The Illusionist vs Three Thousand Years of Longing
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.9/10 for Three Thousand Years of Longing). Three Thousand Years of Longing is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 1h 50m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2022). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Illusionist
Three Thousand Years of Longing| The Illusionist | Three Thousand Years of Longing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | Australia |
| Director | Neil Burger | George Miller |
| Main cast | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton | Idris Elba, Zerrin Tekindor, Tilda Swinton, Lachy Hulme, Megan Gale |
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.
Three Thousand Years of Longing
A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with reluctance, she is unable to come up with one, so the djinn tries to inspire her with his stories.
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