Best action movie trivia of 2000

Trivia: U-571 cause quite a stir in England especially in the small northern town of Horsforth (where I actually live), because we felt the movie 'Hollywood-ised' a British victory. The people of Horsforth raised an astonishing £241,000 in one week (about £4million today) to fund the building of the HMS Aubretia, the ship that captured the first enigma machine when it depth charged U-110. It caused so much upset amongst people that President Bill Clinton wrote a letter to the people of Horsforth praising the town for their part in the war effort. The letter is now on display in the local museum.

Trivia: In the scene where Shaft first calls Rasaan reminding him of owing a favour, the song playing in Rasaan's apartment is one by Sean Paul. Rapper Busta Rhymes (Rasaan) and Jamaican artist Sean Paul have featured on several of each other's songs.

Trivia: The disgusting food that Big Momma makes for Trent and Sherry is exactly the food that is visible being made in the movie "Nothing To Lose", where Martin Lawrence first enters a restaurant with Tim Robbins in the desert at the start of the movie.

Trivia: Ed Viesturs is a real climber and plays himself in the movie. This is his second appearance in a movie.

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Trivia: The producer, Luc Besson, makes a cameo appearance as the man whose boat is destroyed by the stray missile. (00:37:35)

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Trivia: John Travolta made the film with Franchise Pictures. A few years after the film, it was revealed in a court case that Franchise had fraudulently overstated the budget of Battlefield Earth by $21 million to scam investors. After losing the case, Franchise filed for bankruptcy, and Travolta fired his manager, who set up the deal with Franchise in the first place.

Trivia: Michael Cera's theatrical film debut.

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Trivia: It's interesting to note that Isaac Hayes has a very minor role in the movie as the guy who notices the roaches in the food in prison. Kelso from That 70's Show is also in the movie as the guy Rudy swaps clothes with to use him as a decoy.

Trivia: Throughout the film, D is referred to as a "dunpeal" - a half-vampire, half-human. This is actually a mis-translation of the real word "dhampir," which refers to a creature that is half-human, half-vampire. The term originated from Balkan folklore.

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Trivia: When Ridley is fighting Profion, Profion knocks Ridley down and then says, "Not so talented, eh Mr. Ridley?" likely referencing "The Talented Mr. Ripley" which came out one year prior to this.

Trivia: At one point, this was going to be Rob Zombie's feature directorial debut, but he dropped out. His storyline was far different than the final film - it was titled "The Crow: 2037" and would take place in a dystopian future.