Hero, China - HK, 2002, 95 min.
By Zhang Yimou, with Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggy Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming, Donnie
Yen |
230 BC, the seven Chinese kingdoms are eager to
unified China. King Qin is the most cruel and tough protagonist in this pitiless game. The
various kingdoms sent their most lethal assassins to kill Qin. In vain. Until one day, a
nameless hero comes to the palace…
After Wong Kar-wai's Ashes
Of Time, Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Tsui Hark's Legend Of Zu, it was the
right time for worldwide acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou to make a big-budgeted
Chinese chivalry movie. The result is a breathtaking and amazingly aesthetic film
involving many prestigious stars. Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, Jet Li and Zhang Ziyi
demonstrate once more their high standard acting skills and charisma. Enthusiasts of
beautiful photography and Chinese legends shouldn't be disappointed!
Laurent
Henry, 24/02/2003 |