The Illusionist vs The Shape of Water
The Illusionist and The Shape of Water are tied on audience score (7.3/10). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 3m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2017). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Illusionist
The Shape of Water| The Illusionist | The Shape of Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 2h 3m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Neil Burger | Guillermo del Toro |
| Main cast | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton | Doug Jones, Michael Shannon, Nick Searcy, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg |
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 Shape of Water
An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
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