Bodyguards and Assassins vs Ip Man 2
Ip Man 2 has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Bodyguards and Assassins). Ip Man 2 is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 19m. Bodyguards and Assassins is the older of the two (2009 against 2010). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Donnie Yen.
Bodyguards and Assassins
Ip Man 2| Bodyguards and Assassins | Ip Man 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Teddy Chan Tak-Sum | Wilson Yip |
| Main cast | Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai | Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Darren Shahlavi, Huang Xiaoming |
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.
Ip Man 2
Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
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