Author Topic: Jet Li's HERO (Read 10557 times)

Arucard-D · « **on:** May 13, 2004, 02:56:20 PM »

Who going to see this one boy?

It looking real dred as all of Jet Li's movies are.

I see Shizz video that he made...Hero - Soldier...which was very dred btw.

Carigamers · « **on:** May 13, 2004, 02:56:20 PM »

coldstorm · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2004, 03:03:51 PM »

movie preview was good

shivadee · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2004, 03:06:58 PM »

Boy THAT is what you call a TRINIDAD movie. THat movie to outsell LOTR an ting in Trinidad. Yuh dun know we like we Jet Li and we kickup.
Yuh hadda go GLOBE for this one. Get the FULL JHUUUUURRRRRR from the crowd

kukka · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:12:50 PM »

"Is a cheap MC" Go rent it on dvd

Arucard-D · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:09:45 PM »

Yeah boy Shiv...that's good talk there.....Yuh ain't got get that type of response from Movie Towne ppl at all.

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:09:45 PM »

Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2004, 09:32:49 PM »

I've seen it already

Most of you will want to compare it to Crouching tiger hidden dragon (piece of trash movie)

I suggest you dont

One more thing its big on dialogue and fight scenes although good are few and far between. So adrenaline addicts with an attention span the size of a peanut should steer clear .

shivadee · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2004, 06:02:20 AM »

You didnt like Crouching Tiger? I guess you know that all that flying and running on water stuff is shown because the movie is based on Chinese folklore and beliefs? Where a person could reach a higher plane with their martial arts skill to the point where they can defy the laws of nature.

If you read a Chinese folktale you will understand. Years ago stories were exagerated to the point of absurdity, but it was believed to be true. All the talk about huge dragons and and millions of soldiers on battle and so on. Thats how they were, and the movie reflects the story from that perspective.

But still, inspite of that people didnt like the movie. Well, different strokes for different folks right

Kayode · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2004, 06:30:03 AM »

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I've seen it already

Most of you will want to compare it to Crouching tiger hidden dragon (piece of trash movie)

I suggest you dont

One more thing its big on dialogue and fight scenes although good are few and far between. So adrenaline addicts with an attention span the size of a peanut should steer clear .

That's why I think this movie won't do very well in Trinidad cinema.

Not in its original form at least.

People didn't like Crouching Tiger for three reasons: The romance, the talking, and the overdone imaginary effects.

Hero has twice as much of those things as Crouching Tiger did...probably more.

It's visually striking, colorful, artistic etc...but it's also downright boring in some parts.

And to make matters worse, the plot is convoluted as hell.

If people were steupsing for the jumping around in CTHD, I will ove to see the expression on their faces for that water fight scene.

But that's people...I thought Hero was okay, but too drawn out, kinda boring and confusing. The fighting was inconsistent in my opinion. Great in some parts, weak in others.

I loved Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon...enjoyed the story much more, the fighting more, and the romance subplot more.

Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2004, 01:39:55 PM »

Its not that i didnt enjoy CTHD (forgive the harsh statement b4)

Its just that im really sick of people referring to the movie as if it were the holy grail of martial arts movies.

And Shivadee ive been watching kung fu movies since i was able to stand up in my crib. I know the origin of the kung fu movie genre and how it evolved from the Peking opera . Most of the Peking opera's performances were folk tales and of hero's performing incredible feats.

I just whole heartedly believe the movie to be very overrated.

Kayode · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2004, 01:58:31 PM »

I'm not going to pretend that I know tons about the genre, but I think CTHD brings up a real important issue...

How many Kung Fu movies can actually stand on the strength of their stories and theatric performances?

Not that they have to eh man...because a good martial arts movie is a mix of the acting and the fighting.

But still...CTHD had some great acting and a really deep, enjoyable storyline...first and foremost. I haven't seen many other kung fu movies that made me care much about story or characters. Fist of Legend is probably the only one...and Drunken Master.

The fighting was top-notch as well. Not the best ever, but definitely high-level.

I think it's the mix of both components that gave it its acclaim.

Kayode · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2004, 01:59:38 PM »

Bob, as an aside, how many Kung Fu movies have you seen that possessed great stories and dramatic performances?

Bob · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2004, 02:05:38 PM »

Id have to say none that ive seen they are few and far between. On that we can agree. But my opinion was probably biased from the beginning as ive mostly just watched kung fu movies for the obvious reasons.Being a MA and all its what got me started not the acting.
But I can see your point.

btw how do you prefer your KF movies Chinese dub eng sub or Eng dub

Kayode · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2004, 02:17:36 PM »

lol...amm...hm.

A good English dub for dramatic ones like CTHD, and a lame English dub for the cornier ones.

Yeah!

Flippant · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2004, 06:52:52 PM »

subs rule, but you have to end up watching the movie at least twice so you dont miss anything.

Arucard-D · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2004, 01:54:40 AM »

Yup...true dat.
I hope movie towne hurry up and bring this show on time.

Exar_Kun · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2004, 02:23:02 PM »

Hero looks good but given that the people who did CTHD are doing it,I know it'll suck.

I HATED CTHD,and even in Hong Kong is was considered a mediocre movie by the public.
The feats were absurd and the story ridiculous.Believe me,Chinese legends like Guan Yu or Sagacious Lu never did crap like that.

PapaSmurf · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2004, 11:25:39 PM »

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Its just that im really sick of people referring to the movie as if it were the holy grail of martial arts movies.

Thank You very much! I can understand that it is a good movie by it's own merits (stories and theatric performances). But's it's not what the Kung Fu movie genre should hold as it's pinnacle of achievement....

Pei Mei not even in it....

Unlike, FIST OF THE WHITE LOTUS, which is deserving of al honor....go rent it if u want to know what REAL kung fu is about.

Asian§pices · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2004, 06:47:17 PM »

Hero is a really great movie
i saw this movie before in chinese...
have DVD..
they finally brining it out in english lol

anyway if its the same Hero that i am thinkin of with Jet Li....award winning movie in China...
its worth watching
lots of chinese ppl brought the DVD for keeps

and about Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon...i liked it...
i sorry for people when they see real ancient chinese movies

lol

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2004, 07:49:37 PM »

lol

ent, I was watchin a kick up @ euro de other day and it was so lame it wasn't even funny.

Now mind you, the same exact flick was a "big theatre" back in the day. All these gradually improving kick up movies have sullied these oldies.

Iron Monkey was an especially good recent kick up that comes to mind.

carlsberg · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2004, 07:40:09 PM »

Wat the JAiL iz thiz. .
i NOW see the trailer in MOvie Towne and thiz thread set up siNCE MAY
thE trailEr l00kinG reaL BAD
Jet Li m0vinG reaL JED in ThIs M0viE
i definitely going and SEE thiZ. . .mah boy Quentin Tarintino directing. . . .

Carigamers · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2004, 07:40:09 PM »

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