Red Cliff II vs U-571
Red Cliff II has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.5/10 for U-571). U-571 is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 21m. U-571 is the older of the two (2000 against 2009). Both are action, adventure, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Red Cliff II | U-571 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 21m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War | Action, Adventure, War |
| Country | China | – |
| Director | John Woo | Jonathan Mostow |
| Main cast | Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Shido Nakamura, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhao Wei | Will Estes, David Keith, Jack Noseworthy, Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton |
Synopsis
Red Cliff II
The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?
U-571
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.
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