Meet Joe Black vs The Illusionist
Meet Joe Black 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 58m. Meet Joe Black is the older of the two (1998 against 2006). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Meet Joe Black
The Illusionist| Meet Joe Black | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 58m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Martin Brest | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Jeffrey Tambor, Marcia Gay Harden, Jake Weber | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Meet Joe Black
Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?
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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