The Illusionist vs The Magician
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.2/10 for The Magician). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 2m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2015). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Illusionist | The Magician | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Neil Burger | Kim Dae-seung |
| Main cast | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton | Lee Kyung-young, Kwak Do-won, Park Cheol-min, Jo Yoon-hee, Jo Dal-hwan |
Synopsis
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.
The Magician
A Princess in the Joseon Dynasty travels to the Qing Dynasty to marry. On the way to there, she meets a young magician and falls in love with him.
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