The Legend Is Born: Ip Man vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for The Legend Is Born: Ip Man). The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2010). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
The Message| The Legend Is Born: Ip Man | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Herman Yau | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Sammo Hung, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Yuen Biao, Kenya Sawada | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.
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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