Still makes me cry

Rating: 9/10 (30 August 2004)

I have had Hero on DVD for about a year now (got it from a Hong Kong distributor off Ebay). I saw it in the theater yesterday, and this is one of the most beautiful pieces of art ever to grace a screen. I love this movie, and even on my fourth viewing, though first on the big screen, I cried numerous times. Few movies are as a good as this movie, and plus it has lots of sword fighting too ;)
The use of color is amazing, especially if you know the Chinese meanings behind different colors. The colors also help clarify the different stories.
The translation is also better than the Hong Kong subtitles, which at times did not complete sense. Though, some of it seems too Americanized, but at least the meaning will be understood.
I recommend this movie over any other movie I have seen this year, easily.