Bodyguards and Assassins vs Hero
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Bodyguards and Assassins). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 19m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2009). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Donnie Yen.
Bodyguards and Assassins
Hero| Bodyguards and Assassins | Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Teddy Chan Tak-Sum | Zhang Yimou |
| Main cast | Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen |
Synopsis
Bodyguards and Assassins
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.
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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