Hero vs Ip Man 2
Hero and Ip Man 2 are tied on audience score (7.5/10). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 48m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2010). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Donnie Yen.
Hero
Ip Man 2| Hero | Ip Man 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 48m |
| 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, Sammo Hung, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Darren Shahlavi, Huang Xiaoming |
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 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.