Starring: Jean-Claude Donda, Edith Rankin
Director: Sylvain Chomet
The Scoop: French animator Chomet, who wowed with "The Triplets of Belleville" in 2003, is back with this character piece. Set in 1950s Scotland, it's the story of a fading magician whose career is being eclipsed by new forms of entertainment like rock music. When he visits a tiny rural outpost, he meets a young girl who becomes convinced he is a real magic user and their relationship reinvigorates him.
Special Features: Commentary, making-of featurette
Rated PG, 80 min. | Watch the trailer...
Director: Sylvain Chomet
The Scoop: French animator Chomet, who wowed with "The Triplets of Belleville" in 2003, is back with this character piece. Set in 1950s Scotland, it's the story of a fading magician whose career is being eclipsed by new forms of entertainment like rock music. When he visits a tiny rural outpost, he meets a young girl who becomes convinced he is a real magic user and their relationship reinvigorates him.
Special Features: Commentary, making-of featurette
Rated PG, 80 min. | Watch the trailer...
- 5/7/2011
- by NextMovie Staff
- NextMovie
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