The Illusionist vs Wicked
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.9/10 for Wicked). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 42m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2024). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Illusionist
Wicked| The Illusionist | Wicked | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 2h 42m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Neil Burger | Jon M. Chu |
| Main cast | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton | Peter Dinklage, Jeff Goldblum, Andy Nyman, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh |
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.
Wicked
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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