Hero

[swestrup]

I'm back from watching 'Hero' at the Dollarcinema. It was a far better movie than I expected. Far more visually stunning, niftier effect, and more humorous too. Mostly though, it was deeper than anything I think could be made in North America today. If an American movie were to be made that questioned what heroism was, it would (99.9999% chance) be superficial and trite. This was not either.

Definitely better than Crouching Dragon and definitely worth watching again sometime.

Comments

[thothmeister.livejournal.com]

I bought a previously enjoyed DVD of the film at Blockbuster. It was indeed visually stunning.

[kishiriadgr.livejournal.com]

Told you!

Steve and I both hated "Crouching Tiger". Dunno if you noticed, but this movie was made by the Government of China.

[joenotcharles.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that left a bad taste in my mouth. I preferred Crouching Tiger.

[pphaneuf.livejournal.com]

I also found the simplicity of the special effects in Crouching Tiger to be more interesting. Only the classic wireworks, no "cutting through the rain" SFX magic tricks...

[swestrup]

I hadn't actually noticed that it was made by the Govt. of China, but I do remember at one point wondering how much it had been influenced by Govt. doctrine. Then again, I think it was shot from a philosophically valid point of view, so I don't think it was harmed by official sponsorship.

[sps.livejournal.com]

I was defintiely reminded of our movie....