Official Website MPAA Rating: PG-13 Theater Release: 8/27/2004 Video Release: 11/30/2004 Buy it from Amazon: DVDVHS
Revising History To Find a Hero - By Jeffrey Chen Hero is a beautifully crafted movie, but unfortunately it's also carelessly revisionist. Zhang Yimou's first attempt at a wuxia martial arts pic uses as its backdrop the chaotic period before China was finally united under one ruler. During that time, seven major states... MORE >>
A Feast for the Eyes - By Betty Jo Tucker Hero, a sumptuous Chinese historical fantasy,boasts the most glorious use of color I’ve seen on screen since Vincente Minnelli's The Pirate. But that’s not all. In addition to its exciting martial arts action and swordplay, this gorgeous epic features mystery,... MORE >>
