Romeo Is Bleeding

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Romeo Is Bleeding

R

1994

1h 48m

Crime

Drama

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Jack Grimaldi (Gary Oldman) is a cop who offers tips to the Mafia for money, and cheats on his loving wife with a young mistress. His life changes when an Italian mob boss, Don Falcone (Roy Scheider), asks him to kill Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), a Russian assassin. But Mona escapes from Jack's grasp at every opportunity, leaving him to face dire consequences, dragging him into a lethal game of cat and mouse and manipulating him into carrying out otherwise unimaginable acts.

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John Powers

New York Magazine/Vulture

12/31/2019

It's noir lite.

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Phillipa Bloom

Empire Magazine

04/09/2008

2/5

[It's] never content with one cliche when it can shovel on ten.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

04/09/2008

The far-fetched plotting eventually goes so far over the top that pic flirts with inventing a new genre of film noir camp.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

07/05/2023

2/4

Lena Olin delivers a bravura performance that overwhelms everything else in the picture, much like a tsunami laying waste to a seaside shack.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

03/10/2021

4/5

...Medak's film is something more than a cop thriller or action movie, but a meditation on not knowing that fate has caught up with you until it's too late...

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Christian Jones

Starburst

03/09/2021

2/5

The film comes across as being an ironic pastiche rather than legitimate neo-noir.

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Dr. Sina W

@RT65098475 Jul 1

I'm always surprised by how often my impressions differ from those of so many "professional" critics. This is one of those overlooked '90s gems that deserves far more appreciation than it gets. Every major performance is excellent, with Lena Olin delivering a fearless, unforgettable performance that dominates the screen whenever she appears. Mark Isham's score is simply magnificent, adding atmosphere without ever overwhelming the story. In an era where so much streaming content feels polished, predictable, and assembled from familiar formulas, this film is a welcome reminder that movies once embraced risk, personality, and genuine style. It isn't interested in pleasing everyone, and that's exactly why it has stayed with me long after so many newer films have faded from memory.

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Diandre R

@RT53139537 May 15

This was not a bad movie. I liked the style of the movie and the way everything came across. I also liked the ending a lot. I’m glad he survived, but I also liked that he didn’t get everything he wanted in the end. Overall, good movie.

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Frans B

@FransB Jan 11

Peter Medak did good with this one. Deserves a much higher accolade. Just love the way it is told. Great story, well written. Very good cinematography and visually appealing. Gary Oldman and Lena Olin shines in character, whole cast convincing in character. Off beat with enough action, twists, intrigue, suspense, drama and great ambiance. Enjoyed it very much.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone 08/30/2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Mark J

@RT20598549 02/18/2025

A poor film, cliche ridden, and no one seems to know how to wear stockings and suspenders! The panties should always be worn over the top of the suspenders, rule one!

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Aaron K

@RT88011435 01/26/2025

A waste of time and talent. My soul lies bleeding…

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Gary Oldman

Jack Grimaldi

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Mona Demarkov

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Natalie Grimaldi

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Roy Scheider

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Synopsis

Jack Grimaldi (Gary Oldman) is a cop who offers tips to the Mafia for money, and cheats on his loving wife with a young mistress. His life changes when an Italian mob boss, Don Falcone (Roy Scheider), asks him to kill Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), a Russian assassin. But Mona escapes from Jack's grasp at every opportunity, leaving him to face dire consequences, dragging him into a lethal game of cat and mouse and manipulating him into carrying out otherwise unimaginable acts.

Director: Peter Medak
Producer: Hilary Henkin, Paul Webster
Screenwriter: Hilary Henkin
Distributor: Gramercy Pictures
Production Co: Working Title Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.3M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, Stereo

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