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Mood:
- AtmosphericStylizedSuspensefulCaptivatingOffbeatMind Bending
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Plot:
- Performer's LifeForbidden LoveWizards and MagiciansDishonestyLove and RomanceMind and SoulRivalrySupernatural Ability more...
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Genres:
- DramaPeriodRomanceIndependentMystery
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Time/Period:
- 19th CenturyVictorian
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Place:
- AustriaEnglandLondon
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Praise:
- Award WinnerCritically Acclaimed
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Style:
- Twists and TurnsVoice Over
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Based on:
- Based on Short Story
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Attitudes:
- SeriousSemi Fantastic
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- Sexual ContentViolent Content
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The Illusionist, 2006
English
Czech Republic, USA
Profile of The Illusionist
The mood of The Illusionist is stylized, atmospheric, and captivating. The plot centers around wizards and magicians, forbidden love, and the life of a performer. It is a drama, independent, and romance movie. Stylistically, The Illusionist involves twists and turns and includes a voice over. In approach, it is serious. The setting is Austria and London. The Illusionist happens in the Victorian era. It is derived from a short story. The movie is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that The Illusionist includes sexual content and violent content.
Summary of The Illusionist
In 1900 Vienna, a magician named Eisenheim the Illusionist is mystifying audiences with a remarkable magic act that is seemingly too good to believe. Chief Inspector Uhl, who is in the pocket of Crown Prince Leopold--and considers himself somewhat of an amateur conjurer--becomes obsessed with Eisenheim; Uhl is not only desperate to find out the secrets behind Eisenheim's tricks but also worried that the master magician might pose a threat to the crown prince's nefarious plans. In addition, Eisenheim is quickly growing close to Duchess Sophie von Teschen, his childhood love, who is engaged to Leopold. As Eisenheim's act becomes even more amazing--including apparently raising the spirits of the dead--he enrages the crown prince even further, leading to deception and murder. Edward Norton (FIGHT CLUB), who studied magic with Ricky Jay (THE SPANISH PRISONER) in preparing for the role, is terrific as Eisenheim, an enigmatic showman hiding a dark side. The excellent supporting cast features fine performances by Rufus Sewell (A KNIGHT'S TALE) as the evil, conniving Leopold; Jessica Biel (7TH HEAVEN) as the beautiful Sophie; and Paul Giamatti (SIDEWAYS) as the perceptive but bumbling Uhl. Written and directed by Neil Burger (INTERVIEW WITH THE ASSASSIN), THE ILLUSIONIST, which is based on a short story by Pulitzer Prizewinner Steven Millhauser, is a complex tale filled with mystery and awe. The compelling score was composed by minimalist musician Philip Glass and conducted by Michael Reisman.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | Czech Republic, USA |
| Release date: | 27 April 2006 |
| Runtime: | 110 min |
Cast and Crew
as Eisenheim
as Sophie
as Inspector Uhl
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The New York Times
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- by: Stephen Holden
Entertainment Weekly
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- by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
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