Infernal Affairs vs Matinee Idol
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.5/10 for Matinee Idol). Matinee Idol is the shorter watch at 1h 15m compared with 1h 40m. Matinee Idol is the older of the two (1933 against 2002). Both are crime, drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
Matinee Idol| Infernal Affairs | Matinee Idol | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1933 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 15m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | George King |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Camilla Horn, Miles Mander, Marguerite Allan, Viola Keats, Anthony Hankey |
Synopsis
Infernal Affairs
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
Matinee Idol
A well-known actor is murdered. Another performer becomes an amateur sleuth so she can prove her sister is innocent of the crime.
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