What a Hero!
Yuen Tak Wah (Andy Lau) has been practicing Taekwondo since he was a kid and becomes an expert at it with his best trick being the 720 Degree Whirlwind Kick. Wah later becomes a cop and uses his good skills to contribute in cracking cases which leads to the jealousy of Officer Cheung Yeung (Roy Cheung), the leader of the rival team. Cheung is also a Taekwondo expert who has a won a championship at the Hong Kong Police Force's Taekwondo Tournament.
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned Vietnam War veteran, struggling to adjust to civilian life, finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. He must use his combat skills to protect a woman targeted by a powerful organization, rediscovering his sense of purpose in the process. The film follows his gritty fight for survival and justice.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'What a Hero!' received a largely negative reception. Reviewers frequently cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired action sequences as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film as a whole was considered a forgettable entry in the action-comedy genre of the early 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
- Fails to deliver on its action and comedy promises.
- Predictable plot with weak character development.
- An uninspired and forgettable film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'What a Hero!' are scarce, with most comments reflecting disappointment in its execution. Viewers often found the story cliché and the action sequences unengaging, leading to a generally unenthusiastic reception.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 1992, the film was reportedly filmed much earlier, with some sources suggesting production began as early as 1988.
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