--- product_id: 272503629 title: "Hero (\"Ying Xiong\")" brand: "zhang yimou" price: "£13.01" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/272503629-hero-ying-xiong store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Hero ("Ying Xiong") **Brand:** zhang yimou **Price:** £13.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hero ("Ying Xiong") by zhang yimou - **How much does it cost?** £13.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/272503629-hero-ying-xiong) ## Best For - zhang yimou enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zhang yimou brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hero ("Ying Xiong") ## Product Details - **Genre:** Action, Adventure, History - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 39 minutes - **Manufacturer:** Paramount Home Entertainment ## Images ![Hero ("Ying Xiong") - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qf37aKiiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old is gold *by K*** on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 October 2022* I can’t get enough of this movie, my husband and I , keep watching it over and over without getting bored . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ mixed feelings! *by S***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2012* first of all; i will not write anything about the movie itself. just about the quality of the blu ray.picture quality differs from 3,5 - 4,5 out of 5. wide angle shots definitely lack some sharpness, but the closer the camera gets the better the sharpness becomes. a few close-ups get a 4,5. but this is rare.the colours are strong and powerful with a good contrast overall. wide angel shots show some(!) blurriness. compared with the previous releases on dvd this blu ray it a BIG improvement picture quality wise.sound quality is the BIG negative (but this is complaining on a higher level). the DTS-Master-Soundtrack excists only as a dubbed english soundtrack, which is so poorly crafted i cannot find the words for it. the effects and music-score kick some a**, but the dubbed dialogue is only there for a good laugh (that's my opinion). so the 5.1 dolby digital chinese soundtrack kick some a** as well, but definitely doesn't even come close to the lossless track. guess the chinese soundtrack was used on all the dvds before, so not so much of an improvement on the sound part.there are some extras as well, which i didn't really check so far. some making-of featurette, fight scene featurette, storyboards and something else. guess there is like one hour of extras on it.overall i'd give 3,8 stars for the picture quality and sound quality. that's closer to 4 than to 3 and with a bonus for the movie itself the blu ray deserves 4 stars! sell your dvd (if you still get something for it) and get this blu ray. it's a fair upgrade! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and breathtaking movie. *by D***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2005* I'm fairly new with this type of film, having not seen Crouching tiger, hidden dragon. However I did see House of flying daggers by the same director and have to say this is much better. This isn't just a straight forward martials arts film, it is a very artisitc, and stylised movie. Using the world famous wire technigue used in traditional Hong Kong martial arts films, which has beed used in a lot of films now including The Matrix, they have produced some amazing fight scenes. This film has some of the best fight scenes I have seen in any film, they are so well choreographed and stylised, they are just a joy to watch. The film also has a vivid use of colour similar to House of flying daggers, with bright red, green and blue costumes against pale backgrounds. The cinematography is very cool as well and some of the locations are impressive, the fight on top of the lake is great!The story tells of an assassin and his quest to protect the Emporer from other assassins, or is all as it seems? Various flashbacks show how he has arrived to where he is now. If you like good action films, martial arts or appreciate stunning visuals you will love this film.The chat with Quetin Taratino and Jet Li is an ok extra about 12 mins and mainly shows scenes from some of Li's other lesser know films and fight scenes. The hero defined extra is an approx 30 min making of, going behind the scenes on how the fights were done, the special effects, locations. The bulk of this is an interview with the director with comments from the main actors in the film as well. The DVD enables you to watch the film either in Chinese with subtitles or dubbed into English. Overall a great film that will stay in the memory long after you have watched it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/272503629-hero-ying-xiong](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/272503629-hero-ying-xiong) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*