The Illusionist (2010)


A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

The Illusionist (2010)

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Released Year: 2010
Runtime: 77 minutes
Directors: Sylvain Chomet

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A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

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100
Observer - Rex Reed
A true masterpiece of visual enchantment. One of the most original and unique geniuses in cinema today, Mr. Chomet directed, wrote, illustrated and composed the music for this holiday jewel, an homage to the sweet, sad melancholia of the legendary French comic Jacques Tati.
100
Christian Science Monitor - Peter Rainer
A breathtakingly beautiful achievement in every way.
100
Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern
Exquisite images, poignant humor, echoes of cinema history and a sense of having watched genuine magic.
91
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum
The many fans of the uniquely droll 2003 animation Oscar nominee "The Triplets of Belleville" will recognize the inventive hand-drawn sensibilities of French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet in his loving and lovely new feature The Illusionist.
90
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan
There is something magical about The Illusionist's world, and that's as it should be.

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