I loved this movie and it's one of those things where I can't tell you why but it hasn't formed a large part of what I watch And I'll be honest I love Double Toasted and Corey but when I saw this title them calling it a bad movie I was ready to fight
Trust me, most of the bad movie reviews are movies I loved as a kid. But If actually watch some these movies you'll realize how bad these movies are. Still love them tho.
Don't forget, Aaliyah actually filmed some scenes for the 2 Matrix sequel movies before she died. She was replaced by Marvin Gayes's daughter, Nona. Aaliyah was on her way to greatness. Approaching her prime in singing and acting. Broke my heart when she passed.
Duuuude, Russell Wong made a badass villain in this. And I think Aaliyah and Jet Li had surprisingly solid chemistry. This movie hasn’t aged well but it’s still a childhood favorite of mine 🙌
Nothing wrong with kicking back to a guilty pleasure flick from time to time, man. This is a movie I've watched since I was a lil dude and it's silly as hell, but it adds to the charm.
I saw this in theaters twice, had the VHS and I'm gonna get the blu ray lol the freaking sound effects for the kicks, the dodging and the just anything someone does in this movie
@aeoneditingservice that's a silly rebuttal. People can not enjoy things. I hate my drive to work because it seems to have a lot of unnecessary turns. "BuIlD a BetTeR rOaD."
I always liked this movie. I had it on VHS. Big Aaliyah and Jet Li fan. I remember the making of for the movie showing Jet Li showing Aaliyah how to do her own stunts. Her death is still sad and unfortunate to me. She was a star and even rising higher before her untimely death.
Her tragic death from a plane crash was sad and unfortunate to you? Wow, what a unique perspective. I wonder if her legions of friends and her family thought a mega talent dying like that in her early 20s was sad and unfortunate too?
@@thoomolong you lack comprehension skills & I’m assuming you like to pick fights & argue for no reason. You don’t know me & you’re ASSuming the worst. Seek help and find someone else to play with
Someone on here did a cool animated Cartoon of Aliyah getting her material Back then disappearing into think doves in the snow. Watch it when you got the chance. Touching.😢
The early 2000’s king fu movies were a good era of film. They had everything, good music, great fight scenes, cool cars. I would love for this director to come back and do more. Exit Wounds, Romeo Must Die, Cradle 2 the Grave were fun.
1. When Aaliyah said, "If a girl's kicking your ass you don't have to be a gentleman", I felt that in my soul 😅. But yeah, the reason Jet Li did Kiss Of The Dragon is because his fans told him he could do better than Romeo Must Die. Also, RIP Aaliyah and DMX
@@onifrancis1566Um, You're wrong about that. Both movies are good, but Kiss of the Dragon is just better. Saying they're bad movies means you don't know what you're talking about.
Funny because Jet Li did go on to make Cradle 2 The Grave 3 years later, which is pretty much a spiritual sequel to Romeo Must Die. It's got the same team, some of the same actors and even has the same Ring of Fire fight scene at the end. Lol
Yes! A beautiful screen presence that matched her talent. I remember when Try Again was everywhere. I loved her action sequences with Jet Li! To be fair, I wish Romeo Must Die was used for one of their Retro Movie Reviews. This alongside The Last Dragon and Big Trouble in Little China. ❤
That bowl cut had been in their family for generations. The ultimate disrespect was after they killed Jet Li's little brother, they gave him a center part.
I actually like the concept and story to “The One”. The issue for me is the movie rushes to quickly. I personally think it had potential had it took its story more seriously and allow its characters and world to build, it would have been received much better. A guilty pleasure of mines. I saw it in theaters.
@lenindominguez1986 the theater experience? It was nice man, I saw the matinee showing at the s Showcase Cinemas. Unfortunately they tore it down in 05, it was built in 1964. I honestly miss it cause it had that vintage look, smell, and feel to it. With the old arcade games of street fighter and MK. Good times.
I personally think if that movie was remade with less of a Focus on Special effects on its martial arts and a more serious tone that movie could be remade today.
I remember being excited this was Jet Li’s first time leading a Hollywood movie. And Aaliyah’s first time in any movie and she was so beautiful. The fight scenes was so-so, I don’t think they really fully figured out how to use HK-style action in Hollywood outside of the Matrix franchise at that time
Not a great Shakespeare adaption but a FUN one. Also it's the beginning of the 2000's martial arts hip hop trilogy with Exit Wounds and Cradle to the Grave.
@@hothotheat3000 That is my point. Romance without friendship is just sex. Their story isn't over, just the movie. After they stop worrying about getting killed, they would hang out and get to know each other better.
