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The Illusionist (2006)

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Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is a stage magician who amazes the audiences of turn-of-the-century Vienna, drawing the attention of Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). When the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel), assists the magician onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods -- and a dormant love affair is rekindled. As the clandestine romance continues,... See Full Description
Genres: Drama and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 49 min.
Release Date: August 18th, 2006 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.
Distributors:
Yari Film Group
U.S. Box Office: $39,825,798
Cast and Credits
Starring: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan
Directed by: Neil Burger
Produced by: Jane Garnett, Jane Garnett, Joey Horvitz
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Critics Reviews Average Grade:   B   
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Can't conjure up a proper ending, but otherwise very well done and quite enjoyable." more...
B
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...the show's stolen by Paul Giamatti..." more...
B
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"Crisply acted..." more...
B
E! Online, Dezhda Mountz
"...lushly romantic mystery." more...
B+
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User Reviews Average Grade:  B+   
Tonight I give you.......... Eisenheim!!!!  by njcurveball (8/23/2006)
267 out of 295 people found this review helpful
If you can find one of the rare showings for this movie that isn't packed, you...Full Review
  B+
First Oscar-worthy movie of the year  by rovigari (8/18/2006)
258 out of 288 people found this review helpful
I went in to watch this movie skeptically. However, from beginning to end, it was...Full Review
  A+
It's exactly what it is.....an Illusion.  by movieslordforever (8/18/2006)
121 out of 157 people found this review helpful
You may take this as a trick.After watching the film,you'll probably ask,whether...Full Review
  B
Worthy illusions  by nyammrei (8/19/2006)
107 out of 221 people found this review helpful
Before i start my review, i must write down few of my fav movie this year, so you...Full Review
  A-
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