Movie Description
BLOODSPORT - Based on a true story, this martial arts adventure takes place behind the Hong Kong walls for the secret competition that settles the World Championship of the sport. While trying to be knocked down inside the ring, government agents try to track the master down outside the ring.
ROMEO MUST DIE - ROMEO MUST DIE is the story of fathers and sons, of the importance of blood, of star-crossed lovers willing to risk their lives for their love. Two warring families, one Chinese, one African American, are fighting for control of the Oakland waterfront. It's an eye for an eye as members of each gang keep turning up dead--including the son of Ch'u Sing, the Chinese gang leader, which escalates the war to epic proportions. Into this fray comes Han Sing (Jet Li), Ch'u's other son, a cop who has escaped from a Hong Kong prison where he was serving time for not arresting his father and brother. Han soon becomes a little too friendly with Trish O'Day (Aaliyah), the daughter of Isaak O'Day (Delroy Lindo), the leader of the African American gang. The growing romance between Han and Trish parallels the growing body count.
ROMEO MUST DIE is a fast-paced, hip-hop retelling of the classic Shakespeare tale. A thumping soundtrack and wicked special effects--including martial arts battles in which the fighters virtually fly through the air--add to the excitement. Jet Li and Aaliyah turn in fine performances laced with just the right amount of comedy. Director Andrzej Bartkowiak has a keen visual sense--he previously served as cinematographer on such films as THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, SPECIES, and SPEED--that pumps up such standard fare as car chases, prison breaks, and even a pickup football game. The film includes an awesome special effect that reveals a person's skeleton as he dies--it has to be seen to be believed.
| Credits | | Cast: | Aaliyah, Jet Li |
| Details | | Edition: | 2 Disc Set |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
2 Disc Set
Disc One - BLOODSPORT
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Single Side - Dual Layer
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Text/Galleries:
Film Highlights - 1. Select Cast
2. Select Crew
Disc 2: ROMEO MUST DIE
Widescreen
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Additional Release Material:
13 Behind-The-Scenes Documentaries
Trailers - 1.Theatrical Trailers (2)
Music Videos - 1.Aaliyah - TRY AGAIN
2.Aaliyah - COME BACK IN ONE PIECE
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Filmographies - 1.Cast and Crew
DVD-ROM Features:
Original Theatrical Web Site
Sampler Trailers
Web Links
Exclusive Web Events & Chat Room Access
Interactive Challenge - "A Martial Arts Experience"
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