| THE ILLUSIONIST |
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| THE ILLUSIONIST STARS |
Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel |
| MOVIE SYNOPSIS |
THE ILLUSIONIST -
When word of the mysterious stage magician Eisenheim’s (Edward Norton) astounding illusions reaches the powerful and pragmatic Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), the ruler attends one of the magician's shows in order to debunk Eisenheim during the performance. But when the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel), assists the magician onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods—and a dormant love affair is rekindled.
As the clandestine romance continues, shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) is charged by Leopold to intensify his efforts to expose Eisenheim, even while the magician gains a devoted and vocal public following. With Uhl doggedly searching for the reasons and the man behind the trickery, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.
Source: Roadshow Films
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| THE ILLUSIONIST DIRECTOR |
Neil Burger |
| MOVIE GENRE |
DRAMA / THRILLER / ROMANCE |
| MOVIE RATING |
M Moderate violence, Sexual references |
RUNNING TIME (approx) |
110 Minutes |
| THE ILLUSIONIST REVIEW |
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An excellent period piece (the entire film is cast in a golden yellow/brown from start to finish). Edward Norton is the confident illusionist who likes to do his thing and have things his way. His love interest is played by Jessica Biel who does a similarly remarkable job.
All the while a seemingly ladder climbing Chief Inspector is trying to find out just how the illusionist gets it done, particularly when people of interest disappear. Even more so when they return as an illusion.
Well worth seeing.
~ CH
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| YOUR COMMENTS OR REVIEW |
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The Illusionist was a wonderful intriguing piece of cinema. Edward Norton and Jessica Biel were superb. The movie keeps us involved with several unexpected twists and turns, especially the ending. Although you are aware that something is not as it seems, the ending actually twisted it further than I expected! Highly recommended.
~ Night Owl ~
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| NOTES |
Did you know...
The position of Sophie's hood changes throughout the mirror scene. |
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MOVIE TRAILER |
| http://www.theillusionist.com/ |
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