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DVD : The Illusionist (Widescreen Edition)In association with Amazon.comstarring: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan directed by: Neil Burger  List Price: $19.98 Amazon.com's Price: $14.99 You Save: $4.99 (25%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: NORTON/GIAMATTI/BIEL EAN: 0024543402374 Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 09, 2007 Running Time: 109 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: September 01, 2006 Sales Rank: 1823 MPN: 024543402374 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: A magician falls in love with the crown prince's fiancee leading to obsession and crime. No Track Information Available Media Type: DVD Artist: NORTON/GIAMATTI/BIEL Title: ILLUSIONIST Street Release Date: 01/09/2007 Genre: DRAMA Amazon.com: First screened in Europe and scheduled for limited release in the U.S., The Illusionist offers welcome proof that "arthouse" quality needn't be limited to the arthouses. Set in turn-of-the-century Vienna, this stately, elegant period film benefited from a crossover release in mainstream cinemas, and showed considerable box-office staying power--granted, teenage mallrats and lusty males may have been drawn to the allure of Seventh Heaven alumna Jessica Biel, who rises to the occasion with a fine performance. But there's equal appeal in the casting of Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti, who bring their formidable talents to bear on the intriguing tale of a celebrated magician named Eisenheim (Norton) whose stage performance offends the Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), a vindictive lout who aims to marry Duchess Sophie (Biel), Eisenheim's childhood friend and now, 15 years later, his would-be lover. This romantic rivalry and Eisenheim's increasingly enigmatic craft of illusion are investigated by Chief Inspector Uhl (Giamatti), who's under Leopold's command and is therefore not to be trusted as Eisenheim and Sophie draw closer to their inevitable reunion. Cleverly adapted by director Neil Burger from Steven Millhauser's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist," and boasting exquisite production values and a fine score by Philip Glass, The Illusionist is the kind of class act that fully deserved its unusually wide and appreciative audience. -- Jeff Shannon Beyond The Illusionist
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 Rating:  - no illusions here-- it's badThere is so much wrong with the Illusionist I have to start with the two things that are right: first, Paul Giamatti. He does a great job and frankly the only time the movie comes alive is when he's on screen. Second, the character actor playing Crown Prince Leopold's valet. He expresses anguish, shame and shock using nothing but body language and his eyes. Very good. The guy playing Leopold was fairly interesting and can look back on his role here without shame. Now, what's wrong? ... Read More Rating:  - Buy It!!!!I first saw this movie at my daughter's and have watched it about a dozen times since then. I have a CD of the music and have played it over and over. Such haunting themes and wonderful memories of scenes. i would recommend this movie to any and all. At the end of the movie when the inspector is realizing what has happened is perfect!! Rating: - A favorite of mineI thought this was a great movie. Watched it with my 15yo daughter, she loved it, too. So did my husband. Now I'm taking it to my mom's. I think she'll like it alot too. I didn't find it boring at all and can't even compare it to any other. There aren't many movies that I like enough to watch more than once. Rating: - one of the BEST Edward Norton Films!everyone recommended this movie to me, and im glad they did. this is by far one of the best movies Edward Norton has done. word to the wise, watch it from the beginning to understand what happens, esp at the end of the movie. definately an ending i wasnt ready for. Rating:  - A smart and fun ride.The Illusionist has great acting and a good story. It tends to drag in a few places but it's definitely worth a rental. The magical tricks are fun and interesting to watch. The ending was kind of.......... Ho hum. Not nearly as good as The Prestige, but if your looking for a solid movie based on magic then this movie is a good place to start. Browse for similar items by category:
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