Hero (2004)

Director: Yimou Zhang  Starring: Jet Li  Tony Leung Ka Fai  
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Product Summary
Publisher: Buena Vista
Format: VHS
UPC: 00786936259094
Buy.com Sku: 40697165
Item#: VDKTDW
Category Keywords: Ancient Civilizations  Chinese  Legends  Martial Arts  Revenge  Theatrical Release 
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Before china was ruled by one dynasty it was divided into 7kingdoms, the most notorious being the kingdom of qin. Theruler of qin was marked for death - 3 professional assassinshad qin him in their sights. Qin offers a reward to anyone whocan provide proof that the assasins are dead.
 


Editor's Note

Zhang Yimou, the director of such Chinese epics as RED SORGHUM, RAISE THE RED LANTERN, JU DOU, and SHANGHAI TRIAD, takes his first stab at a period martial arts film and succeeds wildly, making an intelligent, carefully crafted drama that pays tribute to the genre while taking it to another level. The story is set 2,000 years ago, during the time of the Warring States, when seven kindgoms were battling for dominance, and one leader--the king of Qin (Chen Dao Ming)--was determined to end up victorious and unite all of China as one nation. The proud king is forced to live trapped alone in his palace as a remarkable trio of villains--Broken Sword (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai), Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk), and Sky (Donnie Yen)--are out to kill him. But one day a simple country prefect (Jet Li) shows up, announcing that he has killed all three assassins. Identifying himself as Nameless, the prefect tells in great detail how he got rid of the king's sworn enemies. However, once Nameless is finished, the king has some interesting questions for him, pointing out holes in his tale. The cat-and-mouse story continues as Nameless and the king seek to find out the truth about the assassins and the future of China. Zhang Yimou's marvelous film is enhanced by Christopher Doyle's lush photography, Tan Dunn's percussive score (with Itzhak Perlman adding violin and fiddle), exciting special effects from SHAOLIN SOCCER veteran Tony Ching Siu-Tung, and excellent acting.

 
Features
Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents HERO -- starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill ... and no fear ... a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve the justice he seeks, he must take on the empire's most ruthless assassins and reach the enemy he has sworn to defeat! Acclaimed by critics and honored with numerous awards, HERO was nominated for both an Oscar? (2002 Best Foreign Language Film)and Golden Globe!

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Buena Vista
Release Date: 11/30/2004
Running Time: 99 minutes
Original Release Date: 2004
Catalog ID: 38000
UPC: 00786936259094
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Original Language: Mandarin
Available Audio Tracks: Chinese, Mandarin
Available Subtitles: English
Video: Color

 
Cast & Crew
Zheng Tian Yong
Ziyi Zhang
Jet Li
Maggie Cheung
Liu Zhong Yuan
Chen Dao Ming
Donnie Yen
Tony Leung Ka Fai
Tan Dun - Composer
Siu-Tung Ching - Action Director/Arranger
Itzhak Perlman - Additional Music/Songs
Emi Wada - Costume Designer
Dou Shou Fang - Executive Producer
Bill Kong - Producer
Chris Doyle - Director of Photography
Zhang Wei Pin - Executive Producer
Yimou Zhang - Director

 
Professional Reviews
Premiere
"HERO is one of the most beautiful and involving films of the year." 07/01/2004 p.24

Entertainment Weekly
"The extravagant visual beauty of HERO is, in a way, its own reward....The cast is a parade of action stars in full charisma..." 09/03/2004 p.56

New York Times
"Filled with meticulous set pieces, including a showdown between Snow and Moon set among swirls of golden-yellow leaves, HERO is easy on the eyes." 08/27/2004 p.E10

USA Today
"HERO is a visual feast." 09/03/2004 p.10E

Rolling Stone
"Director Zhang Yimou packs this visual feast with fierce action and breathtaking beauty." 09/30/2004 p.205

Uncut
"HERO is dazzling....A visually sublime, thematically simple and universally appealing work of art?.A landmark piece of cinema." 10/01/2004 p.142

Chicago Sun-Times
"HERO is beautiful and beguiling, a martial arts extravaganza defining the styles and lives of its fighters within Chinese tradition." 08/27/2004 p.29

  
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