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In 1930's Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.Plot:
Uncle Liu brings his cousin to Shanghai to work for 'Boss,' the leader of a powerful drug empire in the 1930's... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Movie Reviews: 'Hero' (From Studio Briefing. 27 August 2004)
Chinese Star Demands That Lying Tabs Be Sanctioned (From Studio Briefing. 14 March 2000)
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Story Can''t Live Up To Great Visuals moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Li Gong | ... | Xiao Jingbao |
| Baotian Li | ... | Tang, the Gang Boss |
| Wang Xiaoxiao | ... | Shuisheng, the boy |
| Xuejian Li | ... | Liu, 6th Uncle |
| Chun Sun | ... | Song, Tang's No. 2 |
| Biao Fu | ... | Zheng, Tang's No.3 |
| Shu Chen | ... | Shi Ye |
| Liu Jiang | ... | Fat Yu |
| Baoying Jiang | ... | Cuihua, the Widow |
| Yang Qianquan | ... | Ah Jiao |
| Ying Gao | ||
| Weiming Gao | ||
| Lian Shuliang | ||
| Wang Ya'nan | ||
| Zhang Yayun |
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Rated R for some language and images of violence.Parents Guide:
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103 min | Canada:108 minLanguage:
MandarinColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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South Korea:18 | Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Chile:18 | Finland:K-14 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaMOVIEmeter: 
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6th Uncle: The Boss always says, "Women's business is nothing but wind. Men's business, no matter how small, is important." moreFAQ
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The big plus here is in the visual department It is gorgeously filmed with deep, rich colors.
The story isn't that much. You keep excepting it to get better. It holds that promise but doesn't deliver until the ending, which has a neat no-nonsense twist. I really liked and admired that ending and wish more movies had realistic finishes like this.
Gong Li, who stars in here, plays a character that is interesting for the first half of the film but her spoiled-brat routine gets annoying after awhile. The main gangster, however, is an interesting guy throughout.
I've watched this twice and, frankly, expected more both times.