Review of Death Defying Acts (2007) by Kong M — 05 Apr 2008

I do not know why this film is flushed with negative reviews. 1st of all this is not a film about Houdini, there is no reason why this film should dramatically display the amazing acts and potentials of the artist himself; 2ndly, I do not see y 'there is no reason for the creation of this movie' is justifiable, this film is just a testimony on how characters carry on with their lives and that itself is enough to make a film meaningful.

..in fact films like 'atonement' (where the girl is also in) deserves this statement better where everything is just so FAKE.3rd, I ahvent watch the illusionist but I have to say this is richer in detail, and thus better than the prestige--a film which displays too much magic 'action' but no depth to the characters or the plot at all, like an eggshell without the yoke inside.

..Lastly, this is a decent film where everything is well-made, well presented, well acting performances (exception of catherine's dramatically 'fake' acting at times), good score...any decent film that garners 3 stars from me is a good watch ady.