The Illusionist (2006)

Drama,Mystery,Romance,Thriller CzechRepublic / English "Nothing is what it seems " DVD : 267 In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician (Norton) uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. Edward Norton Eisenheim Paul Giamatti Inspector Uhl Jessica Biel Sophie Rufus Sewell Crown Prince Leopold Eddie Marsan Josef Fischer (as Edward Marsan) Jake Wood Jurka Tom Fisher Willigut Aaron Johnson Young Eisenheim Eleanor Tomlinson Young Sophie Karl Johnson Doctor/Old Man Vincent Franklin Loschek Nicholas Blane Herr Doebler Philip McGough Dr. Hofzinser Erich Redman Count Rainer Michael Carter Von Thurnburg

Director:	Neil Burger
Producer:	Brian Koppelman,David Levien,Michael London,Cathy Schulman,Bob Yari
Writer:	Neil Burger,Steven Millhauser

Brilliant movie, exceptional all around

This movie was stunning in many aspects. Visually in terms of locations, inside and out, there was great consistency and a nothing seemed strained. The story weaved fluidly through these locations and seemed to make the locales a vital part of the story. Ed Norton was mesmerizing, a superb performance that allowed the story to unfold seemingly at his discretion. Jess Biel was very believable and stunningly beautiful. Paul Giamatti (sp) played an admirable role and took the viewer by surprise in many elements of the story. The story was fresh and imaginative, very intriguing. Not as predictable as you would think. We saw this at a Sundance screening and the entire theater of 500+ seats was full and when the movie was over all you could hear was excited and happy chatter, lots of applause as well. Director came out for a Q&A after and was very amiable in answering questions. Highly recommended!!!

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