Review of Hero (2007) by Andrew C — 07 Jan 2013

Visually stunning with a captivating narrative.

This review of Hero (2007) was written by Andrew C on 07 Jan 2013.

Hero has generally received very positive reviews.

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By David J (1,942) on 17 Dec 2016

A brilliant use of colors and acting, Hero isn't a film as much as it is a work of breathtaking art…

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By Sanjay R (133) on 16 Sep 2015

There isn't any link to the story with the beautiful cinematography .. All gloss and not soul ... utterly disappointing…

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By Rendan L (500) on 16 Sep 2016

Gorgeous and with some of the best Martial arts fight scenes ever put to film…

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By Dark L (34) on 19 Feb 2017

Hero is visually amazing, but when it comes to the story if fails…

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By Vincent S (229) on 25 Aug 2018

I usually wouldn't watch a movie with sound over-dubs for language but this movie turned out to be a fantastic combination of story, art, & action…

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By Gautham R (64) on 08 Apr 2015

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this. One of my favorite films. Its one of the most visually striking and cinematic experiences I've seen…

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By Alejandro R (314) on 17 Jan 2016

I love the work of director Zhang Yimou, I think the photography is breathtaking and the stories and characters full of meaning and full of lessons…

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By Lisa M (931) on 24 Aug 2017

It's astoundingly one of the kind foreign pictures to express different aspects of the home culture - music, palette, communication, etc…

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By Kamin H (14) on 06 Dec 2016

A beautiful, complex film that benefits from careful viewing…

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By Jesse M (712) on 25 Jan 2016

Beautiful. In my limited exposure to martial arts epics, this is the gold standard…

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