Jet Li's film Hero

[Smgkf_JJ]

has anybody heard anything about this film?? cus i read on jet li's official site that it has kunda been made/ kind of hasnt... but anyway does anyone know when it will be shown in Uk or released on DVD here??? Cheers.

[CKava]

Well I think its safe to say its been made and released I watched it 2 days ago on a DVD. It was actually on a double disc with Shanghai Knights(!) so I imagine its been out for a good while at least if its being put on double DVD's... that said I just had a look on the internet and it does seem somewhat hard to get hold off, (it seems its being released in the cinemas in America soon!) but Id say its really, really worth it. Its got a lot of really decent Kung Fu actors in it (Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi etc.) and while the choreography isn't the best I've ever seen- it is some of the most visually impressive. And thats basically something that runs through the entire film its split up into scenes which all have a specific colour theme- a black one, a red one, a blue one, a green one and a white one if I remember correctly, and the imagery and camera work in the film is just really, really excellent. The stories actually interesting as well with just enough twists and as long as you dont mind wirework and some ridiculousness then you'll really enjoy it. Its now one of my favourite Kung Fu films :D (Oh and it had a huge budget- for a Kung Fu film anyway)...

[Greg-VT]

I love this movie. I would have to say it's not only my favorite Martial Arts movie, but my favorite movie FULLSTOP.

It was orignally released late 2002.

I've had it for a few months. I have the original uncut, 2 Disk Special Edition Chinese release version.

I specially ordered it from Hong Kong, and it's always in my DVD player :D.

It's a shame that you can't get it anywhere else. Mirramax (Disney) have bought the distribution rights to it. And they have suspened all sales of the film, even on online stores. So if you see it for sale, they are selling it illegaly :(.

Plus they are chopping the original film to pieces for a supposed cinematic release. But who knows when they are going to let it out.

Jet Li
Donnie Yen
Tony Leung
Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk
And the Beautiful Zhang Ziyi
Directed by Zhang Yimou


If you ever get the chance to see or get this film, grab it. It's a masterpiece.

[Smgkf_JJ]

right uve both made me incredibly jealous :(, but thanks for the info lol. im just wondering how i could get hold of it now... Ving Tsun, where did u order the un-cut version from???? (website, or did u buy it from a shop. ill also take a look for a double disc set of Shanghai Knights ckava).

cheers guys.

[Greg-VT]

This is the same one that I have:
http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.527861/qx/details.htm

I bought mine off a 'contact' I know here in Australia.

If you like can try get a copy for you? Or maybe pass on your email?

It's region 3. So you'll either need a Region 3 DVD player, or one that plays multi-region.

[KenpoDavid]

my fiancee bought it for me on e-bay last month for $US20, a christmas present so I haven't been able to watch it yet :(

its the commemorative box set, the photos looked really cool. It is still in plain brown wrapper from Hong kong !!! will Christmas ever come???!!!!

[Smgkf_JJ]

heya, ah i see Ving, i do have a multi-regional player, ta for the offer however i think i may see if i can get it from around england somewhere first.. hm i could check ebay :P..lol, well dont worry christmas is soon coming kenpodavid lol. ive just been reading reviews on it and they all sed it was amazing.......

[wayofthedragon]

I have got to see that movie...............
Ya I have sort of been waiting for it to come out. I heard that it was suppose to be out some where around november in the US, but I havent' seen it anywhere yet:(

[Smgkf_JJ]

yeah, ive read its due for release in the UK around April :(, so quite a while away for me...not sure about the US, u may be lucky in that it could have already been released there.

[Kof_Andy]

Go grab a vcd verison in chinese vcd store and they should have it, but most likely no english subtitles:P The first fight between Donnie Yen vs Jet Li (spear vs straight sword) is a must see. The rest of the movie I didnt care all that much after, but still worth seeing just for that first fight. So go buy it:P

[47Ronin]

I think I have seen it, but I can't remember what it was about :p

[Southern Mantis]

just to add - an excellent film. now that I am doing weapons forms in class, this film is quite an inspiration. It is also a really beautiful film to watch. The scenery and colour themes are really breathtaking. and it has a really interesting story.

[Mo Lung]

I picked up a copy on DVD in Chinatown here in Sydney. Awesome film - very beautiful. Classic Wuxia story.

[SteveJKDUK]

It is a pretty stunning film. I managed to get a copy of it via P2P, but I think I'm going to buy a copy when I go over the Hong Kong next month. The Jet Li/Donnie Yen fight is great. I think they are great martial arts actors. Donnie Yen is definitely underrated.

The film is a lot more artistic than Crouching Tiger, but its still good.

[KenpoDavid]

It's a great movie, I finally got to watch my DVD :)

Every shot looks like a painting. Freakin BEAUTIFUL movie!

It's all weapons, no empty hand fighting (so I was alittel disappointed). Very little wire work, which is good.

Fast, fast fights, well planned. Especially during the many vs 1 fights - at no point do I think "why doesn't that guy hit him from behind"...

All my DVD menu options are in Chinese but after 10 minutes of experimenting I now know that the 4th selection down on the 3rd menu from the right means "show english subtitles".

[Smgkf_JJ]

god dammit everyone is making me really sad lol :(, i cant get hold of this film so i gotta sit here looking at a clock till April when it is released in the UK :|...humpf...

glad everyone likes it though, cus it will be one hell of a film for me when i get round to seeing it!

lol : kenpodavid...the chinese menus, hope that didnt take long to figure out :( hehe. cool anyway :D, u certainly had an excellent christmas day!

oh yeah merry xmas to everyone! i was happy watching my bruce lee dvds :D

[Azrael]

That Donnie Yen Vs Jet Li fight is nothing short of amazing. The execution was flawless. I picked up a copy of it from a place just under China Books in Haymarket for about $30, but your dvd player has to be multi region (easy fix).

The good news is that we may be lucky because there is talk of releasing it into Australian cinemas in April, which would be awesome.

[RJ_Bushido]

isn't Jet Li Amazing, he's definatley my favourite martial art actor, he trianed in Wushu -Kung Fu

[Red Dragon 1961]

I just ordered a PAL copy from:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-6x-70-26u-4-5-77--15-hero.html
I had previously seen an NTSC copy for sale on:
http://www.hkdvdstore.com

[Smgkf_JJ]

yeah i think its going to be released in the UK around april...but god dam i cant wait that long lol. ill try those links cheers Red Drag.

yup he definately is great, wushu rocks :D

[freespirit]

it sounds great can't wait till april :-)

[Smgkf_JJ]

hehe i ordered it off playasia.com, and its just been shipped today :D