The Illusionist

bobman1235
bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
edited October 2009 in Music & Movies
Couldn't find a thread about this movie anywhere, so here goes.

Just watched this. Thought it was fantastic. Visually great, the story was entertaining, good characters.... just good all around. I actually thought the "surprise ending" was kind of predictable, but didn't care in the least. Totally recommended.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    Gotta love ed norton. I thought he did a good job and was perfect for the role.
    Lovin that music year after year.

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    Thanks, Bobman. I bought this one yesterday, because admittedly Edward Norton is my favorite actor by far. Haven't watched it yet, but I am glad to hear you liked it.

    BTW -- If you have seen this and like it make sure you see The Prestige. This comes from a friend who has seen both, and I would recommend The Prestige on it's own having seen that myself.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2007
    Demiurge wrote:
    Edward Norton is my favorite actor by far.

    I heard that he broke 3 bones in his back last week while filming a new movie. Great actor. Especially American History X, imho - his best role and performance.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited January 2007
    When will "THE PRESTIGE" be out on dvd? Anyone have a clue?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    Have this movie waiting in my mailbox for me tonight courtesy of Netflix... I've been dying to see both this and The Prestige. I love the history of magic... especially during its heyday around the turn of the (last) century.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    ND13 wrote:
    When will "THE PRESTIGE" be out on dvd? Anyone have a clue?

    Another month and a half - Feb 20. I'm looking forward to that one as well.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    The Prestige is one of the best movies of the year.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited January 2007
    While I liked "The Illusionist", I felt that there was something missing. I for one could have sat through another 30-45 minutes of this movie, without fatigue. His skills could have been better explained that way......like where did he disappear to for all those years....where did he learn the illusions...etc, etc.

    I have a feeling that "The Prestige" will be an even better movie and I can't wait to get it on HD DVD or Blu-Ray, whichever it's released on.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    My God, this movie was fantastic. Don't know what else to say. It was a bit oddly paced, but it was easy to overlook.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2007
    Watched it last night. I thought it was very intriguing. Great acting, too.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2007
    ND13 wrote:
    While I liked "The Illusionist", I felt that there was something missing. I for one could have sat through another 30-45 minutes of this movie, without fatigue. His skills could have been better explained that way......like where did he disappear to for all those years....where did he learn the illusions...etc, etc.

    I have a feeling that "The Prestige" will be an even better movie and I can't wait to get it on HD DVD or Blu-Ray, whichever it's released on.

    My wife and I just watched this last night. After seeing "The Prestige" and now this one, "The Illusionist" takes the cake big time. The prestige just had something lacking, whereas this movie here, was rock solid. I actually liked the fact that they didn't tell you the complete background. Left it open to interpretation. I agree that I could have had easily another 40 mins and never once been bored.

    A top notch film, if anybody hasn't seen it. Excellent directing, excellent acting, and a superb plot.

    Sure am glad I blind bought it :D:D
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2007
    I liked both the Illusionist and Prestige, both fantasies, but the Illusionist was from a romantic short story. While it was a very tight adaptation, it was light fantasy. The illusions (which I thought were understated, yet compelling) were clearly CGI or camera tricks. The Prestige made no bones about the business side of magic and exposed the illusions. It was a much deeper story and took a few very entertaining twists. I'll probably watch the Illusionist again, but buy the Prestige.

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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited January 2007
    For some reason, I've fallen asleep twice while trying to watch this one. Once on a transatlantic flight, and then yesterday evening. The first half was good though.

    On the other hand, this particular individual was wide awake through "Idiocracy" before we put "The Illusionist" on.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2007
    :D I had to turn Idiocracy off after a 1/2 hour. The premise was fine but the execution was on the par with the 2505 culture...just not smart enough to keep me interested.

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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2007
    Ron Temple wrote:
    :D I had to turn Idiocracy off after a 1/2 hour. The premise was fine but the execution was on the par with the 2505 culture...just not smart enough to keep me interested.

