Hero vs Rob Roy
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.7/10 for Rob Roy). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 19m. Rob Roy is the older of the two (1995 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
Rob Roy| Hero | Rob Roy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1995 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 19m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Michael Caton-Jones |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | David Hayman, John Hurt, Brian Cox, Jason Flemyng, Ewan Stewart |
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.
Rob Roy
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.