Zhang weaves a complex and interesting story but the ultimate strength of Hero is its poetic beauty.
Hero (2004)
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Reviews Counted:190
Fresh:180
Rotten:10
Average Rating:8.1/10
Consensus: A sumptuous movie that'll excite your eyes if not your heart.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 1 hr. 36 min.
Theatrical Release: Aug 27, 2004 Wide
Box Office: $53.6M
Synopsis: In a distant war torn land, a ruthless emperor is rising to power with an iron fist and massive armies. To control everything, he will stop at... [More]
Starring: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Ziyi Zhang
Director: Yimou Zhang
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