Hero vs Samson
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.7/10 for Samson). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 50m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2018). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
Samson| Hero | Samson | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Bruce Macdonald |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Frances Sholto-Douglas, Jackson Rathbone, Taylor James, Billy Zane, Rutger Hauer |
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.
Samson
After losing the love of his life to a cruel Philistine prince, a young Hebrew with Supernatural strength defends his people, sacrificing everything to avenge his love, his people, and his God.