Hero (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
Kimura Takuya (Actor)
| Matsu Takako (Actor)
| Lee Byung Hun (Actor)
| Matsumoto Koshiro (Actor)
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Kevin Kennedy
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April 13, 2008
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April 13, 2008
Comedic courtroom thriller
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"Hero" is two films in one. The first half of the film is filled with visual and comedic energy as a prosecuting attorney (Kimura Takuya) and his assistant (Matsu Takako) range far and wide in their efforts to gather evidence for a manslaughter case. The second half of the film becomes very earnest as we enter the trial of the case. Both halves of the film make for very entertaining and engrossing viewing, but they are so strikingly different in tone that they fit together rather uneasily. The film features some sparkling cinematography and a host of terrific actors. I was particularly taken with Matsu Takako's wonderfully repressed performance as the assistant DA. If you seek a delightful comedy, a stirring courtroom drama, and a smidgeon of romance, you'll find them all in "Hero". I recommend it. |
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March 18, 2008
This customer review refers to Hero (Movie) (DVD) (DTS) (Standard Edition) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version)
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This customer review refers to Hero (Movie) (DVD) (DTS) (Standard Edition) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version)
Poorly mastered DVD
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The HERO movie brings most of the cast members of the 2001 TV series back for a much deserved encore. Fans of the TV show will be very pleased by this film. The DVD has Dolby and DTS 5.1 audio tracks, and excellent English subtitles. The video is presented in 2.20 cinematic widescreen letterboxed into 16:9 anamorphic format, which is the standard for high quality dvd presentation. The video track has some serious problems, however. The video is unsharp, and there are noticeable compression artifacts in the form of ringing or "mosquito noise". I have noticed similar problems with other recent Toho releases. If this were a $10 disc, it would not be worth commenting on, but when the disc costs $40, I expect it to be properly mastered. |
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