sirdizzy

I can see why Quentin Tarrantino pushed to have this movie released in the US as it fits what he fashions his own movies after, and that is an artistic blending of action and fight sequences with a really good story. The movie is very stylistic to say the least as it just has a feel and climate about it that is very Chinese as the movie does not try and conform to western standards of film making. It shows a lot of the tendencies and stylistic movements most American audiences were first introduced with the release of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon but this movie far outstrips that movie as it more gorgeous and more action packed. The cinematography for the movie was nothing less that breath taking as some of the fight scenes were like watching water flow as they were that smooth and that well filmed and choreographed. Its hard to judge a performance like Jet Li's as far as acting goes as it was in Chinese and without speaking the language I am sure I missed a lot of the connotations that you could only get from speaking the language. But his martial arts are probably the best that is out their in the business right now, and it will only be a matter of time before he replaces Jackie Chan as Asia's informal ambassador of martial arts films. If you liked Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon you will absolutely love Hero as it is a better movie while all the same time following the same artistic trends.

pissyman

The Australian Christopher Doyle's photography is a feast for the eyes, making it one of the most beautiful films ever as far as imagery. Pulp Fiction's director Quentin Tarantino's name appears on the film credits, even though he had nothing to do with the production except to present it. But Hell let's give him all the credit - why not?

Dreamer

with a visual and special effects flare reserved for special films like The Lord of the Rings and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - hero is a rare triumph that we're privileged to have even seen at all. It's like a dream, that it sucks to wake up from.

jules

I hate to wax poetic but this film is filled with fight scenes that are magnificently choreographed on treetops, over a crystal clear lake and with the stylized fighters in aerial ballet-like moves while their swords are put into play; an abundance of colorful bright autumn leaf yellows, wispy sky blues and bloody red images are breathtaking when splashed across the screen. Art is art is art - be a hero and support this film

Dogfood Boy

Hero is my hero - I didn't think I'd ever see a film that would make me doubt LOTR's ultimate rule - but Hero has given me a different perspective. Please go see this film it's absolutley unbelievable.

pissyman

Hero is just as over-rated convoluted, dull and completely dependant upon visuals as Crouching Tiger. dont bother - it's more of the same martial arts baloney

bingham

Screw Tarantino - I hate this kind of martial arts running around in the air crap - I hated couching lion and I was just as bored by hero - it had some amazing scenes but there needs to be actual dialogue and a story that you give a shit about - no such luck here Sorry Charlie

Admiral Stanhope

Sir Half Mast, I tip my large hat to you on this review. This filmed entertainment was somehow beyond my expectations (like a child) but still within the bounds of good manners (like a child). And so, like a child, I sat with rapt attention as every form of kung pao and lettuce wrap was thrown at me in the form of: This is not Crouching Lass and Hidden Salami. Where was Monsieur Mast when the lo-salt soy sauce was nowhere to be found? In the men's room fellating the ticket tearer, no doubt. Or perhaps he was pouring over a Gavin Smith reader trying to find something erudite to say about Bresson. Pickpocket this is not; rather, like Chinese food, I found this movie left me wanting a softer toilet paper with which to tidy my furnace.

Adam

So the Admiral has finally seen it fit to attack me as he soothes his scorching furnace. How did you know I was fellating the ticket tearer by the way? We locked the door. I'm really sorry you didn't like Hero. Perhaps your furnace issue keeps you from enjoying anything but your random, ridiculous name calling. When I think of your worthless attacks, a film line comes to mind. I quote Aaron Eckhart from In the Company of Men; "This guy is a new breed of fuck." There really isn't much left to say. I suppose though that along with Kyle and Kevin, I'd be really interested in seeing a list of your favorite films and CDs. But then it's perfectly clear that Upper Deckers like you aren't interested in backing themselves up. You just like to sit in mommy and daddy's basement and talk trash. I have a suggestion on what to use on that tidy furnace of yours; SAND PAPER!!!!

Admiral Stanhope

Monsieur Mast,

I had hopes for you. Of all the prattle on this site yours seemed marginally better. I could at least comfort myself with your letter grades--usually spot on. Now I see you are queuing up with Mr & Mrs. What to Think. I can only assume that the average level of education among the employees of this site is high school-possibly a year of college. Otherwise, you wouldn't take rambling, insipid, internet posts quite so literally. The beautiful thing about responding to paid/professional writers and reviewers? They almost never respond because they are too busy actually working. Let's hope you don't fall down the blackhole like Mrs. England. A big ego is a terrible thing to waste on a eensy weensy website frequented by friends and neighbors.

Adam

Admiral,

Wow! For a minute there, I thought I was getting a compliment. Oh well. I guess you can't win them all. Per your comment about us not being paid, you are correct. We do this for a little thing called love. It's true--we do reply to comments posted by people who hit our site. Why? Because other sites don't. We were hoping to be a little bit different. Anyway, I'm sorry you hate what we have to say. But then that hardly matters as I'm sure you will continue to read what we have to write, that way you'll have a little conflict in your life. It's a good thing I don't have much of an ego, otherwise I'd probably be compelled to fight back after all the hateful things you've said. As it stands though, I won't. I'll just back down. Feel free to post the final word. It's all yours. I'm done. I'm perfectly content with the love and respect I get from my friends and neighbors. Adios.

Admiral Stanhope

Thank you for granting me permission to give my opinion--last word or not. I will say that few writers on this site are also careful readers. If you carefully parse my words (I don't expect you to) you will see that there is very little hateful. In fact, I insult myself. I do hold you above the nattering nabobs who also write for this site. My only beef with you is that you so quickly fell in line with "Kevin & kyle." Those two are unoriginal and not worth falling in line behind. Witness the review of the new Jimmy Eat World disc: serves no purpose--has no heart--considers no audience. I hope that get in a last word, but if not...sayonara.

LINZ

ive been watchin this kinda of movie and tv series since i was a lil kid. so the flyin thing with sword, etc it seems normal for and boring.