Hero vs The Grandmaster
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.6/10 for The Grandmaster). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 10m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2013). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Zhang Ziyi, Tony Leung Chiu-wai.
Hero
The Grandmaster| Hero | The Grandmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang |
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 Grandmaster
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
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