Hero vs The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.5/10 for Hero). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 58m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2024). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
The Count of Monte Cristo| Hero | The Count of Monte Cristo | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 58m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Laurent Lafitte, Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Pierfrancesco Favino |
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
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