The Art of Self-Defense vs The Secret in Their Eyes
The Secret in Their Eyes has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.6/10 for The Art of Self-Defense). The Art of Self-Defense is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 10m. The Secret in Their Eyes is the older of the two (2009 against 2019). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Art of Self-Defense
The Secret in Their Eyes| The Art of Self-Defense | The Secret in Their Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | Argentina |
| Director | Riley Stearns | Juan José Campanella |
| Main cast | Imogen Poots, Phillip Andre Botello, Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Jason Burkey | Javier Godino, Pablo Rago, Ricardo Darín, Guillermo Francella, Soledad Villamil |
Synopsis
The Art of Self-Defense
Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
The Secret in Their Eyes
Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.
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