Across the Universe vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 7.1/10 for Across the Universe). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 13m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2007). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Across the Universe
The Illusionist| Across the Universe | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Julie Taymor | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Evan Rachel Wood, Robert Clohessy, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Bill Buell | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Across the Universe
When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
The Illusionist
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
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