HERO w/ Jet Li
09-07-04, 01:08 PM
#151
DVD Talk Hero
I really like this movie, but the thing that I enjoyed that most people seemed iffy about was the plot.
I thought it was an excellent deconstruction of storytelling and building of myth and legends. Prespective vs. blatant lying with shades of truth. Coverups and lies.
I love the visuals (especially the leafs turning red) but felt a few bits went a bit too far over the top to the point of unintentional laughability. But thats only a couple scenes, so nothing too distracting.
But thats me, so whatever
I thought it was an excellent deconstruction of storytelling and building of myth and legends. Prespective vs. blatant lying with shades of truth. Coverups and lies.
I love the visuals (especially the leafs turning red) but felt a few bits went a bit too far over the top to the point of unintentional laughability. But thats only a couple scenes, so nothing too distracting.
But thats me, so whatever
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09-07-04, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by LorenzoL
However, I did have trouble with some of the plot and didn't find it as strong of a movie for a Zhang Yimou film especially compared to his old classic Raise the Red Lantern. However, this did not deter from my enjoyment of this film especially watching beautiful ladies such as Zhang Ziyi and Maggie Cheung on the big screen.
However, I did have trouble with some of the plot and didn't find it as strong of a movie for a Zhang Yimou film especially compared to his old classic Raise the Red Lantern. However, this did not deter from my enjoyment of this film especially watching beautiful ladies such as Zhang Ziyi and Maggie Cheung on the big screen.
09-07-04, 09:14 PM
#153
DVD Talk Legend
Originally posted by Grimfarrow
Huh? HOFD didn't win anything at Cannes.
Huh? HOFD didn't win anything at Cannes.
09-12-04, 12:52 AM
#157
DVD Talk Legend
Originally posted by Joem
Yes, yes she is. And I normally am not attracted to Asian women. (this is a reference to ivelostr2's comment in the spoiler above)
Yes, yes she is. And I normally am not attracted to Asian women. (this is a reference to ivelostr2's comment in the spoiler above)
09-12-04, 03:19 AM
#158
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Originally posted by LorenzoL
Well, I was fortunate enough to attend the North American premiere of "The House of the Flying Daggers" today at the Toronto Film Festival and seeing Zhang Ziyi up close (I was seated in the second row) and have to say that she's even more gorgeous in person. Words cannot describe how beautiful this lady is
Well, I was fortunate enough to attend the North American premiere of "The House of the Flying Daggers" today at the Toronto Film Festival and seeing Zhang Ziyi up close (I was seated in the second row) and have to say that she's even more gorgeous in person. Words cannot describe how beautiful this lady is
