Infernal Affairs vs Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Mesrine: Killer Instinct). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 53m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS Mesrine: Killer Instinct posterMesrine: Killer Instinct2008
Infernal AffairsMesrine: Killer Instinct
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.3/10
Year20022008
Length1h 40m1h 53m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungJean-François Richet
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangVincent Cassel, Deano Clavet, Gérard Depardieu, Ludivine Sagnier, Michel Duchaussoy

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.

Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.

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