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Title: The Illusionist (2006)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Edward Norton | ... | Eisenheim | |
| Paul Giamatti | ... | Inspector Uhl | |
| Jessica Biel | ... | Sophie | |
| Rufus Sewell | ... | Crown Prince Leopold | |
| Eddie Marsan | ... | Josef Fischer (as Edward Marsan) | |
| Jake Wood | ... | Jurka | |
| Tom Fisher | ... | Willigut | |
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | ... | Young Eisenheim (as Aaron Johnson) | |
| Eleanor Tomlinson | ... | Young Sophie | |
| Karl Johnson | ... | Doctor / Old Man | |
| Vincent Franklin | ... | Loschek | |
| Nicholas Blane | ... | Herr Doebler | |
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Philip McGough | ... | Dr. Hofzinser |
| Erich Redman | ... | Count Rainer | |
| Michael Carter | ... | Von Thurnburg | |
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
I love movies of all type for different reasons. Action movies to become stimulated physically, comedies to laugh my troubles away, suspense to sit on the edge of my seat. But mostly, I attend movies to escape from a humdrum and dangerous world. "The Illusionist" is the ultimate in escape movies. It is gripping from he opening scene and the grip lasts until the final realization. The story is masterfully crafted and the screenplay intriguing. The special effects and illusions are entertainment enough. But all of this surrounded in the backdrop of the story, it's movement from one idea to another is an added treat. First there is the marvelous acting of all the major actors, surrounded by great support. The cinematography and music are awesome. This movie is filled with entertainment, suspense, romance, sensuality tastefully done, treachery and surprises. I have not been so entranced by a movie since the first Banderas Zorro movie. I didn't look at my watch once and the one hour and forty-five minutes flew by in delight. I want to see this movie over and over again. and I will still marvel at its perfection. You all must go and see it.