Review of The Illusionist (2009) by Matthew V — 13 Jul 2012

SImple and sweet. This film is truly magical.

This review of The Illusionist (2009) was written by Matthew V on 13 Jul 2012.

The Illusionist has generally received very positive reviews.

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