Hero
1992, Comedy/Drama, 1h 56m
21 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Bernie Laplante
Gale Gayley
John Bubber
Evelyn
Chucky
Winston
Critic Reviews for Hero
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (7)
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A little more zip, and Hero might really have worked. It has all the ingredients for a terrific entertainment, but it lingers over the kinds of details that belong in a different kind of movie.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
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January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… -
...a deliberate yet mostly compelling drama...
July 31, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
The cast is reduced to acting out a series of adjectives.
July 24, 2018 | Full Review… -
A mess, though very often an enjoyable one, thanks to the cast.
September 17, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
A misconceived project, inspired by classic Hollywood films of golden age (Nothing Scared, Hail the Conquering Hero) but marred by underdeveloped and rambling script--Stephen Frears first big failure.
December 5, 2006 | Rating: C | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Hero
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Nov 26, 2012The film is quite quirky and funny thanks to good performances. The film is underrated and a forgotten if you enjoy Hoffman then you'll love him here. The film is half drama and comedy which works well for the most part. I was quite drawn to the film thanks to the story and direction. The film is slowly told like an old fashion story and its the grand storytelling that keeps the plot moving. Hoffman is superb in the lead and always gives a strong turn. Andy Garcia is quite low key as is geena Davis, the film slows down and moves into melodrama while Hoffman is off screen. If you enjoy a film with a backbone then this film will interest you. The ending is very hilarious and suits the film very well. The humour during the plane crash scene is an acquired taste but if you enjoy Cohen films then you'll find something hereBrendan N Super Reviewer
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Dec 23, 2011It's not the best picture of the director, but Stephen Frears' comedy presents a good concept, just like the screenplay and that make me identify oneself with the character Bernie LaPlante (Dustin Hoffman) in some bad moments. We see that Frears, is trying bring to the contemporary cinema the Frank Capra style, but that don't help very much Hero. Fresh.Lucas M Super Reviewer
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Jun 01, 2011a timidly predictable and tiresome film that without it's moments, it's not that much good without it. D+Juan C Super Reviewer
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Dec 19, 2009We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment.Wahida K Super Reviewer
Hero Quotes
Chick: | The Truth? Kid, when you get to be my age youâ??ll realize there is no truth. There are only layers of lies. You only get to choose the layer of lies you live in. |
Chick: | The Truth? Kid, when you get to be my age you'll realize there is no truth. There are only layers of lies. You only get to choose the layer of lies you live in. |
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