One of the most stunning movies both visually and spiritually.

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2010)

Hero, as well as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are easily two of the greatest martial-arts films EVER made. Personally, I don't feel that the label "martial arts" even applies to either of these films, since they both go SO far beyond that convention and stand strong on so many other merits. The story of "Hero" is not that complex, but does offer a uniquely suspenseful trail. The unfolding twist in the story appear to have one main goal...."color". I don't know that I've ever seen a more visually beautiful film, in my entire life. To me, there is a gigantic power to a film that is so grand and magical....while not superficially falling prey to a large budget or CGI. For those that understand the art of storytelling, Asian film and have a sense of spirituality...this film will make your heart cry the warmest tears. This film says more in it's silence than a hundred average "pop" films could do in their entirety.