Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert vs Hero
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7/10 for Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 6m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2026). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Jet Li.
Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
Hero| Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert | Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 6m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Yuen Woo-Ping | Zhang Yimou |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Wu Jing, Max Zhang, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen |
Synopsis
Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.
Hero
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
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