The Illusionist vs The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.3/10 for The Illusionist). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 10m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2009). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Illusionist posterThe Illusionist2006 VS The Secret in Their Eyes posterThe Secret in Their Eyes2009
The IllusionistThe Secret in Their Eyes
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 8.0/10
Year20062009
Length1h 50m2h 10m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, Romance, ThrillerDrama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
CountryUnited States of AmericaArgentina
DirectorNeil BurgerJuan José Campanella
Main castEddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward NortonJavier Godino, Pablo Rago, Ricardo Darín, Guillermo Francella, Soledad Villamil

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 Secret in Their Eyes

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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