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[fart]

it _is_ pro-communist (note this is the PRC type of communism, not a marxist or socialist stance). the movie benefits from an assumption that the script was strongarmed into this position, as an opposing literary theme would have been censored.

 

[bjork]

I have to suck it up and apologize peeps.

I was thinking of "The One." From what you guys are saying about this flick, I may have to check it out.

Once again, I'm sorry.

No stress.

 

[Hitokage]

I saw the all-region DVD version of Hero.... and while it does have flaws, I enjoyed how the story was laid out and, of course, the army's ability to make it rain arrows.

BTW, I didn't see a connection between the movie's theme and communism. I thought it pushed national unity more than anything else.

 

[fart]

you have to know a little about the PRC and chinese history. well, not really. all you need to know is that the PRC heavily identifies with the Qin dynasty.

 

[Lil' Dice]

For those who enjoyed Here, you should check out "The Emperor and The Assasin". It's a slow movie, but is a quite interesting variation of the story behind "Hero".....

 

[Eggo]

Hero is a great movie. The first time I saw it, I didn't like it because of all the plot twists. It was really confusing. But I gave it another chance and understood it much better the second time. I own the DVD and pop it in every once in a while. Incredible cinematography and a pretty good story once you figure it out.

 

[Lil' Dice]

http://www.monkeypeaches.com/HERODVD.html

You can buy the Region-0 DVD here for $4($6 for the 'enhanced' version) and $7 for shipping. I've had it for over a year now......

 

[Hitokage]

you have to know a little about the PRC and chinese history. well, not really. all you need to know is that the PRC heavily identifies with the Qin dynasty.

See, I know a little bit about Chinese history, but that bit about the PRC I did not.

 

[Meier]

One thing is for sure, it's worth seeing just for how gorgeous it is.. but as a film, it's just not very good. Sorry.

 

[Stele]

People are hating on Hero? I know the story can be confusing cause half of it is lies but there really are few kung fu movies with a better story. And Azumi has better fight scenes than Hero? You must hate wire-fu but that still takes more skill then having a bunch of extras standing around waiting to get sliced.

Movies like Hero (ancient costume swordsplay genre) is called "wuxia." Calling it Kung-Fu makes it sound like some dumb, Americanized Jackie Chan movie.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Xia_film

 

[Thaedolus]

Hero was a great movie if you ask me. Maybe I'm just a sucker for long flashbacks, ala Pulp Fiction, CTHD, Kill Bill etc... but I love it when a movie doesn't necessarily movie chronologically, but rather in a way that makes best sense in making a fleshed out, good movie. And man was the movie gorgeous to watch. I really want to go to China some day, assuming I have the means...

 

[bjork]

For those who enjoyed Here, you should check out "The Emperor and The Assasin". It's a slow movie, but is a quite interesting variation of the story behind "Hero".....

I watched this one night on Cinemax several years ago and thought it was great. It is out on dvd?

 

[Drensch]

FYI Koreandvds.com has several region free versions of Hero extended availible. From 5.00 to 17.00 for the boxed set. Sweet deal.

 

[fart]

emperor and the assassin is also a great film