The Grandmaster vs The Swordsman
The Swordsman has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.6/10 for The Grandmaster). The Swordsman is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 10m. The Grandmaster is the older of the two (2013 against 2020). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Grandmaster
The Swordsman| The Grandmaster | The Swordsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 10m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai | Choi Jae-hoon |
| Main cast | Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang | Jang Hyuk, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Man-sik, Ji Gun-woo, Joe Taslim |
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 Swordsman
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
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