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Hero
1992 117 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.8
Comedy, Drama
Director: Stephen Frears
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Description
Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Budget:
$42M
US Gross:
$19.51M
Starring
Dustin Hoffman
Actor
Geena Davis
Actor
Andy Garcia
Actor
Key opinion
Hero is widely regarded as a thoughtful, emotionally resonant tragicomedy that skillfully uses its central conceit to satirize media manipulation and the nature of fame. While some viewers find the tonal blend of cynicism and sentimentality slightly uneven, most praise the nuanced performances and the film's philosophical exploration of heroism.
| Acting | Dustin Hoffman delivers a standout, career-best performance as a complex, cynical petty criminal whose transformation anchors the film's moral core. | |
| Theme | The screenplay effectively satirizes media sensationalism and the societal tendency to construct artificial narratives around public figures. | |
| Acting | The chemistry and commitment of the core cast, including Geena Davis and Andy Garcia, elevate the film beyond standard genre conventions. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's tone are divided: some appreciate the sophisticated balance between cynical comedy and sincere drama, while others find the genre-blending unclear or lacking in dramatic weight. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of debate, with several viewers feeling that overly lengthy dialogue scenes occasionally hinder the narrative momentum. |