Match Point vs The Illusionist
Match Point has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.3/10 for The Illusionist). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 4m. Match Point is the older of the two (2005 against 2006). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Match Point
The Illusionist| Match Point | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Woody Allen | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Mark Gatiss, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Penelope Wilton, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Match Point
Chris, a former tennis pro, takes a job as an instructor and befriends his wealthy young student, Tom. After being introduced to his family, Chris is soon engaged to Tom's sister, Chloe. Despite the professional and financial advantages that this relationship affords him, Chris becomes obsessed with Tom's fiancee, American actress Nola.
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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