Hero

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I just saw this film last night on television.

Here is my review:

"There are two important factors I highly disliked about this film.

First and foremost, the fake fighting. Regardless of the idea that we may or may not live in a place where anything is possible, I still like to see fighting that is within somewhat ordinary and realistic terms.

I dislike when I see them flying through the air fighting or bouncing off water.

Second and second-most, the dubbing. I would much rather see captions, as I always state in my reviews for films with dubbing. (Or at least I tell myself I do that.)

Despite those two, I did enjoy the movie. The story was decent. The fighting, although I disliked it, did have a wondrous flow and elegance to it.

Beautiful scenery as well."
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I must say that I semi-share your view on the extravagent fighting. The first wuxia film I saw was CTHD (like most people I suppose). The first time I saw it, I had a hard time swallowing the flying et al. However, I've always been fascinated by martial arts and the asian cultures that birthed them. I went to see it again to give it another shot, and tried harder to suspend my disblief. The ability to let the movie take over your sense of reality is important. At least, I enjoy it :)

I totally agree with you about the dubs. A friend of a friend owns an asian movie store, and had the chinese DVD of Hero directly from his supplier in HK. Don't buy the US version. They cut 11 minutes from the movie (I'm not sure where, though) and the dubs break the film.