Hero
Seen it?2010 | 112 min | Fantasy, Horror
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention, it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and anyone who likes their romance with a bite, this one's for you. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Shelve it next to Dracula or Carrie. Vampire lore, given its own spin.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.
Sim-dan gets bullied everyday in his school, becomes a vampire after an unexpected accident. After accepting this change, he saves a blind person who fell down on a subway track, thanks to his power. His story goes on air on TV news all over the nation, and many people start to call him a ‘Hero’. On the other hand, Sim-dan’s friends start to wonder about his power and dark force, appearing after a long sleep. He is after the girl he loves and people around him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe. Plus 12 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$177 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 273K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Hong-ik
- Dong HaSim-dan
- Han Jeong-wooEun-seok
- Lee Da-inMi-ah
- Han Ye-wonLee Yoo-ri
- Kwak Min-hoCheol-seung
- Leah Kim ThompsonJi-in
- Son Ho-youngGa-hoo
- Kwak Do-won
- Song Won-yongPriest