Bodyguards and Assassins vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Bodyguards and Assassins). Bodyguards and Assassins is the shorter watch at 2h 19m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2009). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bodyguards and Assassins
The Message| Bodyguards and Assassins | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Teddy Chan Tak-Sum | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
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.
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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