Setup vs The Protector
The Protector has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 4.9/10 for Setup). Setup is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 51m. The Protector is the older of the two (2005 against 2011). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Setup
The Protector| Setup | The Protector | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.9/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2005 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mike Gunther | Prachya Pinkaew |
| Main cast | James Remar, Will Yun Lee, Jay Karnes, Ryan Phillippe, Shaun Toub | Nathan Jones, Tony Jaa, Lateef Crowder, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam |
Synopsis
Setup
A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
The Protector
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
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