@@randomanton True, though back then, they didn't let them kiss sometimes. Remember watching The Replacement Killers with Chow Yun Fat, though with a white woman and I thought how weird it was that they didn't kiss because if it was Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise, they would have kissed. Though I like when movies don't push romance, I don't like it when it isn't equal.
Fist of Legend is Jet Li at the apex of his martial arts prowess! If you like that you should also watch Fearless, Once Upon A Time In China 1 & 2, Unleashed, and Kiss of the Dragon
Thank all of You over at Double Toasted! I've had fun with the goofiness of Romeo Must Die over the years! It's silly and campy and just meant to have fun. It's over the top in every way they could think of. I hope everyone had a great time on set!
I'll defend this movie , during that time (2000s) everyone is doing matrix sequences. Romero Must Die is one of the best hidden gems action flims. To this day, it's one of my favorite action flim.
Jet Li had way more charisma in Lethal Weapon 4 b/c it was mostly a Chinese-speaking and silent role (only one English line). There's still an audio recording of a 1998 crowd's reaction to the fight scene in Murtaugh's house, and the atmosphere was electric.
Oh yes a movie where I'm sure most of the people who watched it (including myself) bought it from a guy who was selling it out of its trunk in front of a barbershop.
Jet Li cared about Aaliyah outside of RMD. It's been said that her aura is what captivated him, DMX, Dame Dash, Jay-Z, and TImbaland and I believe it. I still wonder to this day what would've been for Aaliyah in the future. Rest In Paradise, Aaliyah
My biggest problem with Romeo Must Die is it made me not want to go see Kiss of the Dragon, in 2001. KOTD is one of the best martial arts movies put to film, and I hate that I didn’t see it on the big screen. At least I knew enough to not miss out on Unleashed, Fearless or the Forbidden Kingdom. Those are all amazing.
Man!! i actually love this movie lol this was my first Jet Li movie that started it all for his movies when i was a kid... it is silly but its really fun!
While I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s horrible movie since it’s a childhood favorite of mine watching it on VHS, I will say after watching this roast live, I was laughing my ass off from the unintentionally hilarious moments especially the Matrix esque flying attack from Jet Li on the goons at 16:53! Glad you guys tackled this one despite me having a soft spot for it.
as a kid, i was so hyped for jet li to make an american movie. from the first time i saw it, i knew something wasn't right about it. to this day, _kiss of the dragon_ is the only english-speaking jet li movie that i like all the way through
I remember seeing this movie when I was young and I really liked it. I would not qualify this movie as a "bad" movie. Also one of the few movies that showcase a interracial relationship between an Asian man and black woman front and center which is not very common in movies even today.
Every time I see this title I keep thinking of a lyric from that Kanye West song Never Let Me Down lol: "Cause look what a accident did to Left-Eye First Aaliyah, now Romeo must die I know I got angels watchin' me from the other side"
Okay this will sound like a thesis. This isn't a great movie by any stretch but was very enjoyable. The film had many things going for it: - Aaliyah and Jet Li are both very likable actors and had great chemistry. It's a minor touch but I like how Jet Li was shorter than Aaliyah. Goes against what we usually see in movie couples. I think part of Jet Li's charm is that he isn't built like a leading man, so he's like an underdog in a way. - Anthony Anderson was funny to me, sorry. "Sometimes you win. And dim sum you lose" 🤣 - Jet Li calling Anthony Anderson meatball was also funny. - Fight choreography was unrealistic sure, but a lot of fun, to me. - I like how we see Asian and black gangs interact with each other. Something we don't see too often so it was refreshing. - And this film was also self-aware. It knows what it is and pulls no punches (no pun intended). Also, it's not fair to compare Jackie Chan to Jet Li. Jet Li is known more for his fighting style, and as a martial artist, while Jackie Chan, albeit also a good fighter, relies on creativity and stunts. Both are awesome btw
Thank you for reviewing this! Ya’ll speak the truth! But this was based in the Bay Area, lots of us didn’t like the fact that NO OTHER characters act like there from the North Bay/Bay area San Francisco and Oakland area. They didn’t even use the word “hella” but oh well, entertaining movie and thank you Korey, Martin & Billy for this. Hahaha the club scene from you guys. LOL 😂.
In Return of the Jedi, there’s a scene where Lando’s brooch keeps changing sides between shots. That sort of thing is not uncommon, even in big-budget films.
@@nehemiahpouncey3607kangaroo jack gets a pass cuz he had O Connell to bounce off of, who was even goofier in the movie, so they come off as 2 schmucks lol
This movie is a classic now with a great cast and is a family story. Jet Li getting introduced more to the American and Western audience and Aliyah with nice songs and their chemistry. It doesn't belong in bad movie reviews at all.
