one of the most beautiful films

Rating: 9/10 (13 April 2006)

I really like the beautiful/colorful scenes and music in this film. Being the most successful commercial film in domestic(china) history, although there are many criticisms about it, I think it will get the positive admission at last. Some fans don't like it because they think the film praised the emperor who was really tyrannical and the film isn't artistic enough, but I think the reason is really ridiculous. Everyone knows the director is an artistic film director, and he never directs a commercial film before. But he made a big surprise to everyone. This film introduced a commercial way for Chinese film industry. Before that, every Chinese film is low budget and low box office revenue, including the director's own films. Many Chinese directors shoot their films for international awards, because the awards can bring back investment. If no box office revenue, how will the capitalist/company invest the film？ At last, the film Hero indicates a path: high budget, high revenue.