Hero

Zhang Yimou's film "Hero" stars Jet Li playing the protagonist Nameless. Nameless has set to kill the Kingdom of China's three greatest threats: Broken Sword, Flying Snow and Long Sky. The three have vowed to assassinate the King of Qin. The main plot of the film takes place within the royal palace while Nameless has a conversation with the King. Through flashbacks , Nameless tells his of journey where he single handedly defeated all three of the great assassins in order to save his beloved country.

"Hero", known in China as "Ying Xiong" was the most expensive Chinese film when released in late 2002. This vast budget can be see in the stunning visual effects throughout the film. Each dramatic fight scene is beautifully designed and appears more of work of art than Hollywood action scene. Bright, bold colors are employed throughout the entire film. They are used to stress certain objects during the flashbacks. The vibrant colors are further used to distinguish the one characters perspective from another.

Unity is one of the main underlying themes throughout this film. Nameless has sacrificed his life in order to unify his nation. This idea can be apply to modern day China, as well as all other nations. In order to succeed, a nation must be unified and work together to find prosperity.