Review of Hero (2010) by Melody C — 22 Dec 2012

Not my favorite Jet Li movie, but still an outstanding film.

This review of Hero (2010) was written by Melody C on 22 Dec 2012.

Hero has generally received positive reviews.

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Hero is a beautifully shot movie. But I need more than just something pretty to look at…

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By Jesse M (712) on 25 Jan 2016

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