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68 out of 100

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    100
    Deserved an end-of-the-year prestige release, is a true work of art in a marketplace filled with velvet paintings. It's positively magical, the reason we loved movies in the first place.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    100
    A lush piece of romanticism.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Olly Richards
    60
    It's not on a gasp-inducing making-the-Statue-Of-Liberty-disappear level, but with its opulent presentation and confident storytelling, The Illusionist has the power to keep an audience rapt like a good old-fashioned card trick.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 90
  3. Negative: 3 out of 90
  1. kingshahid
    10
    A great movie, I loved the twist right at the end. The entire movie was brilliant from the cast, costume, and story. It got me interested in illusionists now - I would love to see a live show.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. CraigAS
    5
    Looks great, but the pay-off at the end isn't big enough to justify the rest of the film. Leaves you with a "oh... and?" feeling.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. AshIdontthinkso
    3
    C'mon Len H. Dont make excuses for the movie. "If you have a week romantic side... this is a great movie" ??? I dont think the romantics went to watch this movie. It failed... it built up a tremendous plot, but only managed to blow hot air in the end. Its a cop out. .... The unpredictability was in its predictability.... plus its outrageous ending and wind up. Its easy to come up with a thriller if you dont plan to reveal the answers. So what's with the butterflies... and what's with the orange tree coming to life (the picture showed mechanical instrument underneath the pot --- give me a break...) If you're into credibility of a storyline first and foremost... this one is no good. If you care about all the other stuff mentioned here, how great the cinematography or lighting is... then go for it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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