Mar 20, 2023The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The hero in Neil Burger’s marvelous 2006 feature, played with exquisite inscrutability by Edward Norton, anticipates and outmaneuvers every step the villains—led by Paul Giamatti—take to stop him. Norton is a stage magician and mystic who…
Feb 09, 2022nuke_man1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The 'Illusionist'?...
Make no mistake the dialogue, direction and acting is off the charts, fantastic!...
Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell, Jessica Biel and especially Ed Norton, are awesome!...
While, it deviates from actual history (re:…
Feb 04, 2022BigThom rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Nicely made. If you’re an Ed Norton fan then this is a must see. Romantic, magical, mysterious. It isn’t without a few flaws but it is a very solid movie. Thumbs up!!
Jun 02, 2020jimg2000 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A mystery, romance, costume and magic show. Per wiki: The script was based loosely on "Eisenheim the Illusionist", a short story by Steven Millhauser from Millhauser's 1990 collection The Barnum Museum. Together with The Prestige and…
Nov 04, 2019Liber_vermis rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An entertaining fantasy supported by subtle music by Philip Glass. Was the heroine wounded on the left shoulder but bled on the right side of the horse? Ignore the overhead electric catenary in the closing scenes in the steam locomotive…
May 24, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Before seeing The Illusionist in the theatre, I had no idea what it was about; nor had I read any reviews. It was very entertaining and the visual effects were stunning. Jessica Biel was great, as was Edward Norton. It's beautifully done…
One of the most beautiful, romantic and suspenseful films I've seen yet. Edward Norton is superb- the charisma, candor and gentleness of Eisenheim is beautifully conveyed. The surprise ending is the ultimate magic trick! Bravo.
Jan 10, 2014beckythecat1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This film is great suspense. The ending is quite a surprise. Well done 1800's from Austria.
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hania4987
Dec 08, 2013hania4987 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
great atmosphere with elements of mysticism and spiritualism
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harrybrowne
Sep 03, 2013harrybrowne rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Better than I expected. Tight story, keeps your attention from start to finish. Ed Norton is good, as is Paul Giamatti, and especially Rufus Sewell. Surprise ending, done very well. Worth a viewing.
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tazz3
Jul 13, 2013tazz3 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Jan 10, 2013volken rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Charming, suspenseful and romantic- I loved it!
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AquaSabi
Nov 23, 2012AquaSabi rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This movie is okay. Good entertainment though. In the end they show you how the methods they used to escape were illusions yet they don't show how Eisenheim performed his main illusion of having ghostly looking spirits appear on stage. For…
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