2:30 no Dummies! 4:22 Always ex-cop movies 6:48 suffering succotash! 7:33 Miss your Q Chump! 8:12 Spin me round! 9:50 Fake Aflo Hair! 10:22 that will a No! 11:14 Stupid Idoit! 12:10 round him up Jet Li! 14:15 coming in the air tonight 16:55 Billy Brooks must Die Laughing! 17:33 I got Kicks for all of you! 21:50 I am Angry! 23:03 Surprise Jackwagon! 24:07 Scream like a Chump! 28:06 Oh crap! Face Classic 29:25 he's so Guilty! 31:21 😏 32:40 I see you Girl! 33:45 Knock first! 34:36 Crap! Lady! 36:30 Anthony Anderson Dumb! 38:27 You talk Too Much! 41:23 Shot Down Hard! 42:19 Shut up Anthony! 44:25 Box Boom! 46:45 Ladies first 49:18 no! Cut! 51:01 that's Cold You die! 53:22 Fatally! 56:06 Business take care of 58:21 Real friend 58:58 Korey must Die!
To be fair, if you watch a classic wuxia or Shaw Brothers classics... they literally sometimes float on a thin branch and jump up to roof buildings. I loved those movies as a kid.
Around that era, Kiss of The Dragon was my favorite work Jet Li did. This was a decent film back then. Also that intro and the soundtrack were amazing.
Funny thing about the "Mortal Kombat X-Ray scenes" in this film is that it's presumed that the X-Rays in recent Mortal Kombat games actually came from this movie
This is one of those movies where I hope y'all wrap back around to say, "It's not bad and I don't understand why y'all recommended this to us". NO NO Y'ALL LEAVE ROMEO MUST DIE ALONE!!! Typing this before watching video. Scared to watch cuz I legit love this movie.
Romeo Must Die was one of the movies that I have watched before in my childhood. I never knew that it was considered as a bad movie, when I looked at the ratings, and I was like "Wait, what? Why does it have a low rating? What's wrong with it?". It's really cool that this is Aaliyah's 1st movie role she has ever did, before Queen of the Damned. I was shocked when I 1st heard that she was supposed to be in 2 Matrix movies as Zee, when I saw a clip of a behind the scene on TH-cam I think but unfortunately, she passed away, and was replaced by Nona Gaye. Same with Jet Li, who was going to play Seraph, but turned down the role. I was so shocked when I saw the thumbnail of DT doing a bad movie review, and I was like " What? OMG. I didn't know they was gonna do it this soon." That was like a surprise to me. I was hoping that they would mentioned DMX on here, since he is in the movie, but unfortunately, they didn't, and that's fine.
No you dont call this a bad movie lmao😂😂😂 i loved this movie as a kid.. i havent seen it in a while tho i may be blinded by nostalgia
I'm blinded by nostalgia,most definitely. LOL. I still LOVE this film.
I refuse to think of this as a bad movie, it’s a
B-movie, hood classic.
@@Kori-T AGREED.And entertaining too,despite the wire-work having folks do impossible fighting. LOL.
I loved this movie and it's one of those things where I can't tell you why but it hasn't formed a large part of what I watch
And I'll be honest I love Double Toasted and Corey but when I saw this title them calling it a bad movie I was ready to fight
Trust me, most of the bad movie reviews are movies I loved as a kid. But If actually watch some these movies you'll realize how bad these movies are. Still love them tho.
Don't forget, Aaliyah actually filmed some scenes for the 2 Matrix sequel movies before she died. She was replaced by Marvin Gayes's daughter, Nona. Aaliyah was on her way to greatness. Approaching her prime in singing and acting. Broke my heart when she passed.
DMX too
Also sad that she wasn't alive to see his abuser R Kelly taken down .
any chance for a Romeo Must Die 2? Will Jet Li and Aaliyah return?
@@michael-4k4000 yeah sure
It’s definitely nostalgia. It’s not a bad film either yet it could’ve been better. The soundtrack and the cast makes the movie golden.
@lenindominguez1986 Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
The late R&B songstress Aaliyah contributed to the soundtrack with four songs. Three songs with just herself and one with the late rapper DMX
You read my mind this movie takes me back to my childhood too.
@@damianstarks3338 the chubby guy with no facial hair, I didn't notice that was Anthony Anderson
@@DeANGELIS4735 I have always know that was him.
Duuuude, Russell Wong made a badass villain in this. And I think Aaliyah and Jet Li had surprisingly solid chemistry. This movie hasn’t aged well but it’s still a childhood favorite of mine 🙌
Annnnd Russell Wong is FINE! 😍
Yeah friend zone chemistry
Read my mind this movie is childhood memories for me.
