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(2006)
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Vienna, 1900: Eisenheim (Norton) is a brilliant stage magician, the greatest illusionist Vienna has ever seen. When his childhood friendship with Duchess Sophie von Teschen (Biel), now betrothed to the power-hungry Crown Prince Leopold (Sewell), is rekindled he finds himself a target for the Prince's anger. As the clandestine romance continues, Leopold orders the shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl (Giamatti), the head of the secret police, to close down the theatre and make Eisenheim vanish. But as the net tightens around him and tragedy strikes, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.
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You rated this movie: 4
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Reviewed by: Rob S
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The Illusionist review by Rob S
Clever and Entertaining
(2) of (2) members found this review helpful.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one and thought the, albeit fairly obvious, twist at the end was well executed and tied up all of the loose ends perfectly. Edward Norton does a fine job as the magician who returns to claim his childhood sweetheart who was banned from seeing him. Giamatti steals the best acting credits though as the detective who tries to piece together whats going on and feels ever more concerned at following his employers whimsical requests to get rid of evidence and various people.
All in, a great couple of hours of entertainment.
Recommended.
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Reviewed by: Rubber Ducky
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The Illusionist review by Rubber Ducky
Good film with some great acting
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Giamatti is superb as the noble policeman trying to be loyal and Sewell clearly enjoys himself as the nasty bad guy. The main story is about a magician and his rekindled romance with childhood sweetheart Sophie. Some clever illusions which are explained at the end. You will probably guess most of it, but it is nonethless entertaining.
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Rated: 3.6 stars out of 5 from 584 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
| Release Date: | 09/07/2007 |
| Production Year: | 2006 |
| Run Time: | 104 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Director's Commentary
- Making of The Illusionist
- Trailer
- Ester Egg