    The execution? Not smart enough to keep you interested? What movies do keep you interested?

    And What is the 2505 culture? Never heard of that before...

    I personally thought it was superb acting, and an all around top notch drama. Sorry you didn't like it. I guess not everyone is born with taste ;)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    Ron Temple wrote:
    :D I had to turn Idiocracy off after a 1/2 hour. The premise was fine but the execution was on the par with the 2505 culture...just not smart enough to keep me interested.

    Yeah, I couldn't stand that movie either. I usually like everything Luke Wilson does. :(
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2007
    MrNightly wrote:
    The execution? Not smart enough to keep you interested? What movies do keep you interested?

    And What is the 2505 culture? Never heard of that before...

    I personally thought it was superb acting, and an all around top notch drama. Sorry you didn't like it. I guess not everyone is born with taste ;)
    I was describing Idiocracy not the Illusionist. I did think the Illusionist was a smart and well acted romantic fantasy.

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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2007
    Ron Temple wrote:
    I was describing Idiocracy not the Illusionist. I did think the Illusionist was a smart and well acted romantic fantasy.

    Ah, my bad. I was slightly confused by that post, because I thought The Illusionist was terrific!

    Anyways... Carry on.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited January 2007
    My neighbor and I just finished this, she loved it as much as I did. We both felt like it was as if you were watching an oil painting in motion, every scene was beautifully shot. Two thumbs up to the art director on this one. Loved the cast, the acting was good, and the story was decent.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    Ron Temple wrote:
    :D I had to turn Idiocracy off after a 1/2 hour. The premise was fine but the execution was on the par with the 2505 culture...just not smart enough to keep me interested.

    Not sure how this made it into this thread, but I tried watching this last night. Agreed - truly an awful movie.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Bump from the dead!

    I've watched this a few times, but watched it again last night.

    This is STILL one of my top movies of all time. The filming shots are incredible, the storying engrossing as hell, and Norton does an amazing job in it.

    Anyone know if this is out on Blu-Ray?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2009
    I love this movie (certainly gets the nod over The Prestige). It actually inspired me to decorate one of my rooms with vintage magic posters and various oddities.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    I love this movie (certainly gets the nod over The Prestige). It actually inspired me to decorate one of my rooms with vintage magic posters and various oddities.

    You're REALLY creepy, you know that? :p

    That said, i'm getting The Prestige tonite and checking it out. :D
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2009
    Why yes... yes I am.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited October 2009
    I think I actually liked The Prestige better but mainly because they touched on a guy I admire alot. No, not Hugh Jackman, although from everything I've seen in interviews and such, he's good people. But rather Nikola Tesla. But this is a thread for the Illusionist, which is a good film itself as well.
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  • Music Joe
    Music Joe Posts: 459
    edited October 2009
    Jstas wrote: »
    I think I actually liked The Prestige better but mainly because they touched on a guy I admire alot. No, not Hugh Jackman, although from everything I've seen in interviews and such, he's good people. But rather Nikola Tesla. But this is a thread for the Illusionist, which is a good film itself as well.

    +1

    Liked them both, but Prestige by a length. For me the "Prestige" of Tesla played the players.... since I subscribe to that camp.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited October 2009
    Sadly, not on Blu yet. But I'll pick it up on street day when it hits, fantastic film! Hands down, way better then The Prestige. I found that one boring.
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  • POIDOG
    POIDOG Posts: 391
    edited October 2009
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    I love this movie (certainly gets the nod over The Prestige). It actually inspired me to decorate one of my rooms with vintage magic posters and various oddities.

    How about this for a poster :confused::eek:

    http://www.freakingnews.com/Edward-Norton-Pictures--2556.asp


    also one of my favorite E.Nortons' dark & twisted

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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Illusionist > Prestige

    :D
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  • TouchyFeely
    TouchyFeely Posts: 26
    edited October 2009
    The illusionist is one of my favorite movies ever..
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