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Romeo Must Die

Name: Romeo Must Die
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2000
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, DMX

Taste attributes: actioncrimethrillermusic/dancemafia/gangstermartial artsfastfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearbig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questdeep rivalryfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"In the city ruled by criminals, two families have forgotten their fear. He will make them remember."

Boxlist takeA pacy, morally murky crime thriller: heightened and low-key. Best if you like pace over patience.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

Quality rating

6.2 /10

TMDB · 855 votes

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What lines up

Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!

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