Cast Member: Qin Yan

Impressive production values, an excellent cast and a few moments of genuine inspiration (courtesy of Sammo Hung’s action choreography) make the minutes fly be.

‘Hero’ has shown that an exquisitely photographed film does not always have to be a case of style over substance.

With some excellent, grounded choreography and a number of allusions to genre legends this is a mature martial arts film that respects its roots.