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It was made way back in 2001, of course, when society had enough money to finance these things. Still, we wish more artists would take their video-making responsibilities as seriously as Enrique did here.

"Hero" was a big hit, especially in the wake of 9/11, and after Enrique performed it live on TV for the "America: A Tribute to Heroes" national broadcast. It eventually spent 15 weeks atop Billboard's "Adult Contemporary" chart, and hit #3 on their Hot 100. 

In the video, Enrique seems to be a criminal who's ripped off his own gang. Ms. Hewitt plays his girlfriend, and Rourke a mob boss who wants revenge. A confrontation between Enrique and Rourke leads to Enrique's death (!), while Jennifer looks on, sobbing. It's like a little four-minute movie.

So please enjoy the stirring "Hero" as well as our captions to the various still frames we pulled. As always, your opinion is valued beyond belief.

1 -- "We will make sweet love. And a cheesy video. These things, I pledge."

2 -- Wow. The economic collapse hurt Enrique not at all!

3 -- "...whose fleece...was...white as...snow. By God, I've mastered it!!"

4 -- "Metaphors. What did the director mean??"

5 -- But would clothing her in money lead to an early withdrawal? 

6 -- Obama's socialist dream of an energy-starved America would soon be a reality!

7 -- Daring the tabloids to renew their war on her body, Jennifer bravely shows her cellulite-ridden chin!

8 -- "OK, men, fan out. And remember, we're looking for a dandified singer trading on his father's good name."

9 -- The new NFL signal for "The field goal is good, but just barely" has left pundits wondering.

10 -- "Under Earth's yellow sun I can also fly!" thought an amazed Gunno, The Sentient Weapon.

11 -- "It couldn't have been him, Enrique!  Pumpkinhead was two weeks ago!!"

12 -- And just then, Jennifer remembered her own career as a professional singer.