A Man Called Hero: Special Cut
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Movie Reviews of A Man Called Hero: Special Cut
Movie Review: WAY better than Matrix
Summary: 4 Stars
Simply put, this is a fun and very captivating movie. Many will complain about the hard to follow story layout, but it's more of a long flashback than a Mission Impossible confusion. The special effects are top notch making Hollywood wonder where they put all their money because this movie was made cheaply compared to anything the US puts out. It's an action story so the occasional poor acting by some (Nicholas Tse mainly) can be forgiven. It's nothing worse than Will Smith, so don't be scared. But everyone else is right on with their skills. Yuen Biao's cameos lend his real kung fu expertise. And fans of the Hong Kong actresses will have more than special effects to stare at. Everyone will envy Ekin Cheng's character.
Fight sequences will make any action/martial arts fan cheer. The last battle is one for the record books. Anyone out there wishing for a DBZ movie will be more than happy with this in its place. The only flaws are small ones which do not ruin the experience at all. Expect to see a great action film with an engrossing story and you won't be disappointed.
Movie Review: Great Special Effects, highlight this movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Having seen the Storm Riders, I was in high-anticipation of viewing this film. CGI/computer-generated special effects are now prevalent in films from all over. Are the effects enough to justify the purchase of this film?Beyond the effects, there is a descent main plot. However, the film suffers from sub-plots that end too suddenly. In addition, the main story ends, to be continued in a sequel. While this is not surprising, I felt that the movie ended abruptly. It may sound confusing, but if you watch "A Man Called Hero", you'll understand.
With the growing popularity of CGI, I hope that moviemakers will still maintain some credible fight choreagraphy within the sequence. Luckily, this movie has some of the most eye-opening effects reminiscent of "The Matrix".
Definitely worth a view, and I would recommend a purchase.
Movie Review: Not horrible, but did the other reviewers even see the movie
Summary: 4 Stars
OK after reading the reviews here I wonder if any of the others even saw the movie or just read the back of the box... Anyway, on to my review.It was not a horrible movie, it focused more on story than action unlike others like The Duel and Storm Riders, and it is a good story, special effects where not as good as some but better than other movies of the Genre the final fight was a bit confusing to watch and somewhat uneventful, and with the many subplots there where enough loose ends to make 2 sequals just to tie them up, Hero's Daughter? Moon? Shadow? Sword? what happens to all of these characters is a mystery.
My overall review is that it is one of the better movies of the genre but not the best, if your a fan of Ekin or fantasy martial arts or even Honk Kong soap operas you should like this movie.
Movie Review: Solid film
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is a good film, not great and not terrible, but somewhere in the middle. There really is not much fighting in the movie, so I would not consider this a kung fu movie. I liked the love story and it was pretty sad at some points. The spot where the film fizzles is in terms of hero's son, that aspect of the film having to do with his son lookin for him was kind of weak. This film was not too difficult to follow so don't be fooled by the other reviews. I found the storyline a refreshing change from the staight forwardness of most action oriented films. There are two different time periods going on in the film but it is not hard to follow. I would recomend this film as a break from straight forward kung fu movies.Movie Review: Awesome! Matrix my ass! =)
Summary: 4 Stars
A Man Called Hero was the bomb of CGI movies! Well it would've got 5 stars except The Stormriders (same crew who made this movie) took it away! My friends all shrugged me off when I said this is one of the movies that would refrain you from watching The Matrix. Man, they didn't even see this movie yet! SFX is great except for some fake looking parts at the ending, story is sad and I guess was meant that way. Ekin Cheng is my favorite HK movie hero along with Nicholas Tse (Ekin's son in th movie)! Plus the finale battle is intensely climatic (man those guys save the best fight for the last). I love CGI battles and this is one of the best, second only to The Stormriders! Check it out!