Review of Death Defying Acts (2007) by Michael I — 15 Jan 2009
Not sure if this was ever released in the theaters, but it stars Guy Pearce as Harry Houdini and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Mary McGarvie, the Scottish scam artist who convinces him she can contact his dead mother.
The story was the weakest part of the film as it really could have benefited from some more meat, but it was still quite intriguing: Houdini has offered a $10,000 reward for anyone who can contact his dead mother.
He's got these scientists with him trying to prove that such a thing is actually possible. So we've got the drama from that as well as the bit of romance between Houdini and McGarvie. The acting throughout was top notch, especially from 14 year old Saoirsie Ronan, who plays McGarvie's daughter.
The costumes and the sets were simply gorgeous. Not the best film I've ever scene, but I was entertained.
This review of Death Defying Acts (2007) was written by Michael I on 15 Jan 2009.
Death Defying Acts has generally received mixed reviews.
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