Hero (2002)
Directed By: Yimou Zhang
Starring: Jet Li, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang, Daoming Chen, Donnie Yen
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 47m
TMM Score: 4 Stars
Strengths: Cinematography, Choreography
Weakness: Simple Story
One “Nameless” Hero Assassin is called before the great conqueror King to relay his account of defeating the three greatest assassins and threats to his Imperial Rule.
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Police Story (1985)
Directed By: Jackie Chan, Chi-Hwa Chen
Starring: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Kwok-Hung Lam, Bill Tung, Yuen Chor
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 40m
TMM Score: 4 Stars
Strengths: Martial Arts, Comedy, Set Pieces
Weakness: Emotional Connection
When a Hong Kong Hero Police Officer is tasked with protecting a witness and girlfriend of a powerful gangster he must navigate the dicey waters of his own personal relationship, the police precinct’s bureaucracy, and clear his name from being framed for killing a fellow cop.
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