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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…
Nov 22, 2022mjrw13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very well acted by Norton & Giamatti. Worth watching despite the fact that the storyline stretched credibility a bit too much for my liking.
Feb 22, 2022samjenks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I don't usually like Norton but this is perhaps his best. Even his voice is right for it.
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!!
Jan 19, 202210000mefest rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
You had me at Ed Norton. I loved this mysterious romance.
Oct 19, 2020Patch777 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic mystery romance with great acting. Beautifully shot with a great score ~420
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…
Oct 05, 2019yesbyedith rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
And commentary excellent... Under audio choices, not special features....
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…
May 16, 2017greatflicks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a love story with a lot of intrigue that kept me interested throughout the whole movie. Ending was terrific and very unexpected.
Mar 10, 2017Annieoywong rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Great movie, very entertaining and with unexpected ending.
Jul 26, 2016
July 23 2016.....My kind of movie. Wish there were more like it!
Jul 10, 2016Courier2003 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
More like a SCI FI. Some parts interesting.
Mar 05, 2015
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.
hania4987
Dec 08, 2013hania4987 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
great atmosphere with elements of mysticism and spiritualism
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.
tazz3
Jul 13, 2013tazz3 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
lot of twist's and turns. great move
Jul 06, 2013soeul21bangs rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this movie. Great storyline and epic stunts
Apr 02, 2013tj_is_cool rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining, magic and romance.
Jan 10, 2013volken rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Charming, suspenseful and romantic- I loved it!
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…
Oct 19, 2012zuzi05 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very good movie,romantic and happy ending :~)))!