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- 2006
- PG-13
- Freestyle Releasing
- 1 h 50 m
- 2006
- PG-13
- Freestyle Releasing
- 1 h 50 m
Summary Set in turn-of-the-centuy Vienna, this supernatural mystery combines romance, politics and magic. (Yari Film Group)
Directed By: Neil Burger
Written By: Steven Millhauser, Neil Burger
- 2006
- PG-13
- Freestyle Releasing
- 1 h 50 m
- 2006
- PG-13
- Freestyle Releasing
- 1 h 50 m
The Illusionist
68
8.8
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Summary Set in turn-of-the-centuy Vienna, this supernatural mystery combines romance, politics and magic. (Yari Film Group)
Directed By: Neil Burger
Written By: Steven Millhauser, Neil Burger
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
68
78% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
22% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
68
78% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
22% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
The ending dispels a lot of the magic, but the silent-movie palette is gorgeous, and the film is worth seeing for the inspired hamming of Paul Giamatti as Vienna's chief inspector, whose plummy tones made me sure I could hear the ghost of James Mason cackling.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 427 User Ratings
8.8
89% Positive
381 Ratings
381 Ratings
7% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
3% Negative
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 427 User Ratings
8.8
89% Positive
381 Ratings
381 Ratings
7% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
3% Negative
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
A masterpiece, amazing story, amazing actors, your eyes will be in the screen every minute, amazing end
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One of the Best Movies ever... WoooW, what a Plot, Actors & End^^ Must see Movie...
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Illusionist is like an overupholstered wing chair in the corner of a men's club -- you settle in only to be startled by how ridiculously comfy you are.
The movie also is designed to be an actor's showcase for Norton and Giamatti, two of the best movie actors of their generation. Each has his moments of fire, but some element is missing from the script that would make this duel of the titans riveting.
The Illusionist might trick some moviegoers into thinking it's clever, deft, old-fashioned fun. But I urge those folks to stay home with a real classic romantic thriller on DVD or cable to remember the difference. This film doesn't even manage to breathe old life into the forms it apes.
While it might have made a good short, as a feature film The Illusionist comes across like a magician whose tricks are transparent.
The Illusionist shows off its tricks.
The Illusionist initially has eye popping appeal with a cast of great actors. The premise itself is as mysterious as it sounds, and the result it a fine movie. It suffers though with a lack of explanation for blatant phenomenon's it preforms and then ignores.
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Honestly, Idon't know how to express the feeling I got after I saw it. I went to the movies to watch it, and it looked so interesting that I had expectations; yet, well...I didn't get the 'wow' feeling. I perhaps should watch it again...should I? don't even remember the ending. Does that say something about how interesting it was? I guess so. I will say a 6...? I may go and watch it again! I don't want to be unfair, and I am curious to see how I feel about it this time. So far, just a 6.
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Production Company
Bull's Eye Entertainment,
Bob Yari Productions,
Contagious Entertainment,
Michael London Productions,
Stillking Films
Release Date Aug 18, 2006
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Nothing is what it seems
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
New York Film Critics, Online
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