I wanted them to kiss 😂
This is one of those films that everyone knows isn’t that good but we still love for some reason.
Preach
Nothing wrong with kicking back to a guilty pleasure flick from time to time, man.
This is a movie I've watched since I was a lil dude and it's silly as hell, but it adds to the charm.
I saw this in theaters twice, had the VHS and I'm gonna get the blu ray lol the freaking sound effects for the kicks, the dodging and the just anything someone does in this movie
It isn't good by a long shot.....IT'S GREAT....YEA I SAID IT.....HOOD/CULT CLASSIC....
@aeoneditingservice that's a silly rebuttal. People can not enjoy things. I hate my drive to work because it seems to have a lot of unnecessary turns. "BuIlD a BetTeR rOaD."
I always liked this movie. I had it on VHS. Big Aaliyah and Jet Li fan. I remember the making of for the movie showing Jet Li showing Aaliyah how to do her own stunts. Her death is still sad and unfortunate to me. She was a star and even rising higher before her untimely death.
Her tragic death from a plane crash was sad and unfortunate to you? Wow, what a unique perspective. I wonder if her legions of friends and her family thought a mega talent dying like that in her early 20s was sad and unfortunate too?
@@thoomolong you lack comprehension skills & I’m assuming you like to pick fights & argue for no reason. You don’t know me & you’re ASSuming the worst. Seek help and find someone else to play with
@@thoomolongwhat was the point of this comment
Someone on here did a cool animated
Cartoon of Aliyah getting her material
Back then disappearing into think doves in the snow.
Watch it when you got the chance.
Touching.😢
@@nehemiahpouncey3607Touching indeed! I will miss Babygirl forever.😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️ ♾️
Y'all wildin, that was a certified childhood classic. It's ineligible to be classified as a horrible movie. It's a 7/10 at worst
Big facts lol
If ya gotta qualify it with childhood classic that’s probably a sign my guy. Rewatch it
This movie was always garbage to me, even when I was about 12 years old and deeply in love with Aaliyah
"Hood classic". This was garbage. You're allowed to like garbage.
@@jediknightgeo Did you see it?
The early 2000’s king fu movies were a good era of film. They had everything, good music, great fight scenes, cool cars. I would love for this director to come back and do more. Exit Wounds, Romeo Must Die, Cradle 2 the Grave were fun.
Don't forget The One.
One single director was responsible for all of those movies?! I like those!
THAT'S THE OTHER ONE....CRADLE 2 DA GRAVE!!!
Awesome cinematic 3 piece!!!
(Not 3-quel)
@@demetrisross17 Andrzej Bartkowiak was the director.
Ayee the one and cradle to the grave were my movies growing up lol
1. When Aaliyah said, "If a girl's kicking your ass you don't have to be a gentleman", I felt that in my soul 😅.
But yeah, the reason Jet Li did Kiss Of The Dragon is because his fans told him he could do better than Romeo Must Die.
Also, RIP Aaliyah and DMX
That's wild cause kiss of the dragon isnt even better
The fights are better
Damn, all of Jet Ali’s costars are dying.
@@onifrancis1566Um, You're wrong about that. Both movies are good, but Kiss of the Dragon is just better. Saying they're bad movies means you don't know what you're talking about.
Funny because Jet Li did go on to make Cradle 2 The Grave 3 years later, which is pretty much a spiritual sequel to Romeo Must Die. It's got the same team, some of the same actors and even has the same Ring of Fire fight scene at the end. Lol
My favorite line: “Some you win, and dim sum you lose”. I still walk around chanting “Diiim Sum”.
Its Maurice,😂
Regardless of how you feel about the movie you deny Aliyah had great screen presence. She really was one of a kind
I always felt her, Delroy Lindo and the actor who portrayed Jet Li’s dad were my favorites in this film acting wise.
@@Pewpewpew182Mr. Lindo is a LEGEND! ❤
Yes! A beautiful screen presence that matched her talent. I remember when Try Again was everywhere. I loved her action sequences with Jet Li! To be fair, I wish Romeo Must Die was used for one of their Retro Movie Reviews. This alongside The Last Dragon and Big Trouble in Little China. ❤
Don't forget they were doing X-ray
Kills years before mortal Kombat.
The biker chick to the asian guy's spine.
Now today we have it on MK1.
Like how they just ignored DMX being
In the movie like nah we got other
Stuff to talk about 😂
That bowl cut had been in their family for generations. The ultimate disrespect was after they killed Jet Li's little brother, they gave him a center part.
