Hero (2002)★ 8.0/10

Despite its somewhat rough character development, plot, and themes, Hero, a series over two decades old, remains captivating. The characters are given some negative traits but are fundamentally just prosecutors upholding justice. This deliberate contrast enriches the characterizations. Takako Matsu’s portrayal of the clumsy and bumbling new officer is charming and endearing.

I recently grew to truly appreciate Hero for its human touch. The show depicts ordinary lives with no thrilling suspense or gripping mystery. Takuya Kimura completely embodies a prosecutor filled with humanity. Watching Hero makes me ponder if everyone approached their work with responsibility and humanity, what kind of world would we live in?

Despite its somewhat rough character development, plot, and themes, Hero, a series over two decades old, remains captivating. The characters are given some negative traits but are fundamentally just prosecutors upholding justice. This deliberate contrast enriches the characterizations. Takako Matsu’s portrayal of the clumsy and bumbling new officer is charming and endearing.

9.2/10. The cinematography, color palette, and action sequences are excellent. Yimou Zhang was clearly confident while making this film, which is a true masterpiece. Every frame is carefully put together, with no shots wasted. The storyline is remarkable and believable, blending artistic touches with a solid historical base. Yimou Zhang's earlier works really set the bar high when it comes to combining cinematography and color.

I checked out the 110-minute director's cut and was really touched by its simple but powerful minimalist vibe. Even though some say it lacks spiritual depth, I can still feel the warmth it brings. I'd rather go back to this one than rewatch "Ashes of Time" or "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

After all these years, I rewatched this film and discovered its many strengths. It paved the way for a new wave of Chinese blockbusters and excelled in aesthetics. The action sequences and color schemes work together harmoniously. While it might not have the same soulful depth as Kar Wai Wong’s films, it still deserves praise. Unfortunately, some reviews have unfairly criticized this movie.

With a masterful art direction, this beautiful film shows us the artistic and spiritual side of martial arts framed in a political story, with incredible combat scenes.

9,2/10. A fotografia, paleta de cores e sequências de ação são excelentes. Yimou Zhang claramente estava confiante ao fazer este filme, que é uma verdadeira obra-prima. Cada quadro é cuidadosamente montado, sem nenhum desperdício. A história é notável e crível, misturando toques artísticos com uma base histórica sólida. As obras anteriores de Yimou Zhang realmente estabeleceram um alto padrão quando se trata de combinar fotografia e cor.

Eu conferi a versão do diretor de 110 minutos e fiquei realmente comovido pela sua vibe minimalista simples, mas poderosa. Mesmo que alguns digam que falta profundidade espiritual, ainda consigo sentir o calor que ela traz. Prefiro rever esse filme do que rever "Cinzas do Passado" ou "O Tigre e o Dragão".

Depois de todos esses anos, reassisti a este filme e descobri suas muitas qualidades. Ele pavimentou o caminho para uma nova onda de blockbusters chineses e se destacou em estética. As sequências de ação e a paleta de cores trabalham harmoniosamente juntas. Embora possa não ter a mesma profundidade emocional dos filmes de Kar Wai Wong, ainda merece elogios. Infelizmente, este longa recebeu algumas críticas injustas.

9.2/10. La cinematografía, la paleta de colores y las secuencias de acción son excelentes. Se nota que Yimou Zhang se sentía muy seguro mientras hacía esta película, que es una verdadera obra de arte. Cada encuadre de la película está unido con cuidado y no desperdiciaron ninguna toma. El argumento es extraordinario y creíble y mezcla toques artísticos con una base histórica sólida. Los trabajos anteriores de Yimou Zhang realmente dejaron la vara alta al combinar la cinematografía y el color.

Vi el corte del director de 110 minutos y me conmovió mucho la atmósfera simple, pero poderosa y minimalista. Aunque algunos digan que le falta profundidad espiritual, yo sentí la calidez que nos brinda. Preferiría ver de nuevo esta película que volver a ver "Cenizas del tiempo" o "El tigre y el dragón".