, but when I watched this again, knowing what to expect, I really enjoyed it, and the fights were actually quite good. The wire work was done quite well for most of the fights and the cgi effects were good too. There are lots of funny moments and Jet doesn't make me cringe like he first did when he atempts to use American slang. Definately worth a second view if you have already seen it once.
- - A customer from Manchester
  - Posted 11 Nov 2004 22:38
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

This might have been a good movie if I had been able to see more of it. The disc I received

looked like someone had been eating kippers off the playing surface.
- - Guildoon#1 from LONDON
  - Posted 25 Feb 2004 17:38
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

High kicking ,High Tempo action

A very enjoyable film with great action sceens some laughable comedy and slightly lame romance .If you would like a better story try 'Kiss of the Dragon' but this film is a must for Jet Lee fans ...... you might even get away with this one with the other half !
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 07 Jul 2004 08:47
Another must for fans

great film rent this and you will not be Disappointed if you like Martial Arts action or jet li
- - A customer from yorkshire
  - Posted 08 Sep 2004 22:19
There are only two words to really describe this film 'Brilliantly entertaining' Jet Li at his very best, if you have yet to see this film and you enjoy an excellent action packed movie then this film is a must, so rent it now.
- - nickas#1 from BRAUNTON
  - Posted 27 Jan 2004 16:02
I really loved this film purely for the fight scenes. Jet Li really makes the film when he gets into his high kicks!!! He can't act very well and the storyline wasn't all that. But overall I liked it. I've seen worse!!!!
- - Sexy_Sam#1 from ACTON
  - Posted 26 Aug 2004 16:33
Excellent movie, fast paced and full of action with a good storyline to match. One not to be missed.
- - A customer from BURTON ON TRENT
  - Posted 09 Sep 2004 08:58
Great !!!

Jet Li is amazing ! He has shown his martial arts skills brilliantly! He is cute and he has team up with the late Aliyah very well. The story is ver good too!!! This is a worth watching film !!!
- - JJ from Cornwall
  - Posted 05 May 2005 18:54
Great fun!

If you are a fan of Jet Li and are not too worried about plot holes, then give your brain a rest and relax and enjoy this action romp.
- - A customer from Birmingham, UK
  - Posted 09 Sep 2005 15:33
Third Time I Have Watched!

Say no more - gory special effects - if you like action you will love this!
- - Simon Charman from London/Herts
  - Posted 14 Mar 2006 22:32

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Critics' reviews (6)
Jet Li takes his first starring role in a US movie, as an ex-cop convict from Hong Kong who flees to America to avenge the death of his brother and gets entangled in a mob war. During his investigation, he continually mixes with the daughter (played by singer Aaliyah) of the rival gang's head thug, yet the film-makers are too cowardly to take the interracial relationship beyond mere friendliness. Even for an American movie, the martial arts sequences are very badly choreographed, and there is far more hip-hop music and lingo than either plot or action. Anthony Anderson provides some welcome comic relief as a dim-witted henchman.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...A style-drenched, kick-butt, music-fueled, Kung hop actioner that assiduously devotes itself to devising the most dazzling and inventive martial arts sequences..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...ROMEO MUST DIE has a great look and an edgy feel....The film's kinetic energy is well-matched by Stanley Clarke and Timbaland's terrific score..."
- Los Angeles Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Capitalising on his scene stealing role as the stonefaced Triad villain in Lethal Weapon 4, veteran HK martial artist... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Russell Wong brings a malevolent energetic charm to gang member Kai, while Isaiah Washington exudes taut fury..."
- Sight and Sound
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Some spectacular moments of martial arts combat are not enough to save this dull and confused action movie.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006