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The Illusionist (2006) (Pan & Scan)

Product Details: The Illusionist (2006)

Edition:DVD Pan & Scan
MPAA Rating:PG-13
Release Date:01/09/2007
UPC:024543408413
Directed by:Neil Burger
Featuring:Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, See all cast

Synopsis: The Illusionist (2006)

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...
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, Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) is charged by Leopold to expose Eisenheim, and Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.

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Features: The Illusionist (2006)

Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Featurette: "Jessica Biel on THE ILLUSIONIST"
Behind the Scenes: Making Of
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer

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    The Illusionist

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 7, 2007

    Pros: magical ;)

    Cons: none

    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 magicia...n onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods -- and a dormant love affair is rekindled. The rest is for your viewing..a great movie. Read more Less

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    Magic, Mystery,......Murder?

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 30, 2007

    Pros: The plot has just enough twists to make audiences wonder all the way to the end without being utterly confused.

    Cons: The movie completely lacks any real bonus features. The features that are presented are lacking in any substance and do little to add or detract from the movie.

    A magician never tells his secrets. Such is the code of the magician. And such is the case with The Illusionist. This movie is one of the rare gems of the non-blockbuster crop from 2006. There are secrets kept throghout the movie that while may have ...been revleade, others were kept secret, leaving audiences to wonder how exactly the scenarios worked out. At the same time that those questions were raised, audiences were left with just enough answers to leave them satisfied. Co-star Jessica Biel makes the statement in both of the "bonus features" (what little there is of them) that this movie is not just romance. And in a way, she is right. While the main story is a romance story, it is unlike other romance movies in that the story's writer does not let it overpower the other elements of the movie. The magic show scenes are extremely impressive. There is something about not just the shows themselves, but also about the setting of the shows that draws the audience in and makes them want to watch. Whether it is the construction of the homes, or perhaps the lighting of the entire movie, the setting is stupendous. And there is something peculiar about the coloring of the film that really gives it an aged feel. That coloring adds even more to the movie. It makes it feel more realistic, along with the opening and closing effect of each scene as if the movie was actually made during the time period in question. The effect in question is one that was used on many silent movies around the turn of the century (early 19th Century). The costumes are just as good as the scenery. They, like everything else in this movie, look as if they were right out of that time. The chemistry between Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti makes the movie even more believeable. Many times, actors are teamed up on screen, and the lack of chemistry is painfully obvious. With these two, however, it is obvious that the chemistry was there, and that it worked very well. This movie is truly magic in many ways. It is magic in that it keeps audiences mezmerized because of the storyline. It is also a movie about the magic of love, and about magic itself. It is definitely a movie that while it may or may not be forgotten in years to come, it will never disappear. Read more Less

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