A Man Called Hero: Special Cut
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Movie Reviews of A Man Called Hero: Special Cut
Movie Review: Should actually get 2 1/2 stars
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been a fan of the Blood Sword books by Tony Wong since they made their way to the U.S., but this movie left much to be desired. If u didnt read the comics like my friend that watched the movie with me, you'll probably have a few questions that will need to be answered after watching it. The special effects are also pretty substandard compared to other movies that have been made recently in its genre. Rent it instead of buying.Movie Review: Just "Good" samurai flick
Summary: 3 Stars
I think it's all been said before. The fight scenes are hot but the story is slow. I maybe wrong, but you kind of tell that New York China Town isn't NYC and it might be a movie set, kind of like all outside scenes on Seinfeld. But, nonetheless, if you need to crave your sweettooth for another samurai movie, watch it.Rent-Yes
Buy-Maybe
Movie Review: Don't believe the hype
Summary: 2 Stars
Storm Riders is a wonderful movie. Ground-breaking for a HK movie. However, A Man Called Hero is one of the worst movies I have seen. Yeah, great special effects, some of the fight scenes were amazing. However, if you are not familiar with the comic book series, you will be lost.The story jumps around, NO Character development, essentially, a piece of crap made to try and show off Centro's CGI capabilities. Big Deal.
Don't believe the hype about "Oh...from the makers of The Storm Riders....Oh...a modern retelling of the Blood Sword saga"...crap I tell you, Everyone gave it four or five stars just because of the special effects...sigh.
Movie Review: Nice try, but a disappointing failure
Summary: 2 Stars
As "cute" as Nicholas Tse and Ekin Cheng might be, even their "pretty" faces couldn't save this film. "A Man Called Hero" (the prequel to top-grossing movie in HK cinematic history, "Storm Riders") was a disappointment. After watching the first half, one can't even bring himself/herself to justice by finishing the second half. Although the movie does have potential with a nice love story, an attempt of flashbacks and kung-fu completely ruined the movie. Don't get "A Man Called Hero." Instead, get "The Storm Riders." - PriscillaMovie Review: disappointing and over-rated or atleast the dubbed version
Summary: 2 Stars
I've only seen the dubbed version, but the fighting was lame and bland. Ekin Cheng is an OK actor. His lacks grace, power, or beauty in his movements. I am a huge HK martial arts movie fan and have been watching this stuff since I was in kindergarten. There are far better movies out there. The special effects are lame, even for time period. The statue of liberty shots were pixelated and the action totally unspired. Any Lau has made some good movies in the past, but this one isn't one. If you feel mindless and just want to watch something, it might be half way entertaining.