A Man Called Hero
by Ekin Cheng, Wai-keung Lau
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Actor: Biao Yuen, Francis Ng, Kristy Yang, Nicholas Tse, Qi ShuDirector: Ekin Cheng, Wai-keung Lau
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Import, Letterboxed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Running Time: 105 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-04-03
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Tai Seng
Movie Reviews of A Man Called Hero
Movie Review: Watch this movie with an open mind and try to enjoy it.
Summary: 4 Stars
Almost everyone from "Stormriders" is back with a new movie combining special effects, martial arts and history to a new level.
The story focuses on a man named Hero who believes that he is born under the "Star of Death" (everyone around him dies...friends, loved ones and foes). One one hand he is fighting for his master, the other is getting revenge for the death of his family and last to find his kidnapped daughter.
Unfortunately, the movie doesn't answer all what I mentioned thus perhaps a sequel will be coming out. As for the movie, I tend to enjoy this movie more than "Stormriders". I actually liked the plot which has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, like most comic book adaptions with many people, trying to throw many characters in will confuse the viewer. Personally, some people may need to see this movie more than once to feel comfortable with it. I enjoyed it a lot and enjoyed the different characters in the movie. It was like a live movie of "Tekken" and "Soul Blade" mixed with "Fist of Legend" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
As for the DVD, this movie has to be bought on DVD. Although the special cut has been edited for the DVD version (they removed the KKK section, a cemetery section and a few other things), the DVD is the best way to watch this movie because it looks good and sounds good. Also, the special features available is a better offering than most HK DVD's because they actually subtitled the special 17-minute making of featurette. Also, the inclusion of three trailers for the movie and more.
Watch this movie with an open mind and try to enjoy it. Can't wait for the next movie!
Summary of A Man Called Hero
Based on the popular comic book series by Ma Wing Shung (whose work "Wind and Cloud" was also the inspiration for the box-office megahit "The Storm Riders"), "A Man Called Hero" stars pop idol Ekin Cheng as Hero, a martial arts master whose family possesses the mighty Red Sword. When his family is slaughtered, Hero flees with the sought-after sword to the United States, where he attempts to rebuild his life and take revenge. Filled with breathtaking, fights, dazzling visual effects, and the now-famous epic battle on the top of the Statue of Liberty. "A Man Called Hero" is a cinematic triumph in special effects film making.Action & Adventure DVD Video
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