The Illusionist
Sunday, August 27th, 2006 | Movies
Tags: illusionist, Movies, review
Overall, this is a solid and intriguing movie to watch. My friends and I watched a late night show at 10:20pm on Saturday, and from the beginning to end I was fascinated by the storyline despite of the late hour. The movie is based on the short story written by Pulitzer Prize winner Steven Millhauser, Eisenheim the Illusionist. I never read the original story, but the film did a great job to portrait the mysterious illusionist who performed dark and sometimes disturbing illusions.
The acting of Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti are impeccable. It seems no matter what characters they choose to act they can always successfully convince the audience that they are the characters. Norton, with his subtle facial expressions, convinced me at least that he is that illusionist who defies space and time. Paul Giamatti is equally brilliant in his role as the police chief of Vienna, the man who found himself baffled by the tricks of Eisenheim.
Personally, I enjoyed the movie, even though the ending is a bit of over-simplified. However, considering the writer/director Neil Burger is a newbie, this is an impressive first effort. Now, after watching this movie about a magician, I am even more eager about the upcoming movie The Prestige.
August 27, 2006
10:33 am on Sunday
To be frank, I kinda hate over-simplified endings, but still I may look for this DVD next time when I go looking for some other ones.
And btw, I made my purchase just now, you know what I mean. I was hoping that you can open an FTP account for me so that I can test the speed to know more about the host, but I didn’t see you online this weekend. So,.. I just couldn’t wait. Anyway, they have a 30day $ back guarantee.
August 27, 2006
2:24 pm on Sunday
Sorry, I am rarely online during the weekends. However, congratulations on your purchase, I hope you will be happy and satisfied with their service. If not, you will always have the 30-day money back guarantee.
April 09, 2007
10:01 am on Monday
I`m argentine and i like very very much this film
five stars!!xD
goodbye and thanks for the space
April 09, 2007
10:03 am on Monday
The prestige i like very very much too
Five stars !!
bye!!
April 09, 2007
10:51 am on Monday
Hi Laura! Both movies are good, but I still prefer The Illusionist a bit more. Maybe because of Edward Norton’s acting and because The Illusionist came out first.