Storyline
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crowned prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Directors
Cast
Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Erich Redman, Edward Norton, James Babson, Brian Caspe, Eddie Marsan, Vincent Franklin, Michael Carter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Fisher, Ellen Savaria, Karl Johnson, Nicholas Blane, Robert Russell, Vladimir Kulhavy, Brendan Gunn, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ryan James, Rufus Sewell, Jake Wood, Philip McGough, Andreas Grothusen, Vitezslav Bouchner, David O'Kelly, Richard Rowlands, Reuben-Henry Biggs, Noel Le Bon, David Fellowes, Jan Nemejovský, Ivo Novák, Duke Faeger, Petr Meissel, Jeff Smith, Ivan Urbánek
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Reviews
90
Village Voice
Beautifully acted and handsomely mounted, this gorgeous period piece is an intelligent and intriguing exploration of "the dark arts" -- less dependent on mere hocus-pocus than on the convincing journey of the soul undertaken by its hero.
83
Entertainment Weekly
The Illusionist looks rigorously styled and measured, and every one of Norton's postures feels chosen. Yet the interesting actor has chosen so thoughtfully that we're riveted.
80
Outstanding production values and mysterious subject matter give the film a surprisingly opulent feel for an independent Sundance entry.
80
By the end, the canniest viewers may not be fooled, but--and you can believe this--they may be mesmerized.
75
Rolling Stone
Edward Norton is at his best here, chalking up another boundary-stretching performance this year in the wake of the unfairly overlooked "Down in the Valley."
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