The Illusionist
Yari Film Group Releasing | Release Date: August 18, 2006
8.6
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Universal acclaim based on 581 Ratings
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8
BillyS.Sep 5, 2006
They say magicians never reveal the secrets to their tricks and in The Illusionist they certainly respect that rule, but then again, that's half the fun of watching the movie. The CGI effects are some of the best i've seen because They say magicians never reveal the secrets to their tricks and in The Illusionist they certainly respect that rule, but then again, that's half the fun of watching the movie. The CGI effects are some of the best i've seen because they all involve magic tricks and illusions, and though you know they're special effects, you're still looking for invisible wires and mirrors. Edward Norton shines again, he just doesn't do bad movies and Paul Giamatti redeems himself after Lady in the Water. Rufas Sewell is noteworthy for his role of the power hungry prince who fears the The Illusionist. All in all, it's a very good, always inventive movie with great camera work and a beautiful score by Phillip Glass but i wish they would have broken the magicians code atleast once and explained the "Beam me up" trick!… Expand
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9
KenG.Sep 5, 2006
A wonderful period piece, well acted and directed. Edward Norton is spellbinding in the lead role, but Paul Giamatti steals the movie....but what else is new??
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8
JohnF.Sep 4, 2006
I really enjoyed this film. It was better than the reviews... very entertaining.
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7
DanaM.Sep 4, 2006
Attention holding and beautifully designed. This film suceeds in maintaining its mystery to the very end.
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10
LortieM.Sep 4, 2006
This is one or the most entertaining films I've seen in years.
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10
GjF.Sep 4, 2006
This movie has stayed with me for three days. It's been years since that happened.
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7
ChadS.Sep 3, 2006
"The Illusionist" cheats a little. Without giving away anything, what actually transpires at the end seems contrary to what is being set up because the special effects are too good. In the third act, a crucial bit of information that goes "The Illusionist" cheats a little. Without giving away anything, what actually transpires at the end seems contrary to what is being set up because the special effects are too good. In the third act, a crucial bit of information that goes unsaid feels like a contrivance to extend the film's running time since it would've facilitated the same end result anyway. If the film went in another direction, it would've emboldened the creepy atmospherics of the illusionist's stage show. Since "The Illusionist" goes for the too happy ending, the filmmaker undermined the strongest part of his film. Still, it's a film worth seeing in spite of being burdened by the star-crossed lovers ordeal, and the duel of elaborate facial hair presentation between Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti.… Expand
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7
MaseSep 2, 2006
Highly watchable, yet seems to already be slipping from memory. I've heard alot about how Biel wasn't right for the part but I thought she did quite well. Everything seemed to come together just fine even though I did guess the Highly watchable, yet seems to already be slipping from memory. I've heard alot about how Biel wasn't right for the part but I thought she did quite well. Everything seemed to come together just fine even though I did guess the twist ending correctly which kinda sucked sense I wanted to be fooled by the illusionist.… Expand
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10
S.P.Sep 2, 2006
It's been awhile since Hollywood has produced such an intelligent film. Paul Giamatti was superb and Ed Horton believable. The twist at the end was the icing on the cake. Bravo!!
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9
MyraM.Sep 2, 2006
Engrossing and very well acted movie. Audience applauded at the end of the movie.
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9
NancyH.Aug 27, 2006
Loved this movie--the art direction and cinematography was great. Visually sumptious movie. Paul Giamatti is wonderful--didn't know he could do an accent, and of course Edward Norton is one of the finest actors of this generation. The Loved this movie--the art direction and cinematography was great. Visually sumptious movie. Paul Giamatti is wonderful--didn't know he could do an accent, and of course Edward Norton is one of the finest actors of this generation. The only thing that kept it from getting a 10 is well...I figured out the 'trick'. But otherwise, one of the most well done movies I've seen all year.… Expand
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DanB.Aug 27, 2006
I'm no Paul Giamatti fan but he's particularly good in this. As is Rufus Sewell (I think that's his name) as the Crown Prince. Biel and Norton do good jobs also but somehow I couldn't care about them or their love. Which I'm no Paul Giamatti fan but he's particularly good in this. As is Rufus Sewell (I think that's his name) as the Crown Prince. Biel and Norton do good jobs also but somehow I couldn't care about them or their love. Which is why this gets a 7. Also, film looked fantastic. Had much cleverness in it. I wished the "illusions" were a teeny bit less obviously CGI.… Expand
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10
LindsayB.Aug 26, 2006
A fascinating and engaging film. Definitely one of the best films of the year.
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10
ArnoldP.Aug 23, 2006
Riveting "old fashioned" entertainment to please this adult starved for intelligent films. I've e-mailed all of my address book to encourage friends to support seeing this film to send a message to Hollywoood that adults too can cough Riveting "old fashioned" entertainment to please this adult starved for intelligent films. I've e-mailed all of my address book to encourage friends to support seeing this film to send a message to Hollywoood that adults too can cough up big $. Seeing the star turn of Paul Giamatti is worth the price of admission alone.… Expand
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10
JoySillesenAug 22, 2006
I was lucky enough to see this film a little more than six months ago at an advance screening. I -- and the entire audience -- was mesmerized. I'm glad to see that it's finally been released and that the overall reaction to it is I was lucky enough to see this film a little more than six months ago at an advance screening. I -- and the entire audience -- was mesmerized. I'm glad to see that it's finally been released and that the overall reaction to it is as favorable as it has been. I know when my husband and I saw it we walked out of the theater completely impressed by the story, the cast, and the overall production values of this film. It's a little gem.… Expand
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9
SteveT.Aug 19, 2006
Magical! One of the best of the year so far.
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10
LizC.Aug 19, 2006
Wonderful movie and very romantic.
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10
TracyB.Aug 19, 2006
One of the year's best- i do not understand why it has not been better promoted. Great acting by all of the leads, visually stunning.
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KevinR.Aug 17, 2006
Powered by the suberb performances of its leads, this film is one of the best so far this year.
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