Likable

Rating: 6/10 (11 November 2009)

As far as these types of movies go, I would say that "Hero" is probably one of the better ones. Miles ahead of "Crouching Tiger".
Jet Li looks very good in his role and does a magnificent job with the action sequences. I think it is neat that he remains nameless throughout the film. His character is really driving the movie as he really does look like a hero up against insurmountable odds. Zhang Ziyi is again typecast in the same role that US movie goers identify her to be in. She is on par in the role as usual.
The sound and music in this movie are very fitting and assist the battle scenes. The colors are amazing throughout the picture. Whether a scene be mostly done in blacks and grays, or mostly reds and oranges, or any different colors, they always look beautiful. The shot with the arrows is a very memorable one.
This movie is second to "House of Flying Daggers", and is worth a watch.