Release Date: 8/1/2000 Original Release: 2000 Format: DVD Widescreen Length: 115 minutes Rating:R (MPAA) Rating Reason: Violence, language and brief nudity. UPC: 085391812821 Studio: Warner Home Video
Action/Adventure, Gangs, Martial Arts, Romance, Theatrical Release, New York City
Description
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--including the son of Ch'u Sing, the Chinese gang leader, which escalates the war to epic proportions. Into this fray comes Han Sing (Jet Li), Ch'u's other son, a cop who has escaped from a Hong Kong prison where he was serving time for not arresting his father and brother. Han soon becomes a little too friendly with Trish O'Day (Aaliyah), the daughter of Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo), the leader of the African American gang. The growing romance between Han and Trish parallels the growing body count.
ROMEO MUST DIE is a fast-paced, hip-hop retelling of the classic Shakespeare tale. A thumping soundtrack and wicked special effects--including martial arts battles in which the fighters virtually fly through the air--add to the excitement. Jet Li and Aaliyah turn in fine performances laced with just the right amount of comedy. Director Andrzej Bartkowiak has a keen visual sense--he previously served as cinematographer on such films as THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, SPECIES, and SPEED--that pumps up such standard fare as car chases, prison breaks, and even a pickup football game. The film includes an awesome special effect that reveals a person's skeleton as he dies--it has to be seen to be believed.
DVD Features
Region 1 Snap Case Single Side - Dual Layer Letterbox - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - French Additional Release Material: 13 Behind-The-Scenes Documentaries Trailers: Theatrical Trailers (2) Music Video: 1. Aaliyah - TRY AGAIN 2. Aaliyah - COME BACK IN ONE PIECE Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access Text/Photo Galleries: Filmographies: Cast and Crew DVD-ROM Features: Weblinks Exclusive Web Events & Chat Room Access Interactive Challenge - "A Martial Arts Experience" Original Theatrical Web Site Sampler Trailers
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