Romeo Must Die Page #6

Synopsis: 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.
Director(s): Andrzej Bartkowiak
Production: Warner Home Video
  2 wins & 7 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.1
Metacritic:
52
Rotten Tomatoes:
33%
R
Year:
2000
115 min
Website
2,392 Views


See that guy?

He works for my dad.

He's got a really bad attitude.

Who's your friend?

We met in line. L didn't catch your name.

- What's your name?

- My friends call me Ahkbar.

Ahkbar. Well, Ahkbar, this is Mac.

Mac, Ahkbar.

Well, As-Salaam-Alaikum, Ahkbar.

Yo, ain't that the guy?

Hell, yeah.

Same chump took Mo's ride

after he beat us down.

Nobody ever kicked my ass.

What are you talking about?

That the dude.

We can't start because we're

a man short. Would you help us out?

- Me?

- Yeah.

No. I don't know this game.

Man, it's easier than breathing.

- Besides, Trish loves football players.

- Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Right on.

Fellas, got myself a fresh recruit.

He's a rookie...

...so take it easy on him.

Give me that!

The brothers and I

always give rookies warm welcomes.

So don't worry about a thing.

I just need you to stand behind me.

I'm gonna give you the ball, and you run

to the far end of the field.

That's all?

That's all.

Set!

Mo.

Let's see your special.

Mo's special!

We're coming, boys.

Hut! Hut! Hut!

- Run! Run! Run!

- Run?

Come on!

Damn.

Like l told your ass the other day.

You ain't the only one

that knows some sh*t.

Good job, my man.

- Are they allowed to do that?

- Sure.

It's a contact sport.

This time, run a little bit

and turn up the middle.

And I'll throw the ball to you.

It's called the "buttonhook."

- On two.

- Buttonhook.

Right there.

Set!

All right.

Hut, hut!

Ooh!

Damn! Shakalack-shakalack.

Mo, you my Negro, Mo.

Break his ass.

Break his ass.

How come nobody else gets hit?

Because you're the one with the ball.

Okay. I'd like hut three.

Hut! Hut, hut!

You all right?

Hey, brother!

American football!

That was great!

- Brother!

- You were great.

- Damn, that was hot.

- Thanks.

- You're welcome.

Here's my address.

- Tell me when you talk to your brother.

- will.

Here.

Bye.

Did you see that?

Awesome!

I know. I know.

Pop ain't feeling me.

He still wants me to ride around

with training wheels and sh*t.

I was like,

Pops gotta understand that...

...me and him is cut from,

like, the same cloth.

He needs to start respecting me

as a man.

I mean, he needs to start respecting

my manhood.

Sh*t, l went to college.

That's right, baby. You did.

That's right, baby. L did.

Like that phone call I got

the other day.

Pop's too afraid about me handling

the business and stuff.

But, baby, I got ideas.

I mean, you know l got ideas.

It's like... Sh*t, I am an idea.

- 'll get it.

Come on.

I'm about to have

an Einstein moment.

Magic about to happen. Lt's gonna be scary.

Hey, look, all l want to know is...

...when does Colin O'Day

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Eric Bernt

Eric Bernt has built most of his career as a writer for Hollywood box office films. He made his directorial debut in 2005 with the movie Vegas Baby. He has given lectures at universities on the topic of screenwriting. more…

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