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The Illusionist (2006) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 241,805 users
Metascore: 68/100
Reviews: 631 user | 234 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. Director:Neil Burger |
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Cast
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| Rufus Sewell | ... | ||
| Eddie Marsan | ... |
Josef Fischer
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Jurka
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Tom Fisher | ... |
Willigut
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Young Eisenheim
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| Eleanor Tomlinson | ... | ||
| Karl Johnson | ... |
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Vincent Franklin | ... |
Loschek
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Herr Doebler
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Philip McGough | ... |
Dr. Hofzinser
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Count Rainer
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Michael Carter | ... |
Von Thurnburg
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In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances. Despite having not seen each other in fifteen years when they were teenagers, they almost immediately recognize each other as Eduard Abramovich and Sophie von Teschen, they who had a doomed romance at that time due to their class differences. The Duchess is soon to be wed to the Crown Prince Leopold in what would be for him a marriage solely in pursuit of power: overthrowing his father, the Emperor Leopold, as well as overtaking the Hungarian side of the empire. The Crown Prince is known to use violence against women if it suits his needs or purposes. As such, the Duchess, who realizes that she still loves Eisenheim and he her, can never leave the Crown Prince without it jeopardizing her life. After Eisenheim humiliates the Crown Prince at a private show which results in an ... Written by Huggo
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 September 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
L'illusionniste See more »Box Office
Budget:
$16,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£675,293 (UK) (2 March 2007)Gross:
£161,900 (UK) (20 August 2010)Company Credits
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woman in audience: It's her. I know it's her! She wants to tell us something.
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(uncredited)
Composed by Philip Glass
Performed by Michael Riesman
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Trivia
The character of Eisenheim is closely based on the magician and supposed clairvoyant Erik Jan Hanussen, who was famous in Vienna in the early part of the 20th century and was murdered by Nazi soldiers in 1933. See more »Goofs
The blood from Sophie was on the right side of the horse yet her wound is on the left side. But, as she rides the horse out of the stables, she is slumped over the right side, her left side pressing against the right side of the horse. See more »Quotes
[first lines]woman in audience: It's her. I know it's her! She wants to tell us something.
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Soundtracks
The Illusionist(uncredited)
Composed by Philip Glass
Performed by Michael Riesman
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The Illusionist is a very entertaining movie. The beginning of the movie sets an awesome foundation for the rest of the film to work with, without making the rest of the movie predictable and pointless. Although the basic story of boy gets girl, boy loses girl may not be original, the way the plot is presented with the excellent magical imagery keeps one interested in Edward Norton's character. My only complaint would be that the movie needs a little editing towards the end as the creators seem to show basically the same scene over and over in an attempt to drive home Norton's character's emotional distress. Unfortunately, this gets a little monotonous for viewers. Still, Norton, Sewell, Giamatti (and surprisingly Biel) provide excellent performances that, along with the beautiful cinematography, make a great movie.