The Grandmaster vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for The Grandmaster). The Grandmaster is the shorter watch at 2h 10m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2013). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Grandmaster
The Message| The Grandmaster | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 10m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
The Grandmaster
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
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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