Review of The Illusionist (2010) by Marcus W — 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. L'illusionniste continues with the pacing trademarks of Les Triplettes de Belleville (2003) but feels more special. It has one of the most tender and humble hearts I have ever seen portrayed on film, once again extinguishing all possible dialogue in order to highlight body language. We are compelled to read the characters' personalities through their actions and put attention to details, because in every shot there is something happening that is supposed to be seen, like in Tati's Playtime (1967). In this case, however, we encounter an animation feature, thus inviting all audiences around the world - including subtitle haters - to watch carefully the animation style.

The last 10 minutes are a breathtaking dream.

97/100.