Ip Man 2 vs The Swordsman
Ip Man 2 and The Swordsman are tied on audience score (7.5/10). The Swordsman is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 1h 48m. Ip Man 2 is the older of the two (2010 against 2020). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ip Man 2
The Swordsman| Ip Man 2 | The Swordsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wilson Yip | Choi Jae-hoon |
| Main cast | Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Darren Shahlavi, Huang Xiaoming | Jang Hyuk, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Man-sik, Ji Gun-woo, Joe Taslim |
Synopsis
Ip Man 2
Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
The Swordsman
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
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