Get ready for an international edition of The Rank, as John and Zac take on Jet Li's martial arts masterpiece, Hero. Can it possibly live up to the high bar set by their previous martial arts film, Bloodsport? Spoiler alert: the answer is a resounding yes (sorry, Frank Dux). As always, the episode kicks off with some lighthearted banter before diving into the Potent Notables segment, where they explore the making of the film and its impact on the genre. From there, they provide a thorough Movie Overview, breaking down the story, characters, and action sequences. Using their 5-point ranking system, the hosts evaluate Hero in categories such as Action Sequences, Hero Appeal, and Villain Appeal. Will it be able to take down some of the heavyweights they've previously ranked? Tune in to find out

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:33 - Potent Notables

00:20:56 - Movie Overview

01:05:43 - The Rank