Review of Hero (2012) by Ben R — 26 May 2011

There are movies that transcend the genre they use to convey the theme of that genre: Hero is one of those rare treats. The use of color is unmatched in cinema. The story is heart rending. With swords.

This review of Hero (2012) was written by Ben R on 26 May 2011.

Hero has generally received positive reviews.

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