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  • 2011
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  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Distribber
  • 1 h 28 m

Summary A coming of age journey set in the quirky subculture of magic, Make Believe follows six of the world's best young magicians as they pursue the title of Teen World Champion and lead us on their personal journeys of transformation through magic. (Firefly Films)

Directed By: Clay Tweel

Written By: Cleven S. Loham

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Distribber
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Distribber
  • 1 h 28 m

Make Believe

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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Summary A coming of age journey set in the quirky subculture of magic, Make Believe follows six of the world's best young magicians as they pursue the title of Teen World Champion and lead us on their personal journeys of transformation through magic. (Firefly Films)

Directed By: Clay Tweel

Written By: Cleven S. Loham

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75
May 11, 2011
A charming documentary about the finalists in the Teenage Magician Contest at the annual World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
70
May 27, 2011
These talented, dedicated kids aren't making believe about anything - they're making art out of shimmering illusion, intricate manipulation and blithe misdirection. (In magic, as distinct from filmmaking, misdirection is a good thing.)
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW
70
May 14, 2011
A charming, affectionate and often elegantly executed study of teenage magicians, their craft and the social shadows they step out of when they do their stuff.
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60
May 17, 2011
Watching even the most tossed-off gag is worth whatever shortcomings Make Believe has, including its lack of real drama.
By Mark Keizer FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 21, 2011
Structurally, this becomes a little monotonous because there's just no denying that some kids are more interesting than others.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
50
May 10, 2011
The drama is merely serviceable until the last moment, when the winner makes the competition disappear.
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40
May 10, 2011
First-time director J. Clay Tweel oversells the importance of both the Vegas event and of magic in general-you'd think he were filming a spiritual movement rather than hidden-ball tricks. His wide-eyed subjects do make magic happen-but that has less to do with illusion than innocence.
By Eric Hynes FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Firefly Theater & Films, Level 22
Release Date May 13, 2011
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Pick a Star. Any Star.
Website http://www.makebelievefilm.com/
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Awards

Los Angeles Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Austin Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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