August 16th, 2006
The Illusionist - This is a fantasy movie that hasn’t generated a lot of pre-release buzz but it might turn out to be a very satisfying movie. It has Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel in it!
Plot Outline: In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician (Norton) uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.
Scheduled for Release on August 18th
My take on this movie - I have a sinking feeling that this movie is going to spend way too much time in various libraries, studies and drawing rooms drinking tea and smoking cigars (ala Sherlock Holmes kind of stuff) And it very much reminds me of the book Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell which did exactly that. I only made it about a hundred and fifty pages into that book before boredom made me put it down for good. I just got tired of men in vests looking at their pocket watches and talking about magic. I want to see some magic and I hope this movie delivers. If there ever was a good reason to rip off some mind bending magical feats its Jessica Biel!
Here are some links if you want to learn more about this movie:
Learn More at Amazon - Internet Movie Database - The Illusionist Official Website
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