The Heroes
Roman TV technicians Fabio and Enzo have been unable to find decent jobs. They decide to crack a safe at a jewelry in Milan. To get the layout of the store, they enlist a beautiful but unsophisticated young woman, Deborah. To find underground access to the store, they get help from a sewage worker. An obese trapeze artist is called for disarm the store alarms. The clever Mrs. Motta, old hotelier, is also involved. Will they succeed?
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Plot Summary
A Taoist priest and his disciple travel through time to combat a demon who aims to disrupt the natural order. They encounter various historical figures and use their mystical abilities to fight evil.
Critical Reception
The Heroes is a visually dynamic action-comedy that blends martial arts with fantasy elements. While praised for its inventive set pieces and the charismatic performances of its lead actors, some critics found the plot somewhat convoluted and the humor occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its high-energy action sequences and blend of genres.
- Appreciated for the performances of Jet Li and Anita Mui.
- Criticized by some for a confusing narrative and inconsistent tone.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Heroes is mixed, with many enjoying the fast-paced martial arts action and the fantasy elements. However, some viewers found the storyline hard to follow and the comedic aspects less appealing.
Fun Fact
The film is also known by its alternative title, 'The Legend of the Dragon Slayer', and features extensive wire-fu choreography, characteristic of Hong Kong action cinema of the era.
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