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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.
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Action/Adventure and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 22, 2000 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for violence, some language, and brief nudity. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$55,973,336 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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NZone,
(3 out of 5 stars) "The idea is almost too good to be true: Shakespeare’s timeless romance set in modern time and packed full of guns, kung fu and interracial dating." Full Review...
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CinemaSense,
"Let us make no mistake, Jet Li is in top form. Even those who care little for martial arts will watch in awe as he jumps, kicks, and flips with a quick and flawless grace of a dancer." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: C+) "[Jet Li's] fight work and chemistry with costar Aaliyah are the only reasons 'Romeo' doesn't arrive DOA." Full Review...
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hip online,
(7.5 out of 10) "After seeing 'Romeo Must Die,' you'll be kicking yourself for quitting karate classes after the first week." Full Review...
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