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 posterThe Illusionist2006 VS The Magician posterThe Magician2015
The IllusionistThe Magician
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 6.2/10
Year20062015
Length1h 50m2h 2m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, Romance, ThrillerDrama, Fantasy, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorNeil BurgerKim Dae-seung
Main castEddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward NortonLee 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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