If Only vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 7/10 for If Only). If Only is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 50m. If Only is the older of the two (2004 against 2006). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
If Only
The Illusionist| If Only | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Gil Junger | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Wilkinson, Danny Babington, Graham Turner, Neville Phillips | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
If Only
After his impetuous musician girlfriend, Samantha, dies in an accident shortly after they had a fight (and nearly broke up), Ian Wyndham, a grief-stricken British businessman living in London gets a chance to relive the day all over again, in the hope of changing the events that led up to her getting killed.
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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