How dare you call this a bad movie? It's a masterpiece of...CIIIIIINEMAAAAAA!😂😂
'The One' with Jet Li and Jason Statham is perhaps worth a revisit - and I'm not saying whether it's good or bad, just worth a discussion.
I actually like the concept and story to “The One”. The issue for me is the movie rushes to quickly. I personally think it had potential had it took its story more seriously and allow its characters and world to build, it would have been received much better. A guilty pleasure of mines. I saw it in theaters.
@chrisfern4699 Facts...I like the concept but like u said, just rushed to push action
@lenindominguez1986 the theater experience? It was nice man, I saw the matinee showing at the s
Showcase Cinemas. Unfortunately they tore it down in 05, it was built in 1964. I honestly miss it cause it had that vintage look, smell, and feel to it. With the old arcade games of street fighter and MK. Good times.
The one was the shit 😂
I personally think if that movie was remade with less of a Focus on Special effects on its martial arts and a more serious tone that movie could be remade today.
Saw this opening weekend back in 2000 and immediately went out to buy the soundtrack afterwards. I still enjoy it.
No matter how good a movie was and still is to me, these fellas always make me laugh with their movie roast reviews 🤣🤣🤣
OMG! This was HILARIOUS! 😂
Lol true
@@danavixen6274 yes it was lol 😄😄😁
@@thaistomp 💯💯😂😂😂
@lenindominguez1986Indeed! 😂
I never found Jet-li's character creepy nor a stalker
I remember being excited this was Jet Li’s first time leading a Hollywood movie. And Aaliyah’s first time in any movie and she was so beautiful. The fight scenes was so-so, I don’t think they really fully figured out how to use HK-style action in Hollywood outside of the Matrix franchise at that time
I didn't even know who Aaliyah was when I saw this movie and the football game/fight was HOOKIE then and now.
The solution is to just let the Hong Kong crew do their thing and give them lots of time. That's what The Matrix & Kill Bill did.
Plus Jet Li's first english speaking role
When she had the leather jacket on with the red dress😍
Queen of The Damned was THE Aaliyah film!
The "nuts in your mouth" song by Anthony Anderson was hilarious.
Tish, I’m gonna find your Aaliyah lookin’ ass!
But he kept making fun of Jet Li the whole entire time
@@DeANGELIS4735 Jet Li was whipping his a** the entire picture, that's all he could do. lmao
@@seventhkeyomegasghost8233 maybe because he running his mouth and intimidating him
Sounds like a lyric from a trap song.
I still have a soft spot for this one.
Same I grew up on this movie
Same, this was one of my childhood favorites
Me too. Jet Li and aaliyah? Yes please
I am really fond of this movie, loved martial arts when this came out, was a big jet li fan too.
Not a great Shakespeare adaption but a FUN one. Also it's the beginning of the 2000's martial arts hip hop trilogy with Exit Wounds and Cradle to the Grave.
Also 2000 the introduction of action, matrix moves even if not on a matrix film
Bro this roast had me dying of laughter 😂😂😂😂😂 especially the part where Jet Li beats up the torturers whiles he's upside down
I actually believe in their chemistry. The best romances are the ones that are built on friendship.
Yea feels more natural
I didn’t buy them as a romance at ALL. I just saw them as friends.
@@hothotheat3000 That is my point. Romance without friendship is just sex. Their story isn't over, just the movie. After they stop worrying about getting killed, they would hang out and get to know each other better.
I don't think I've ever seen a black girl with an Asian guy tbh.
@@randomanton True, though back then, they didn't let them kiss sometimes. Remember watching The Replacement Killers with Chow Yun Fat, though with a white woman and I thought how weird it was that they didn't kiss because if it was Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise, they would have kissed. Though I like when movies don't push romance, I don't like it when it isn't equal.
The black dude with the fro in the beginning always had me weak😂
Like how whenever DMX is in a movie
Anthony Anderson can't be far behind.😂
In this movie they don't have any scenes together
@@DeANGELIS4735 crazy isn't it?
I'm starting to think that X and Anthony Anderson were homies way before his untimely passing
Man the Jet Li 90s era was goated this Black Mask The One and Fist of Ledgend where awesome
Damn I forgot about Black Mask. 😂
@@tonymcneill7779 that's one of my low key favorite movies its definitely a guilty pleasure
Black Mask was a classic!!!!
