Byzantium vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.3/10 for Byzantium). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 58m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2013). Both are drama, fantasy, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Byzantium
The Illusionist| Byzantium | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | Ireland | United States of America |
| Director | Neil Jordan | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Thure Lindhardt, Jonny Lee Miller, Kate Ashfield, Gemma Arterton, Sam Riley | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Byzantium
Residents of a coastal town learn, with deadly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought refuge at a local resort.
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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