Magicians (2007)

Director:

Andrew O'Connor

Writers:

David Britland (story) &
Andy Nyman (story) ...

Release Date:

18 May 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Don't ask how they do it, ask why?

Plot:

A pair of rivaling stage magicians are forced to confront their falling out over a guillotine mishap when they compete in a magic competition. |

Plot Keywords:

Magician | Guillotine | Fear Of Flying | Nudity | Surprise After End Credits

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Robert Webb	...	Karl
David Mitchell	...	Harry
Sarah Hadland	...	Carol
Paul Mark Elliott	...	Theatre Manager
Karen Seacombe	...	Female Customer
Phil Nice	...	Male Customer
Jessica Hynes	...	Linda (as Jessica Stevenson)
Darren Boyd	...	Otto
Miranda Hart	...	Bank Manager
Angel Coulby	...	Receptionist
Robin Weaver	...	Caroline
Priyanga Burford	...	Female Colleague
Andrea Riseborough	...	Dani
Geoffrey McGivern	...	Magic Shop Manager
Marek Larwood	...	Colin

Runtime:

90 min | Germany:90 min (European Film Market)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

Ireland:15A | Germany:12 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Jersey, Channel Islands

Company:

Breakout Films

Trivia:

The external, and most internal, shots of the theatre on Jersey, where the final of the Magic Shield competition is held, were shot at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham. Many of the theatre's ushers were recruited as extras to play ushers in the film.

Quotes:

Mike Francis: Well, I don't think anyone has seen a final quite like that, and I do not in any way mean that in a positive sense.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#11.5)" (2006)

Big Fan Disappointed

It's hard to comment on this film. I'm a big fan of Mitchell and Webb and thought this film was really going to make me laugh...it didn't. There are some funny moments but nothing special, and i agree that it falls very short of Peep Show and definitely thought that Armstrong and Bain could have come up with something a lot more exciting and funny. The plot is boring and a few gags enable it to just keep going but the writers have a long way to go until they reach Pegg and Wright, in the British Comedy Films department...Stick to T.V.

I'd say it's a film to rent or go round your mates house and watch if they end up buying it. But my advice is...don't waste your money.