Break Up vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5/10 for Break Up). Break Up is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 50m. Break Up is the older of the two (1998 against 2006). Both are romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Break Up
The Illusionist| Break Up | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Paul Marcus | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Kiefer Sutherland, Steven Weber, Hart Bochner, Robin Thomas, Leslie Stefanson | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Break Up
Housewife Jimmy Dade stays with her violent husband, Frankie, even after his abuse leads to the loss of her hearing. When his car is found with an unidentifiable dead body inside, police officers John Box and Andrew Ramsey suspect Jimmy has killed him. But, after discovering her bank account has been emptied, Jimmy fears that Frankie is still alive, and she goes on the run -- with the police in pursuit.
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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