Infernal Affairs vs The Bank Job

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for The Bank Job). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 52m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS The Bank Job posterThe Bank Job2008
Infernal AffairsThe Bank Job
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.8/10
Year20022008
Length1h 40m1h 52m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungRoger Donaldson
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangHattie Morahan, Andrew Brooke, Stephen Campbell Moore, Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows

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.

The Bank Job

Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.

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