Boxing Helena vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.1/10 for Boxing Helena). Boxing Helena is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 1h 50m. Boxing Helena is the older of the two (1993 against 2006). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Boxing Helena
The Illusionist| Boxing Helena | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.1/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Jennifer Lynch | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Bill Paxton, Julian Sands, Kurtwood Smith, Sherilyn Fenn, Art Garfunkel | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Boxing Helena
A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once rebuffed him. Unable to come to terms with life without her, he tries to convince her that they need each other. She has other ideas, but a horrific accident leaves her at his mercy.
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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