Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame). Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2010). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
The Message| Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 3m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Tsui Hark | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Li Bingbing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, He Shengming, Carina Lau, Andy Lau | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
When the future empress Wu Zetian's two courtiers die in a mysterious fire, she gets Di Renjie, a former detective and rebel, released from prison to solve the mystery of the fire.
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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