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Customer Reviews
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no illusions here-- it's bad
There is so much wrong with the Illusionist I have to start with the two things that are right: first, Paul Giamatti. He does a great job and frankly the only time the movie comes alive is when he's on screen. Second, the character actor playing Crown Prince Leopold's valet. He expresses anguish, shame and shock using nothing but body language and his eyes. Very good. The guy playing Leopold was fairly interesting and can look back on his role here without shame.
Now, what's wrong? Edward Norton, sure he's a great actor but not in this flick. He spends the entire movie looking like he's got hemorrhoids. The flat voice, the stiff ooh don't make the itch and burn start up again walk, the dead eyed stare--- none of that looked like a man in love and there were times when I was laughing at him. Plus his accent weaved in and out worse than Kevin Costner as Robin Hood. Sometimes he sounded like an Austrian and sometimes he sounded like a dude from Idaho.
Jessica Biel is a pretty girl and she really has nothing to do but look lovely in her role but she can't even do that. She seemed like an android. She walked and talked but was completely souless. Her version of Sophie wouldn't turn most men's heads for more than a night, the audience is asked to believe that this bland, stilted creature somehow held a man's heart for 15 years. Nah.
Finally, the big reveal at the end made no darn sense. It was impossible. No good detective would've been fooled, the Romeo and Juliet potion was a cheap trick.
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Buy It!!!!
I first saw this movie at my daughter's and have watched it about a dozen times since then. I have a CD of the music and have played it over and over. Such haunting themes and wonderful memories of scenes. i would recommend this movie to any and all. At the end of the movie when the inspector is realizing what has happened is perfect!!
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A favorite of mine
I thought this was a great movie. Watched it with my 15yo daughter, she loved it, too. So did my husband. Now I'm taking it to my mom's. I think she'll like it alot too. I didn't find it boring at all and can't even compare it to any other. There aren't many movies that I like enough to watch more than once.
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one of the BEST Edward Norton Films!
everyone recommended this movie to me, and im glad they did. this is by far one of the best movies Edward Norton has done. word to the wise, watch it from the beginning to understand what happens, esp at the end of the movie. definately an ending i wasnt ready for.
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A smart and fun ride.
The Illusionist has great acting and a good story.
It tends to drag in a few places but it's definitely worth a rental.
The magical tricks are fun and interesting to watch.
The ending was kind of.......... Ho hum.
Not nearly as good as The Prestige, but if your looking for a solid movie based on magic then this movie is a good place to start.
