Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 10m 17s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing outfit.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (10m 10s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:15:20 - 00:18:10] Extended fight scene with swords and martial arts, some blood shown.
- 🔴 90/100 [00:35:45 - 00:40:30] Intense battle sequence with multiple deaths and significant bloodshed.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:10:15 - 01:12:50] Graphic depiction of a character being stabbed, with visible wounds.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (2s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:12] Mild curse word uttered by a character.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Hero' (2002)?
A: 'Hero' is a wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou. The story revolves around a nameless warrior (Jet Li) who recounts his encounters with three assassins—Broken Sword (Tony Leung), Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung), and Moon (Zhang Ziyi)—to the King of Qin. The film explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the greater good through its visually stunning and poetic narrative.
A: 'Hero' is a wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou. The story revolves around a nameless warrior (Jet Li) who recounts his encounters with three assassins—Broken Sword (Tony Leung), Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung), and Moon (Zhang Ziyi)—to the King of Qin. The film explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the greater good through its visually stunning and poetic narrative.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Hero' (2002)?
A: The main cast includes Jet Li as the Nameless warrior, Tony Leung as Broken Sword, Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow, and Zhang Ziyi as Moon. These actors deliver powerful performances that contribute to the film's emotional depth and visual grandeur.
A: The main cast includes Jet Li as the Nameless warrior, Tony Leung as Broken Sword, Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow, and Zhang Ziyi as Moon. These actors deliver powerful performances that contribute to the film's emotional depth and visual grandeur.
Q: What makes 'Hero' (2002) visually unique?
A: 'Hero' is renowned for its breathtaking cinematography and use of color. Director Zhang Yimou employs distinct color palettes for different segments of the story, symbolizing various emotions and perspectives. The film's artistic fight sequences and landscapes create a visually poetic experience.
A: 'Hero' is renowned for its breathtaking cinematography and use of color. Director Zhang Yimou employs distinct color palettes for different segments of the story, symbolizing various emotions and perspectives. The film's artistic fight sequences and landscapes create a visually poetic experience.
Q: Is 'Hero' (2002) based on a true story?
A: While 'Hero' is inspired by historical events and figures, such as the King of Qin (who later became the first emperor of China), the story itself is fictional. It draws on legends and wuxia traditions rather than strict historical accuracy.
A: While 'Hero' is inspired by historical events and figures, such as the King of Qin (who later became the first emperor of China), the story itself is fictional. It draws on legends and wuxia traditions rather than strict historical accuracy.
Q: What awards did 'Hero' (2002) win?
A: 'Hero' received widespread acclaim and won several awards, including the Alfred Bauer Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival and nominations for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. It is celebrated for its artistic achievements and cultural impact.
A: 'Hero' received widespread acclaim and won several awards, including the Alfred Bauer Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival and nominations for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. It is celebrated for its artistic achievements and cultural impact.
