Review of Hero (2007) by Vivienne Y — 16 Mar 2010

This is what story telling is all about. Simple, yet a joy to watch!

This review of Hero (2007) was written by Vivienne Y on 16 Mar 2010.

Hero has generally received very positive reviews.

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