What is a hero

Chelsea 2021-10-22 14:35:20

I went to Hengdian a few months ago and saw many scenic spots hanging signs introducing the hero’s filming location. I suddenly wanted to revisit this movie. I vaguely remember that this was one of the few domestic films that I watched in the theater during the screening period when I was young. At that time, I didn't even know who these actors were. I just thought the martial arts scenes were so beautiful, and the handsome men and beauties moved very elegantly. I saw many martial arts movies at that time, but I have never seen this kind of picture. Tony Leung persuaded Jet Li not to kill King Qin, it really fooled me to the bottom =_=
After looking at it again after many years, I realized the strength of this lineup, and felt that the so-called world’s speech was very fake. It's a bit inexplicable. At that time, the gorgeous martial arts became dull after watching a lot of big scenes.
However, it is undeniable that this film has had a huge impact on Chinese movies, and our Chinese commercial blockbusters are also struggling to move forward in the exploration. Perhaps the right direction has not been found yet, but all attempts and efforts are worthy of encouragement.

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Extended Reading
  • Orland 2022-04-23 07:01:29

    This is a Chinese martial arts movie! Hard to find now

  • Antonio 2022-03-21 09:01:29

    Rewatching it is also the first time I have watched it systematically, and it has improved a lot. The criticism this movie has received is more than the movie; I have a lot of personal thoughts, and I can't say a few words, but the more important point is that : At that time, Zhang Yimou's arrangement of visual images, no matter how exaggerated, was basically serving the narrative; now he is already a national teacher...

Hero quotes

  • [last lines]

    Emperor's advisors: [in unison] This is the sacred law of Qin! If your majesty is to unite the land, this man has to be made an example of! Your Majesty, execute him! Your Majesty, execute him! Your Majesty, execute him! Your Majesty, execute him! Your Majesty, execute him! Your Majesty, execute him!

  • [last title card]

    Title card: The nameless warrior was executed as an assassin but buried as a hero. The King of Qin went on to conquer all of the six Kingdoms and unite the country. As China's first Emperor he completed the Great Wall to protect his subjects. This was more than two thousand years ago. But even now when the Chinese speak of their country They call it Our land.