Review of The Illusionist (2009) by Monica D — 20 Jun 2011

We tried...I guess we're just not arty enough to appreciate this.

This review of The Illusionist (2009) was written by Monica D on 20 Jun 2011.

The Illusionist has generally received very positive reviews.

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