The Illusionist Reviews

I don't usually like specific era movies set in the 1900's but this story surpasses the period and you find yourself getting past the era...the story seems timeless. I enjoy each character and how they fit into the plot. Don't miss a scene because of a bathroom break...hold it until the end because so many scenes carry important information pivotal to the plot! The ending has a good twist... — Great performances by Jessica Biel and Edward Norton. —… read full review »

This was a wonderful love story! Edward Norton always gives a great performance no matter what role he plays. The set design and feeling of the movie added to the sense of mystery and intrigue. The era of the movie further adds to the beauty of the story.  True love never dies as we see in this movie. It was refreshing to see a surprise ending that wasnt… read full review »

I rented The Illusionist at the same time as The Prestige and have to say that of the two it's much better.  It's still not as good as The Count Of Monte Cristo but comes very close.  In  fact it's so good I could easily watch it again, which if you know me means a lot since I will almost never watch a movie more than once. In movie which takes place I believe in the early 1900's in Vienna.  Eisenheim ,(Edward Norton) is a mysterious stage magician who comes from poor roots but falls in love with an upper class girl named Sophie(Jessica… read full review »

Now, this may be classified as a chic flick ... but it's actually a chic flick that the hubby can / will love as well.  This is one of those movies that both of us have now watched twice as it was so engaging to watch the first time that I had to see if I missed anything. — There's a new movie out with Edward Norton that looks every bit as engaging as this one. — This one is a high recommend for those of you who appreciate great acting and a good story that's a bit magical.  It has a bit of a twist that's interesting. — With my Eastern European heritage, I felt… read full review »

I absolutely loved this movie! The plot is amazing, the acting superb. There is no negatives about this movie. It has one of the best casts. Ed Norton isnt known to have a bad movie at all. Kudos to the person who thought to have the #1 hottest from Maxims 100 Most beautiful women. From the beginning to the end you are entranced. You want to know what is going on and the movie keeps you hooked all the way to the very end. The ending leaves you completely… read full review »

This movie was fantastic.  The plot is interesting, I certainly didn't guess the ending, and loved the magic.  It is better to rent or own, so you can re-review the ending and get all the bits that flash by tying it all together.  Poor boy and rich girl are in love, rich family tears them apart, poor boy makes good but evil man already in line to marry rich girl, poor boy gets girl in the end.  It is a more realistic, darker 'Princess… read full review »

I loved this movie from beginning to end! I bought the DVD as soon as it hit the racks!! The acting, the suspense, the surprises and the period costuming were wonderful!  I especially loved the "trail" that was left behind and the reconstruction of the plot.  It was like the trail of breadcrumbs left by Hansel &… read full review »

The actors did an outstanding job with the magic performed. Edward Norton, as always, gave a wonderful performance! It takes place in the 1900's and Edward plays a magician who falls in love with an upperclass woman. It's a nice love story that has you guessing along the way.… read full review »