Directed by andrzej bartkowiak mostly in united states. Mar 22, 2000 two warring gang families one africanamerican, the other chinese maneuver for bragging rights to the oakland, california, docks. When it comes to martial arts films one name that almost immediately comes to mind for fans of the genre, is jet li. Loosely based on shakespeares romeo and juliet, this crime plot features jet li as an emprisoned son of a chinese crime family who escapes his hong kong pris. Woodside henry o jon kit lee edoardo ballerini anthony anderson dmx. In this modern day, martial arts take on romeo and juliet hong kong action superstar jet li plays romeo to hiphop star aaliyahs juliet as an excop taking on the chinese mafia in the us. Most of the black characters, even the villians, are sympathetically portrayed, even though the hero is asian. Although this was her acting debut, i think aaliyah brought the goods to the table. The good of this movie was when aaliyah was on the scene. Now, the best hitman money can buy is about to uncover the person. Henry o, isaiah washington, jet li, jon kit lee, matthew harrison, russell wong, terry chen. Download hungama play app to get access to new unlimited free mp4 movies download, english movies 201920182017, latest music videos, kids movies, hungama originals. Worldrenowned martial arts master and asian film sensation jet li stars as a oneman arsenal who escapes from a hong kong jail to avenge.
Aaliyah plays the daughter of the american mob boss. Here jet li leaps six feet in the air and rotates clockwise while kicking three guys. Jet li stars as the oneman arsenal who escapes from a hong kong jail to. Li is an excop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the chinese mafia in america. Two warring gang families one africanamerican, the other chinese maneuver for bragging rights to the oakland, california, docks. Mar 22, 2000 in this modern day romeo and juliet, kung fu action star jet li plays romeo to hiphop singer, aaliyah haughtons juliet.
Jet li, who portrays the chinese son, and aaliyah, portraying the. An avenging cop seeks out his brothers killer and falls for the daughter of a businessman. It is considered jet lis breakout role in the english speaking american film industry. In the film, a chinese former police officer travels to the united states in order to avenge his brothers death. Jet li aaliyahisaiah washingtonrussell wongdelroy lindod. The film was released in the united states on march 22, 2000. International actionstar jet li lethal weapon 4 stars in this hioctane thriller from the producer of blockbusters the matrix and the lethal weapon franchise.
Mar 22, 2000 the good of this movie was when aaliyah was on the scene. Hang sing and trish oday uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead or worse. A good action movie of all star and super star jet li. As long as the chinese martial arts star is in action. Jet li aaliyah isaiah washington russell wong delroy lindo d. May 12, 2012 in this modern day, martial arts take on romeo and juliet hong kong action superstar jet li plays romeo to hiphop star aaliyahs juliet as an excop taking on the chinese mafia in the us. Jul 31, 2018 contract killer 1998 full movie duration. The story didnt appeal to me whatsoever, and i felt it was boring, uninspired and not. Jet li was okay, but i dont think hes a good actor although he s a very prolific one starring in over 60 movies.
When jackie chan does a stunt, it may look inelegant, but we know hes really doing it. Apr 25, 2011 international actionstar jet li lethal weapon 4 stars in this hioctane thriller from the producer of blockbusters the matrix and the lethal weapon franchise. The films plot is loosely related to william shakespeares romeo and. One one side youve got a criminal organization run and filled wit african americans while the other is run by chinese americans. Jet li had been kickin arse and takin names long before he played the scary big bad in lethal weapon 4, but its exactly that gig that got him his first lead in a hollywood action picture. In the film, a chinese former police officer travels to the united states in order to avenge his brother. This scene was the fvt one playing football among american guys. When a japanese yakuza boss if brutally executed, his family puts a hit out on the assassin who pulled the trigger. As an actor, writer, director, and producer li is one. Asian and african american gangs are vying for control of oaklands waterfront. This is not a film that will appeal to fans of the genre. Download hungama play app to get access to new unlimited free mp4 movies download, english movies 201920182017, latest music videos, kids movies, hungama.
Made in 2000, it is his first lead role in a hollywood film and his second english speaking film after his role in lethal weapon 4. Two families, bound by tradition, are locked in a brutal war. An avenging cop seeks out his brothers killer and falls for the daughter. With jet li, aaliyah, isaiah washington, russell wong. Worldrenowned martial arts master and asian film sensation jet li stars as a.
Five families of magicians sworn to protect our world must battle an enemy whos picking them off one by one. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Jet liaaliyahisaiah washingtonrussell wongdelroy lindod. The rest was rather senseless violence about gangs trying to out do each other. Remember when aaliyah and jet li fell in love in romeo must. Jet li, who portrays the chinese son, and aaliyah, portraying the africanamerican daughter are the two unsuspecting young romeo and juliet who dont want any part of the family business. In this modern day romeo and juliet, kung fu action star jet li plays romeo to hiphop singer, aaliyah haughtons juliet.
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