Hero vs The Quest
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.2/10 for The Quest). The Quest is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 39m. The Quest is the older of the two (1996 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
The Quest| Hero | The Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1996 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Jean-Claude Van Damme |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | James Remar, Jack McGee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Louis Mandylor, Aki Aleong |
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 Quest
Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.