The Illusionist

Theatrical - Wide 2006-08-18

Cast Edward Norton Paul Giamatti Jessica Biel Rufus Sewell Eddie Marsan
Directed by Neil Burger
Written by Neil Burger

Box Office Gross: $87,892,388

Running Time: 110 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien

Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance Thriller

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim’s scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

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The Illusionist

Posted 19 years ago

Review Date: Director: Neil Burger Writer: Neil Burger Producers: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Michael London, Bob Yari Actors: Edward Norton as Eisenheim Paul Giamatti as Chief Uhl Jessica Biel as Sophie Plot: It’s the early 1900s and we are in...

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Review: The Illusionist

Posted 19 years ago

“Writer/director Neil Burger has created here, a wonderful cinematic experience filled with lush visuals, eye-catching costumes, authentic locales, a believable and romantic love-story, as well as plenty of magic and suspense for anyone who appreciates that sort of thing.“ JoBlo...

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