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The Illusionist
The Illusionist
6.3
/10
3,302 Ratings

THE ILLUSIONIST

Directed by Neil Burger
United States, Czechia, 2006
Drama, Thriller, Romance

Synopsis

In Vienna during the early 1900s, a renowned magician named Eisenheim falls for an engaged duchess and uses his abilities to win her over from the clutches of her fiancé, the Crown Prince.

Synopsis

In Vienna during the early 1900s, a renowned magician named Eisenheim falls for an engaged duchess and uses his abilities to win her over from the clutches of her fiancé, the Crown Prince.

Our take

The link between cinema and magic has been there from the start. Joining forces with Edward Norton (terrific, of course) and the lovely Jessica Biel, Neil Burger scored a transporting sleeper hit. Part mystery, part thriller, part romance, this classical tale hooks our fascination for tricks.