The Illusionist
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Summary:
A supernaturally talented magician attempts to undermine the rigid social structure of turn-of-the-century Vienna by using his powers to win the love of his upper-class, childhood sweetheart in director Neil Burger's cinematic adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser's short story. Though the ill-fated childhood romance between cabinetmaker's son Eisenheim (... Full Summary >>
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Cast:
Edward Norton - (Eisenheim)
Paul Giamatti - (Chief Inspector Uhl)
Jessica Biel - (Duchess Sophie von Teschen)
Rufus Sewell - (Crown Prince Leopold)
Eddie Marsan - (Josef Fischer)
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Review:
As a movie about magic, The Illusionist is a deft and beautiful magic trick of its own, making you only too happy to follow its suave and alluring misdirection so that its glorious big finish can have its full effect. Don't be surprised if you find yourself hoping against hope that The Illusionist's conjurings are real -- both those of the sc... Continue >>
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