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The Illusionist [Widescreen]

Actor(s): Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan
Director(s): Neil Burger
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Details

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations
Movie Release: 2006
DVD Release: 01/09/2007
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Members Wishing: 19
Genres: Drama, Romance, Romantic Drama, Period Film, Supernatural Drama
See Also: The Illusionist [Fullscreen], The Illusionist

Synopsis

A supernaturally talented magician attempts to undermine the rigid social structure of turn-of-the-century Vienna by using his powers to win the love of his upper-class, childhood sweetheart in director Neil Burger's cinematic adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser's short story. Though the ill-fated childhood romance between cabinetmaker's son Eisenheim (Edward Norton) and upper-class Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel) eventually resulted in the heartbroken young man leaving Austria to explore the world, his dreams of one day reuniting with the beautiful duchess never faded. Upon returning to Vienna 15 years later as a talented and renowned illusionist, Eisenheim's hopes of a reunion seem dashed when he learns that Sophie is currently engaged to the Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). As the tensions between the Eisenheim and Leopold elevate, urbane Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) finds his sympathy toward Eisenheim growing, despite his formal obligations to the powerful prince. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Edward Norton - Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti - Chief Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel - Duchess Sophie von Teschen
Rufus Sewell - Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan - Josef Fischer

Awards

2006	Best Screenplay (nominee)	Independent Spirit Awards	Neil Burger
2006	Best Cinematography (winner)	New York Film Critics Online	Dick Pope
2006	Best Score (winner)	New York Film Critics Online	Philip Glass
2006	Best Score (winner)	Broadcast Film Critics Association	Philip Glass
2006	Best Cinematography (winner)	San Diego Film Critics Association	Dick Pope
2006	Best Original Score (nominee)	Online Film Critics Association	Philip Glass
2006	Best Cinematography (nominee)	American Society of Cinematographers	Dick Pope
2006	Best Cinematography (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Dick Pope
2006	Best Costumes in a Period Film (nominee)	Costume Guild Awards	Ngila Dickson

Member Reviews

Valerie P. - ORLEANS, MI wrote on 6/27/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I didn't know much about this movie, so I didn't have very high expectations. Let's just say that this was a spectacular movie! I loved everything about it. It was like someone reading you a story, and the twists and turns are amazing. I highly recommend this one.

Karen T. - CLEWISTON, FL wrote on 6/4/2008...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love this movie! This is the kind of movie with each actor is well fitted to the part/charater they are portraying.
It is like a good book, just have to keep turning the pages and found out what happens next.
The sound track is beautiful and the illusions are wonderful. Just enough twists and turns to keep things interesting.

Aimee M. wrote on 11/16/2007...

4 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Not as predictable as most movies. It has enough action to keep you excited, and plenty of plot twists to keep you interested.

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