Ever since I was a child, I have always been fascinated with magic and the explanation behind magic tricks. Edward Norton is Eisenheim, the illusionist that manages to astonish the world with his bold magic performance. This movie is captivating not only though its plot, but also thanks to the small details.
“The Illusionist” will always leave you wondering “now, how does he do it?” And just like all the good movies, we needed a love story between our hero and some damsel in distress. Jessica Biel is Sophie, the childhood friend of Eisenheim and his secret love. Due to certain social differences, Eisenheim and Sophie were separated by their parent when they were younger and never permitted to speak to each other again. The two are reunited after many years on stage, when she is a volunteer to one of Eisenheim’s illusions. But how do you separate the love of your life from the Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), a man whose anger and frustration are only exceeded by his power.
So, what is there to do to gain the love of your life back when she is engaged to a man that will track them down and kill them both if they ever pulled a stun like that. However, when Sophie decides to leave the prince, we have a twisted turn of events which make the movie even more captivating than it was in the beginning.
“The Illusionist” will always leave you wondering “now, how does he do it?” And just like all the good movies, we needed a love story between our hero and some damsel in distress. Jessica Biel is Sophie, the childhood friend of Eisenheim and his secret love. Due to certain social differences, Eisenheim and Sophie were separated by their parent when they were younger and never permitted to speak to each other again. The two are reunited after many years on stage, when she is a volunteer to one of Eisenheim’s illusions. But how do you separate the love of your life from the Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), a man whose anger and frustration are only exceeded by his power.
So, what is there to do to gain the love of your life back when she is engaged to a man that will track them down and kill them both if they ever pulled a stun like that. However, when Sophie decides to leave the prince, we have a twisted turn of events which make the movie even more captivating than it was in the beginning.
Edward Norton este, in opinia mea, unul dintre cei mai buni actori contemporani si consider ca urmatoarele filme atesta acest lucru: Primal Fear, The Painted Veil, 25th Hour, Fight Club, American History X.
ReplyDeletedeja am mai sus 2 filme care nu le-am vazut...merci de pont Tudor :D
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