Hero vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Hero). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
The Message| Hero | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
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 Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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