Review of Magic (1978) by Alex A — 05 Feb 2015

Anthony Hopkins perfectly embodies the lead character Corky, a troubled ventriloquist who's doll "Fats" has become somewhat of his second personality. While some of the first act isn't entirely engaging, the film really takes a turn for the best all the way to the end once the central story kicks in.

Is Corky mentally unsound, using Fats to commit horrendous acts? Or is Fats somehow conscious and manipulating Corky? Magic is a well acted, intense, at times charming and surprisingly sympathetic underrated gem with a heartbreaking finale.