Hero vs Ip Man
Ip Man has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.5/10 for Hero). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 46m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Donnie Yen.
Hero
Ip Man| Hero | Ip Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Wilson Yip |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Donnie Yen, Xing Yu, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Simon Yam |
Synopsis
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.
Ip Man
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.