Review of The Illusionist (2009) by Zeus M — 05 Apr 2011
This animated feature film is heartbreaking in its portrayal of life, how hard and depressing it can be. But that's were this film focused, maybe because it wanted to remind us how lucky some people are and how unfortunate some are like the titular illusionist is shown here.
Plot wise, nothing is groundbreaking, very ordinary, but fitting with the rest of the film. A simple story, sentimental and straightforward, but deeply affecting.
Character wise, most characters, even the leads, are underdeveloped, but as the film goes, I don't even care anymore, the story needs no complex characters.
Direction is well, calculated I think, detailed to the bones. So much time is exerted for this film as we can see how beautiful each frame is.
Animation, whoever will say this films visual aspect sucks must be blind or insane.
Overall, I love this film, everything in it. And I forgot to tell you, it's about how trying life can be and how we can live in it with love and compassion and how we can learn from it.
This review of The Illusionist (2009) was written by Zeus M on 05 Apr 2011.
The Illusionist has generally received very positive reviews.
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