City of Angels vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for City of Angels). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 54m. City of Angels is the older of the two (1998 against 2006). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
City of Angels
The Illusionist| City of Angels | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 54m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Brad Silberling | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Andre Braugher, Colm Feore, Nicolas Cage, Lauri Johnson, Meg Ryan | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
City of Angels
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
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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