Review of Hero (2002) by Jessica G — 03 Nov 2013
Confusing and peculiar Chinese film in which the viewer is taken back 2000 years in history to the point of life in which we meet a nameless hero (Jet Li) fighting for his kingdom. The movie starts with him being promoted to his expert roll of superior sword fighter, but then transitions to him protecting a red kingdom.
He then gets caught up with several females that have pasts of abusive affairs and relationships with other sword fighters. They also fight one another to the death. The movie gets quite convoluted with a variety of storylines happening as well as the intense colour contrasts between scenes, but I found it entertaining none-the-less.
The imagery is pretty beautiful and the special effects are without question impressive. The acting is also good. I just wish they stuck to a more linear plot line, something similar to greatness as "The Seven Samurai.
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This review of Hero (2002) was written by Jessica G on 03 Nov 2013.
Hero has generally received very positive reviews.
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