"Hero" by Zhang Yimou

Film Review # 105140

Film > Analysis, Criticism, Etc.

A review of cinematography and martial arts stylization brought forth by director Zhang Yimou in the film, "Hero."

706 words () | 2 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes the film, "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou. It describes the plot structure of the film and discusses the cinematography and martial arts stylization brought forth by Zhang Yimou. The paper concludes that the film offers a high level of martial arts entertainment that rises far above other films that have come forth in this genre in the past decade.

From the Paper:

"In conclusion, Hero, by director Zhang Yimou, offers a high level of martial arts entertainment that rises far above other films that have come forth in this genre in the past decade. Although Yimou had not put a great deal of innovation into the normative "assassin's" plot in this genre he invariably provides a deeper visual representation by showing more details and interactive special effects in the fighting scenes. Jet Li and the other martial artists in the film are high caliber martial artists that provide incredibly mythic choreographed acrobatics and fighting scenes that rise far above the competition. Hero is a film that demands more storytelling innovation, but certainly, the martial arts and special effects in the film make greater advances in this style of Asian filmmaking."

Sample of Sources Used:

Corliss, R. (2004). "Men, women, and fighting." Time.com. Retrieved August 20, 2007 from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101040823-682258,00.html
Sterritt, D. (2004). "Sharp blade, big action." Christian Science Monitor. Csmonitor.com. Retrieved August 20, 2007 from http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0827/p14s01-almo.html