Fist of Legend is Jet Li at the apex of his martial arts prowess! If you like that you should also watch Fearless, Once Upon A Time In China 1 & 2, Unleashed, and Kiss of the Dragon
Tai Chi Master
This was the film I fell in love with Aaliyah, I'm like ten years old talking about "that's my future wife"😂. Always a fan of Jet Li
These guys are hilarious, even though I like this movie, they never fail to point out and roast all these scenes 😂😂
Thank all of You over at Double Toasted! I've had fun with the goofiness of Romeo Must Die over the years! It's silly and campy and just meant to have fun. It's over the top in every way they could think of. I hope everyone had a great time on set!
I'll defend this movie , during that time (2000s) everyone is doing matrix sequences. Romero Must Die is one of the best hidden gems action flims. To this day, it's one of my favorite action flim.
when Anthony Anderson landed on that car, after being called moron, and he says my name is Maurice B!+ch😂😂😂😂
Jet Li had way more charisma in Lethal Weapon 4 b/c it was mostly a Chinese-speaking and silent role (only one English line). There's still an audio recording of a 1998 crowd's reaction to the fight scene in Murtaugh's house, and the atmosphere was electric.
I agree
I can just imagine....Lethal Weapon always had classic fight scenes....
I left the theater convinced that this wasn't based on Romeo & Juliet at all. They weren't even boning
So true
Oh yes a movie where I'm sure most of the people who watched it (including myself) bought it from a guy who was selling it out of its trunk in front of a barbershop.
I got it from a guy who sold movies in front of Popeye's Chicken in New Haven CT.
Y’all just made me like this movie even more.
I love that this movie has such a diverse cast! And its not all up in your face about it like they do now.
Yep,
Now everyone tries to claim that they did it 1st to score points. 🤷♂️
Dead ASS! I thought I was the only one who thought that fire in the box explosiin was hilarious😂.
This is the first R rated movie I saw, and that was basically me sitting at a friend's house with my mother waiting to leave and it was on.
Jet Li cared about Aaliyah outside of RMD. It's been said that her aura is what captivated him, DMX, Dame Dash, Jay-Z, and TImbaland and I believe it. I still wonder to this day what would've been for Aaliyah in the future. Rest In Paradise, Aaliyah
And last but not least...R.Kelly was also captivated 🤦🏾
@@joshjones9749only until she got too old for him
@@joshjones9749R. Kelly is captivated by all underage girls
Jet Li and Jackie Chan were a big part of my childhood. Love their movies. Had the biggest crush on Russell Wong too.
Me too!
This movie is a good classic in my book. And i remember going to the movies to go see it, when it first came out, as a kid. 💯💯😁
My biggest problem with Romeo Must Die is it made me not want to go see Kiss of the Dragon, in 2001. KOTD is one of the best martial arts movies put to film, and I hate that I didn’t see it on the big screen. At least I knew enough to not miss out on Unleashed, Fearless or the Forbidden Kingdom. Those are all amazing.
I was lucky enough to see KOD in theaters. Went with my family. Was def worth it!
I love Kiss of the Dragon. I still have the DVD too. ❤
This movie is an early 2000s classic
It's been years since I've watched this movie as a kid, it's still one of my best childhood movies.
Oh man! I can't believe you guys didn't include the escape scene where the dirt bike in midair was shooting at Jet Li and Aaliyah and kept rising. 😂
As an Asian I can confirm, when there's a strong breeze we can float through the air.
Man!! i actually love this movie lol this was my first Jet Li movie that started it all for his movies when i was a kid... it is silly but its really fun!
RIP Aaliyah, but I remember the first time I watched this movie I said it was one of the worst I’ve ever seen
She tired too hard in that scene when she cried. I hate to say that but it’s true
While I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s horrible movie since it’s a childhood favorite of mine watching it on VHS, I will say after watching this roast live, I was laughing my ass off from the unintentionally hilarious moments especially the Matrix esque flying attack from Jet Li on the goons at 16:53! Glad you guys tackled this one despite me having a soft spot for it.
I did not even remember this💀, he might as well have done the bicycle kicks lol
This was produced by Joel Silver(Producer of The Matrix Movies.)
14:15 What?! Muhammad Ali could float...like a butterfly!😅😂😂😂
This movie poses the question can a bad movie be a good movie at the same time. With this one absolutely
My uncle showed me this movie and i fell in love with it 😂 i guess its my guilty plessure
@lenindominguez1986I mean that is a reason too and actually like their chemistry
as a kid, i was so hyped for jet li to make an american movie. from the first time i saw it, i knew something wasn't right about it. to this day, _kiss of the dragon_ is the only english-speaking jet li movie that i like all the way through
True. But kiss of the dragon 🐉 is a French movie.
This is the second time I disagree on the bad movie roasts sure this is dated and cheesy at times but it's not a bad movie 😂
I remember seeing this movie when I was young and I really liked it. I would not qualify this movie as a "bad" movie.
