jessy zaki "Everything you have seen here has been an illusion". it's the best quote I've ever heard in a movie especially now in a fake world with fake leaders, incidents, people and almost everything around us.actually it's not a call for skepticism, but for expecting everything could happen, reading between lines and how you can control others. For the movie, the direction is at its best. it's a joyful journey in the world of magic with great cinematography and wise performances. background score is suitable for the mood of the movie making you wait for what is gonna happen. What really impressed me is the climax, and what a climax! if you haven't watched it yet, go and give it a watch now at least for once :)

William Reid There was a period (2006) when there were a lot of movies about magicians (okay two). 'The Illusionist' was one of them. At the time I figured, 'you've seen one...' and you know the rest. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I watched it the other night. A great cast of interesting characters that draw you into a story that otherwise is the standard fare. The movies tries to deliver on two levels: as a romance and a 'bro'mance - which left me wanting a little more of both frankly. The plot carries enough intrigue that you'll want to know what happens at the end but it's less impressive then the movie deserves. Stand out performances from the major players make this worth watching.

jmichtate This is why God made the library. So I could see a mess like this for free.This is not a movie about magic. It's a period romance with a cross-class twist. Rich girls don't marry poor boys, Jimmy. Everybody knows that.Anyway, there's a lot of focus on costume and set, but the story is nothing compelling. We've been here before. I guess I was supposed to place more importance on the politics of the time, but I was busy skipping DVD chapters to get to the end with the Big Reveal.If you didn't see that coming, quit watching movies.I would write more, but it just isn't worth it. Remembering this horrible movie is making my brain hurt.

pesic-1 Magic aside, what is this really about? Why is European aristocracy mocked? The writer/director happens to be of Jewish ancestry, and the same goes for the protagonist of the film. This protagonist proceeds to conquer a pure-blooded German woman and ridicule and abuse not only German aristocracy, but the very royal family itself. And what does he do it with? Tricks. This trick of a film does not work on me. I see clearly what the filmmakers' motivations are and I find the film deeply offensive.Try and make it less transparent next time.Zero stars.