Hero (1992)
Serial swindler Bernie Laplante makes the first selfless gesture of his life when he helps save injured passengers from a roadside plane crash and then vanishes into the night, only to see someone else take credit.
27 July 1944, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
30 May 1951, Dallas, Texas, USA
27 November 1954, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
9 August 1963, Tomahawk, Wisconsin, USA
4 October 1930, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
6 March 1959, Ottumwa, Iowa, USA
September 21, 2003
Comes close to working, but finally fails to click
February 07, 2006
Solid performances all-round
July 10, 2004
hangs its dynamic visual artistry on a compelling story.
December 05, 2006
A misconceived project, inspired by classic Hollywood films of golden age (Nothing Scared, Hail the Conquering Hero) but marred by underdeveloped and rambling script--Stephen Frears first big failure.
November 28, 2003
Funny and (just about) before its time.
April 17, 2005
Solid performances mired in excess Capradom
July 12, 2003
An engrossing film that challenges us to think about the true meaning of heroism in this age of media-manufactured celebrities.
September 17, 2007
A mess, though very often an enjoyable one, thanks to the cast.
