History Trivia / RomeoMustDie

* StarMakingRole: For Creator/JetLi in the English-speaking American film industry, along with ''Film/LethalWeapon4''.
* WordOfGod: Rumor had it that the kiss between Trish and Han was cut due to anger at a mixed race kiss from test audiences. Creator/JetLi claims they shot the scene two ways - one with the kiss and one with a hug. According to him, having Han kiss Trish right after [[spoiler: seeing his father die]] resulted in {{Narm}}.

* RealitySubtext: Trish and Han's friendship was helped immensely by Jet Li and Aaliyah's real-life rapport and the close friendship that they formed during filming.

* {{Jossed}}: Rumor had it that the kiss between Trish and Han was cut due to anger at a mixed race kiss from test audiences. Creator/JetLi claims they shot the scene two ways - one with the kiss and one with a hug. According to him, having Han kiss Trish right after [[spoiler: seeing his father die]] resulted in {{Narm}}.

* RecycledTrailerMusic: This film was one of the first to use Craig Armstrong's "Escape" score from ''Film/PlunkettAndMacleane'' in its trailer.

* RecycledTrailerTheme: This film was one of the first to use Craig Armstrong's "Escape" score from ''Film/PlunkettAndMacleane'' in its trailer.

* {{Jossed}}: Rumour had it that the kiss between Trish and Han was cut due to anger at a mixed race kiss from test audiences. Creator/JetLi claims they shot the scene two ways - one with the kiss and one with a hug. According to him, having Han kiss Trish right after [[spoiler: seeing his father die]] resulted in {{Narm}}.

* StarMakingRole: For Creator/JetLi in the English speaking American film industry, along with ''Film/LethalWeapon4''.

* ActorAllusion: Trish escapes from her father-appointed bodyguard, Maurice, by ducking out of a store when he's distracted. As she's escaping, you can hear him in the background shouting "I'm gonna find your Aaliyah-looking ass!" This was actually an ad-lib by Anthony Anderson that got a laugh out of her.
* ActorInspiredElement: Jet Li suggested that Trish fight the female assassin with help from Han.
* BreakawayPopHit: Aaliyah's single "Try Again" was recorded for the movie. While the movie was a success, the song is far more memorable. It managed to top the Billboard 100 through sheer airplay alone, and years later is remembered as her SignatureSong.
* CelebrityParadox: As Maurice leaves the record store, a poster of {{Music/Aaliyah}} can be seen on the wall.

* HollywoodHypeMachine: After the surprise success of the movie, the hype machine got behind Aaliyah as a potential cross over into the film industry as well. She did get the title role in ''Film/QueenOfTheDamned'' and was cast in ''Film/TheMatrixReloaded'', and she was widely expected to become even bigger. Unfortunately she was killed in a plane crash while ''Queen of the Damned'' was in post-production - so she never got a chance to prove whether the hype was justified. Her music at least has endured well over ten years after her death.
* {{Jossed}}: Rumour had it that the kiss between Trish and Han was cut due to anger at a mixed race kiss from test audiences. Jet Li claims they shot the scene two ways - one with the kiss and one with a hug. According to him, having Han kiss Trish right after [[spoiler: seeing his father die]] resulted in {{Narm}}.

* StarMakingRole: For Creator/JetLi in the English speaking American film industry, along with ''[[Film/LethalWeapon Lethal Weapon 4]]''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: An alternate version of the scene after Han [[spoiler: witnesses his father's suicide]] was filmed where he kisses Trish. They just hug in the finished film.

* JustForFun/RoleAssociation: Maurice is played by Creator/AnthonyAnderson, who while fairly known in black circles at the time(mostly for the same comedy relief role he plays here), has since gained further mainstream recognition and more diverse roles.

* JustForFun/RoleAssociation: Maurice is played by Creator/AnthonyAnderson, whole while fairly known in black circles at the time(mostly for the same comedy relief role he plays here), has since gained further mainstream recognition and more diverse roles.

* RoleAssociation: Maurice is played by Creator/AnthonyAnderson, whole while fairly known in black circles at the time(mostly for the same comedy relief role he plays here), has since gained further mainstream recognition and more diverse roles.

* ActorAllusion: Trish escapes from her father-appointed bodyguard, Maurice, by ducking out of a store when he's distracted. As she's escaping, you can hear him in the background shouting "I'm gonna find your Aaliyah-looking ass!" This was actually an ad-lib by the actor (comedian Creator/AnthonyAnderson) that got a laugh out of her.

* ActorInspiredElement: Jet Li suggested that Trish fight the lady on the motorcycle during the chase scene.

* StarMakingRole: For Creator/JetLi in the English speaking American film industry, along with ''[[Film/LethalWeapon Lethal Weapon 4]]''.

* ActorAllusion: Trish escapes from her father-appointed bodyguard, Maurice, by ducking out of a store when he's distracted. As she's escaping, you can hear him in the background shouting "I'm gonna find your Aaliyah-looking ass!" This was actually an ad-lib by the actor (comedian Creator/AnthonyAnderson) that got a laugh out of her.