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Special Features

 

  • 'Inside The Action': a conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li
  • 'Hero Defined' featurette
  • Storyboards: 'Golden Forest', 'Library', 'Ring Of Iron' and 'Lake'
  • Interactive menu
  • Scene access

Review

 

One man will challenge an empire...

In pre-Imperial China, feared warrior Nameless (Jet Li) is granted an audience with the ruler of the most powerful of the seven warring kingdoms (Chen Daoming). Posing as a minor official, Nameless sets about his mission of revenge by relating the tale of how he defeated the three most fearsome of the ruler's adversaries. However, nothing is as it seems and Nameless is placed in great personal peril as the king suggests a very different version of events which brought him to the palace...

Filled with breathtaking wirework-enhanced martial arts sequences from action choreographer Ching Siu-Tung ('New Dragon Gate Inn', 'A Chinese Ghost Story'), truly sumptuous cinematography from the legendary Christopher Doyle ('In The Mood For Love') and an expressive traditional score from Tan Dun ('Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'), Zhang Yimou's elegant epic features an intriguing 'Rashomon' style flashback structure that will keep the audience guessing until the very end.

The most expensive movie ever made in China and a blockbuster upon its' theatrical release in the U.S., 'Hero' showcases the outstanding talents ofa multi-award winning cast including the pairing of Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung as star crossed lovers, the coquettish Zhang Ziyi ('Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon') as a feisty apprentice, venerated Chen Daoming lending gravitas as the Emperor-in-waiting and real-life martial arts masters Donnie Yen and Jet Li who co-designed perhaps the greatest duel ever committed to celluloid.

Nominated for both an Oscar and a BAFTA, 'Hero' is an exceptional example of Asian cinema and "really is one of the best looking films ever made." - The Guardian

Customer Reviews

 

Customer rating on Hero (Jet Li): 4.5 out of 5 stars

Average rating (14 reviews)

Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazing!

DaFinchi1 | 28/04/2009 | See all DaFinchi1's reviews (1) »

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! I have been very much a fan and student of martial arts, although the scenes show things that are beyond what we believe humanly possible this is legends of Chinese culture same as we all have our own culture and beliefs. This movie shows such talent from the actors, one being an actor mainly in Chinese theatre whom had no experience of martial arts locking horns with some of the best such as Jet Li! I would say to watch this movie if you enjoy martial arts movies, epics, Romance movies or even just want to see something different. Its a very moving film.

Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars Ok i suppose

jimmy19 | 02/03/2009 | See all jimmy19's reviews (6) »

I bought this film because im a fan of Jet li and have been impressed by previous films
But if i were you i wouldnt rush to buy this as the fights scenes coud have been better and the story could haver been great

Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars different yet moving in a way

Surferosh | 11/02/2009 | See all Surferosh's reviews (9) »

i saw this film on TV the first time and was mesmerised by the use of colours in story narration ! the wire work stunt scenes are very beautifully choreographed and though many will say that the stunts are way over the top i believe that they are in keeping with Chinese philosophy and martial arts concepts...
the way the story is unfolded is very nice.. and there are some very moving moments in the film.. for people who like martial arts with a story and a touching element, this is a must watch film.. am glad i got it on DVD...

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Technical Details

 

Tony Leung, Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Donnie Yen & Chen Daoming

Zhang Yimou

12 years and over

2002

Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic

Mandarin ; English - Dolby Digital (5.1)

English

1 hour and 36 minutes (approx)

Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

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