Rise of the Legend vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.3/10 for Rise of the Legend). Rise of the Legend is the shorter watch at 2h 11m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2014). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Rise of the Legend
The Message| Rise of the Legend | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 11m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Roy Chow Hin-Yeung | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Byron Mann, Max Zhang, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, AngelaBaby, Sammo Hung | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Rise of the Legend
In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises…
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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