Review of The Illusionist (2006) by Dann M — 31 Oct 2014
Suspenseful and entertaining, The Illusionist is an impressively well-crafted thriller. When Crown Prince Leopold sees an illusionist named Eisenheim as a threat to his authority, he seeks to destroy Eisenheim and rob him of his childhood love.
Starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, and Rufus Sewell, the casting is especially good, as are their performances. Additionally, writer/director Neil Burger does a brilliant job at weaving an intricate mystery that's full of twists and turns.
His directing style is also quite remarkable, using a graininess and color palette that gives the film a surrealist feel. At times the "illusions" seem a bit too clever, but overall they're used rather effectively.
An exemplary film, The Illusionist delivers an intriguing and spellbinding tale that will keep audiences guessing until the end.
This review of The Illusionist (2006) was written by Dann M on 31 Oct 2014.
The Illusionist has generally received very positive reviews.
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