Bodyguards and Assassins vs War of the Arrows
War of the Arrows has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Bodyguards and Assassins). War of the Arrows is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 2h 19m. Bodyguards and Assassins is the older of the two (2009 against 2011). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bodyguards and Assassins
War of the Arrows| Bodyguards and Assassins | War of the Arrows | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Teddy Chan Tak-Sum | Kim Han-min |
| Main cast | Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai | Jo Woo-jin, Kim Moo-yul, Lee Kyung-young, David Lee, Lee Seung-joon |
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.
War of the Arrows
After the death of their father, two siblings are raised by their father's best friend. However, when one gets kidnapped just before her wedding, the other rises against the Manchus.
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