Review of The Illusionist (1901) by Eduardo G — 26 Jun 2011

The Silence of the Illusionist speaks louder. Brilliant Movie.

This review of The Illusionist (1901) was written by Eduardo G on 26 Jun 2011.

The Illusionist has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tom R (1,102) on 12 Feb 2015

A must-see for anyone who's ever given up on their dreams…

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By Art S (1,002) on 16 Mar 2017

It's another Jacques Tati feature come to life, even though the comic auteur himself died in 1982…

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By Kiko Martinez (245) for San Antonio Current (241) on 29 Jan 2018

Consider director Sylvain Chomet...the ringmaster and main attraction in this melancholic circus accented by a warm, water-colored Edinburg landscape…

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By Tanvir M (350) on 23 Feb 2014

Como contar una gran historia, sin decir una sola palabra…

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By Dane P (447) on 08 Sep 2015

A animated Jacques Tati! Which captures the spirit of Tati's work... Even though the movies visually interesting…

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By Lynden Barber (66) for Limelight (63) on 03 Jan 2018

The film is best thought of as a fond homage to Tati from a sympathetic admirer rather than a literal attempt at realising his intentions…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 08 Jul 2013

My deepest respects go to Sylvian Chomet who was capable of reviving Tati's spirit with an enamoring triumph of modern animation…

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By Briain D (98) on 09 Dec 2013

A pleasant animated film, set in beautiful Scotland…

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