Also one of the few movies that showcase a interracial relationship between an Asian man and black woman front and center which is not very common in movies even today.
I never knew this was an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet 😂😂😂.
I remember this movie having the coolest trailer ever, never actually saw it though.
I think you guys made an error. You left off "Ass." As in "BAD ASS" movie review. 😂 This was awesome! And had quotes for days.
Romeo must Die, Yeah But can you kill him though? 🤔🤷♂️😄😂😂
Ha ha
Every time I see this title I keep thinking of a lyric from that Kanye West song Never Let Me Down lol:
"Cause look what a accident did to Left-Eye
First Aaliyah, now Romeo must die
I know I got angels watchin' me from the other side"
The soundtrack for this movie is still awesome
Only nitpick.
It was edited for language.
It didn't have to be neither.
This was the first movie I saw Jet Li in, so I'll always have a soft spot for it.
I would not put this on my bad movies list, but I can enjoy a good roast of it.
Okay this will sound like a thesis. This isn't a great movie by any stretch but was very enjoyable. The film had many things going for it:
- Aaliyah and Jet Li are both very likable actors and had great chemistry. It's a minor touch but I like how Jet Li was shorter than Aaliyah. Goes against what we usually see in movie couples. I think part of Jet Li's charm is that he isn't built like a leading man, so he's like an underdog in a way.
- Anthony Anderson was funny to me, sorry. "Sometimes you win. And dim sum you lose" 🤣
- Jet Li calling Anthony Anderson meatball was also funny.
- Fight choreography was unrealistic sure, but a lot of fun, to me.
- I like how we see Asian and black gangs interact with each other. Something we don't see too often so it was refreshing.
- And this film was also self-aware. It knows what it is and pulls no punches (no pun intended).
Also, it's not fair to compare Jackie Chan to Jet Li. Jet Li is known more for his fighting style, and as a martial artist, while Jackie Chan, albeit also a good fighter, relies on creativity and stunts. Both are awesome btw
Romeo Must Die is a cult classic in my house
Lol fax though
Awesome! This is a perfect roast on my birthday no less. I hope you guys get to talk about The Neverending Story 2 or 3 someday.
@lenindominguez1986 He also covered Warriors of Virtue too but DT did that one anyway. Your point?
Thank you for reviewing this! Ya’ll speak the truth! But this was based in the Bay Area, lots of us didn’t like the fact that NO OTHER characters act like there from the North Bay/Bay area San Francisco and Oakland area. They didn’t even use the word “hella” but oh well, entertaining movie and thank you Korey, Martin & Billy for this. Hahaha the club scene from you guys. LOL 😂.
Lmao as a kid I totally missed the romantic angle. Always thought they were friends. Funny y’all pointed that out
I used to listen to Spill's reviews all the time. I'm glad you guys came back in a different form.
Billy's laughs are golden.
44:30 He got sent a box of fire and after-effects. Lmao😂😅😂
Saw this as a kid, it’s like the nfl, you see everything in instant replay lol, very fun and entertaining movie
In Return of the Jedi, there’s a scene where Lando’s brooch keeps changing sides between shots. That sort of thing is not uncommon, even in big-budget films.
Anthony Anderson also plays the same guy on cradle to the grave.😂
Matter of fact he plays it on every
Movie.
I get them mixed up caauwe he the exact same character
@@Bigedub101 the comical guy.
Even on that kangaroo jack movie
And big Mama's house.
@@nehemiahpouncey3607kangaroo jack gets a pass cuz he had O Connell to bounce off of, who was even goofier in the movie, so they come off as 2 schmucks lol
@@ninjanibba4259 now he's becoming
More tamed these days.
Serious too.
He's not funny anymore he slowed
Down and just took it slow.
I remember loving this film. Now I’m questioning everything.
The only thing I liked abut the film is Aaliyah and Jet the rest could've been flushed down the toilet."
@@TheQuietStorm630 I’m sorry you had a negative experience.
This movie is a classic now with a great cast and is a family story. Jet Li getting introduced more to the American and Western audience and Aliyah with nice songs and their chemistry. It doesn't belong in bad movie reviews at all.
I heard he had some kind of disease which makes him fade away in the film industry is that for real?
Wouldn't say that prevents it from being in the bad movie reviews.
2:30 no Dummies!
4:22 Always ex-cop movies
6:48 suffering succotash!
7:33 Miss your Q Chump!
8:12 Spin me round!
9:50 Fake Aflo Hair!
10:22 that will a No!
11:14 Stupid Idoit!
12:10 round him up Jet Li!
