House of Flying Daggers vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.3/10 for House of Flying Daggers). House of Flying Daggers is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2004). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
House of Flying Daggers
The Message| House of Flying Daggers | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Song Dandan, Zhao Hongfei | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
House of Flying Daggers
In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
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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