A-must

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2003)

Well, first of all I should regret that (AFAIR) people in US still can't see this artwork in theaters. Because I think it must be seen only in theaters on big screen and with good sound (and without popcorn:). At least first time. I had lucky week - started with Paul McCartney gig on Red Square (you just don't imagine what it was - when he played Back In The USSR Red Square was REALLY rocking...) and ended with "Hero". Brilliant film! As many said before - visual masterpiece - it's worth of seeing just for that. But not only for that. If you like martial arts - you'll find beautiful kung-fu scenes. That's not my case by the way, but I was impressed by Jet Li vs. Donnie Yen fight. If you like good actors - here they are. All did great (well, perhaps Tony Leung did a little better than great:). And of course great Zhang Yimou/Christopher Doyle duet - every scene is pleasure for eyes. The only warning - don't forget that this is NOT historic or action movie, or thriller or whatever - this is filmed legend... Then you will not be disappointed. 10 points, anyway.