14:15 coming in the air tonight
16:55 Billy Brooks must Die Laughing!
17:33 I got Kicks for all of you!
21:50 I am Angry!
23:03 Surprise Jackwagon!
24:07 Scream like a Chump!
28:06 Oh crap! Face Classic
29:25 he's so Guilty!
31:21 😏
32:40 I see you Girl!
33:45 Knock first!
34:36 Crap! Lady!
36:30 Anthony Anderson Dumb!
38:27 You talk Too Much!
41:23 Shot Down Hard!
42:19 Shut up Anthony!
44:25 Box Boom!
46:45 Ladies first
49:18 no! Cut!
51:01 that's Cold You die!
53:22 Fatally!
56:06 Business take care of
58:21 Real friend
58:58 Korey must Die!
Please do more your so good doing this
Keep up the timeframes, brother! Thank you!!
Hilarious
To be honest this movie was not good but I don’t think it deserves a bad movie roast. Aaliyah Try Again was amazing, what a classic song!
The whole soundtrack was lit
Yeah this movie is just very mediocre despite having moments that are BMR worthy. If they were to do a bad Jet Li movie, it should've been The One.
@lenindominguez1986Okay that’s wonderful, it’s still not good IMO.
I LOVED the song and the video. Both are-FIRE.
@@kerry-j4m 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥once Aaliyah music was add to streaming I went to download ASAP
Nostalgic classic! It’s one of Li’s more goofy films, thought not as much as Black Mask (enjoy it too, but come on) 😂😂😂
Martin: she don't owe him nothing.
Korey: YEAH SHE DOES😂😂😂😂
NICE GUY this why I love Korey
That "mortal kombat fatality" xray thing was before mortal kombat started to do it.
While this movie holds a special place in heart, I can admit it was a little corny 😅😊
Black Belt Jones is the name of the movie that Jim Kelly played in. Hold up let me put some respect on him name Grandmaster Jim Kelly.
RIP: Jim Kelly
The soundtrack was incredible
This is a certified hood classic.
The afro wig is a thing in martial arts movies mostly with Thai boxers
Ian Mckellen's Richard III is the best Shakespeare adaptation
Childhood memories/nostalgia this movie is for me. Also 24:00 that guard screaming is beyond hilarious.
This was one of me and my friends favorite movie when we were kids.
That era of rap and martial arts was interesting. This, Bullet Wounds, Cradle 2 Da Grave and God knows what else were all over the place.
Epic era 💯
To be fair, if you watch a classic wuxia or Shaw Brothers classics... they literally sometimes float on a thin branch and jump up to roof buildings. I loved those movies as a kid.
Around that era, Kiss of The Dragon was my favorite work Jet Li did. This was a decent film back then.
Also that intro and the soundtrack were amazing.
Funny thing about the "Mortal Kombat X-Ray scenes" in this film is that it's presumed that the X-Rays in recent Mortal Kombat games actually came from this movie
This is one of those movies where I hope y'all wrap back around to say, "It's not bad and I don't understand why y'all recommended this to us". NO NO Y'ALL LEAVE ROMEO MUST DIE ALONE!!! Typing this before watching video. Scared to watch cuz I legit love this movie.
People pointing put the quality of the film shouldn't make you scared if you love it
Jet Li not kissing Aaliyah was criminal.
they actually did, but they didn't use the scene 😭
@@saggivenus I remember they said that it was screen tested and the audience didn't think it was good. Bunch of haters.
Jet li jump off the wall kick 🤦🏾♂️ bruh look like Catwoman 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I hope Korey does a bad movie roast of Exit Wounds Steven Seagal doing wire fight scenes lol
Romeo Must Die was one of the movies that I have watched before in my childhood. I never knew that it was considered as a bad movie, when I looked at the ratings, and I was like "Wait, what? Why does it have a low rating? What's wrong with it?". It's really cool that this is Aaliyah's 1st movie role she has ever did, before Queen of the Damned. I was shocked when I 1st heard that she was supposed to be in 2 Matrix movies as Zee, when I saw a clip of a behind the scene on TH-cam I think but unfortunately, she passed away, and was replaced by Nona Gaye. Same with Jet Li, who was going to play Seraph, but turned down the role. I was so shocked when I saw the thumbnail of DT doing a bad movie review, and I was like " What? OMG. I didn't know they was gonna do it this soon." That was like a surprise to me. I was hoping that they would mentioned DMX on here, since he is in the movie, but unfortunately, they didn't, and that's fine.
0:26 now that’s what I call the power of reading lol
I grew up loving this movie yea it’s cheesy but sometimes bad movies are amazing!