Dark Side of Genius vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.2/10 for Dark Side of Genius). Dark Side of Genius is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 50m. Dark Side of Genius is the older of the two (1994 against 2006). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dark Side of Genius
The Illusionist| Dark Side of Genius | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.2/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 27m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Phedon Papamichael | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Patrick Bauchau, Finola Hughes, Seymour Cassel, Glenn Shadix, Patrick Richwood | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Dark Side of Genius
Julian Jons is a talented but troubled young artist. He has just been released from an asylum, where he has spent the last seven years for the murder of Anna, his girlfriend/model. Attempting to start painting again, he is pursued by journalist Jennifer Cole, who is intrigued by this complex, brooding man. Against the backdrop of the modern art world, she begins to dig into the past, fully aware that it holds painful memories for Julian, and…
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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