Review of The Illusionist (2009) by Martin I — 16 Nov 2011
The team that brought us "Belleville Rendez-vous" succeed again!
Sylvain Chomet once more brings his energetic and beautiful style of animation seen in "Belleville Rendez-vous" to the screen, and again entrails and entertains in equal measure. The luscious beauty of France is replaced here by Scotland, a landscape suited to the wonderful artistry of Chomet's style, and brings to life a strange relation which is surrounded further by even stranger characters.
The often wordless plot follows our Magician, trying to find his way in a changing word that is no longer amazed by his art, and a young woman who clings to , with a child-like passion, the belief that his tricks are real magic. The characters motives and intimate desires are presented perfectly, with every slight element of the animation bringing a strange reality to our eyes.
A wonderful, truly beautiful film about two characters trying to keep fading dreams alive, perhaps even for one another. Forget Disney and Dreamworks for a moment, and watch this!
This review of The Illusionist (2009) was written by Martin I on 16 Nov 2011.
The Illusionist has generally received very positive reviews.
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