The Illusionist (Widescreen Edition) List Price: $14.98 Our Price: $7.81 Your Save: $ 7.17 ( 48% ) Availability: Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Starring: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan Directed By: Neil Burger Average Customer Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Twentieth Century Fox EAN: 0024543402374 Format: AC-3 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2007-01-09 Running Time: 109 Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: 2006-09-01 Related Items The Prestige Babel The Good Shepherd (Widescreen Edition) Flags of Our Fathers (Widescreen Edition) Little Miss Sunshine Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Wow! Comment: My husband received 2 copies of The Dark Knight for Christmas. He took one copy back and came home with The Illusionist! At first I had no interest in watching it. I settled down and thought i would give it a chance. Wow - it has quickly become my favorite movie! Edward Norton is mesmerizing as Eisenheim! It is one of the best movies I have seen - I am not quite sure why i am only now discovering it, (December 2008), but i am glad I did! Customer Rating: Summary: "Now You See It, Now You Don't. . ." Comment: Oh, what an excellent little film. We are led through scenes of hauntingly beautiful period vignettes. The eerieness of the illusionist's performances, and the back story of suspense and romance. We are kept spellbound until the final illusion. Edward Norton is mysterious and hypnotizing as the illusionist, Eisenhiem. The political climate of Vienna and the eccentricities of Crown Prince Leopold rachet up the intrigue. This is another artist's movie. If you are an artist you will not be disappointed. If you are not, you probably won't be either. Which hand will you seek to look under? Customer Rating: Summary: Well done!! Comment: It came to me very quickly and I was happy at the timing and condition of my services. Customer Rating: Summary: Exceptional Filmmaking Comment: One could call it a period film, perhaps a gothic romance, and old-fashioned, and all these would be compliments for The Illusionist, which gives the idea of "great film storytelling" meaning. Director Neil Burger makes The Illusionist more than just a story though, taking on an artistic quality that transcends typical filmmaking. Brilliant atmosphere, authentic characters, a great script, beautiful scenery, and a wonderful music score make this one a gem. One of the film's interesting aspects is just the allegorical quality that emerges. It's much more than a thriller, mystery, or period film about love and magic. Eisenheim's crushed hopes of love in childhood are given a second chance, and this plays into the theme of rekindling lost love, giving the film a parable-like quality. Illusion-- the subject of what is real and what is not--is a central idea in not only the story's premise, but the film's dénouement at the finish. For this reason, you can't take everything at "face value" - supernatural and mystery play a major role in the building of Eisenheim as a character. The characterization and script are superb, and this really keeps the plot's flow at a steady pace. Edward Norton brings the character of Eisenheim to life, giving a mysterious yet charismatic aspect to the role. He makes this idea of creating illusion an art form on the big screen, as he dazzles many in the audience with his shows. It is later on in life when, while doing a show, he meets up with childhood friend and sweetheart Sophie, who is now engaged to the Crown Prince, a villainous man who reportedly abuses his lovers. This meeting sets into motion the conflict between Eisenheim and the Crown Prince, archrivals for Sophie's love. Another important role is that of the Inspector, who is both suspicious and in awe of Eisenheim's illusionary feats, but must ultimately answer to the Crown Prince. While the Crown Prince wants Eisenheim shut down for blasphemy and heresy, the Inspector has no real proof to charge him with. Mythical elements, a great music score, and clever imagination make this feel like we are transported to Vienna circa 1900 to watch the story unfold. There is magic and illusion, and the suspense builds after Eisenheim's shows take on a much darker feel, in which he can reach into the "other world" to find out information about lost loved ones. Over all, there is a great job of filmmaking and storytelling here. There is definitely an art-like quality to The Illusionist, and there is more than meets the eye! Customer Rating: Summary: A VISUAL, AND EMOTIONAL FEAST Comment: THE ILLUSIONIST is at once a sumptuously visual fairy tale, a very delectable love story, and a thought-provoking mystery. The Philip Glass score is haunting, and mesmerizing, the colors, fluid, and lush, and the romance is breathtaking, and extroadinarily sensual without relying on bare bodies. Edward Norton is remarkably effective as the master magician Eisenheim, and Jessica Biel is luminous as Duchess Sophie, the love of his life. The story, romance, and mystery unfold with almost dream-like resonance, and is by turns lyrical, exquisitely passionate, and intoxicatingly heartrending. The story takes place in late 19th century Austria. The illusionist, Eisenheim (Norton) returns to his homeland in time to find his childhood sweetheart on the verge of marrying one of the most powerful men in Europe, the meglomaniacal, Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). The prince brings his bride-to-be, Duchess Sophie (Biel) to the theater that the magician is performing in. Eisenheim recognizes her immediately. Sophie, upon realizing who Eisenheim is, arranges a rather innocent tryst with the magician. Chief Inspector Uhl (the wonderful, Paul Giammati), has, unfortunately had them followed, as part of his duty to the crown, and the real mystery begins. The acting is exceptional, the direction superb, and the music sublime. It is, simply put, one of the most beautiful films I have had the pleasure of seeing in my lifetime. Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Wow! Comment: My husband received 2 copies of The Dark Knight for Christmas. He took one copy back and came home with The Illusionist! At first I had no interest in watching it. I settled down and thought i would give it a chance. Wow - it has quickly become my favorite movie! Edward Norton is mesmerizing as Eisenheim! It is one of the best movies I have seen - I am not quite sure why i am only now discovering it, (December 2008), but i am glad I did! Customer Rating: Summary: "Now You See It, Now You Don't. . ." Comment: Oh, what an excellent little film. We are led through scenes of hauntingly beautiful period vignettes. The eerieness of the illusionist's performances, and the back story of suspense and romance. We are kept spellbound until the final illusion. Edward Norton is mysterious and hypnotizing as the illusionist, Eisenhiem. The political climate of Vienna and the eccentricities of Crown Prince Leopold rachet up the intrigue. This is another artist's movie. If you are an artist you will not be disappointed. If you are not, you probably won't be either. Which hand will you seek to look under? Customer Rating: Summary: Well done!! Comment: It came to me very quickly and I was happy at the timing and condition of my services. Customer Rating: Summary: Exceptional Filmmaking Comment: One could call it a period film, perhaps a gothic romance, and old-fashioned, and all these would be compliments for The Illusionist, which gives the idea of "great film storytelling" meaning. Director Neil Burger makes The Illusionist more than just a story though, taking on an artistic quality that transcends typical filmmaking. Brilliant atmosphere, authentic characters, a great script, beautiful scenery, and a wonderful music score make this one a gem. One of the film's interesting aspects is just the allegorical quality that emerges. It's much more than a thriller, mystery, or period film about love and magic. Eisenheim's crushed hopes of love in childhood are given a second chance, and this plays into the theme of rekindling lost love, giving the film a parable-like quality. Illusion-- the subject of what is real and what is not--is a central idea in not only the story's premise, but the film's dénouement at the finish. For this reason, you can't take everything at "face value" - supernatural and mystery play a major role in the building of Eisenheim as a character. The characterization and script are superb, and this really keeps the plot's flow at a steady pace. Edward Norton brings the character of Eisenheim to life, giving a mysterious yet charismatic aspect to the role. He makes this idea of creating illusion an art form on the big screen, as he dazzles many in the audience with his shows. It is later on in life when, while doing a show, he meets up with childhood friend and sweetheart Sophie, who is now engaged to the Crown Prince, a villainous man who reportedly abuses his lovers. This meeting sets into motion the conflict between Eisenheim and the Crown Prince, archrivals for Sophie's love. Another important role is that of the Inspector, who is both suspicious and in awe of Eisenheim's illusionary feats, but must ultimately answer to the Crown Prince. While the Crown Prince wants Eisenheim shut down for blasphemy and heresy, the Inspector has no real proof to charge him with. Mythical elements, a great music score, and clever imagination make this feel like we are transported to Vienna circa 1900 to watch the story unfold. There is magic and illusion, and the suspense builds after Eisenheim's shows take on a much darker feel, in which he can reach into the "other world" to find out information about lost loved ones. Over all, there is a great job of filmmaking and storytelling here. There is definitely an art-like quality to The Illusionist, and there is more than meets the eye! Customer Rating: Summary: A VISUAL, AND EMOTIONAL FEAST Comment: THE ILLUSIONIST is at once a sumptuously visual fairy tale, a very delectable love story, and a thought-provoking mystery. The Philip Glass score is haunting, and mesmerizing, the colors, fluid, and lush, and the romance is breathtaking, and extroadinarily sensual without relying on bare bodies. Edward Norton is remarkably effective as the master magician Eisenheim, and Jessica Biel is luminous as Duchess Sophie, the love of his life. The story, romance, and mystery unfold with almost dream-like resonance, and is by turns lyrical, exquisitely passionate, and intoxicatingly heartrending. The story takes place in late 19th century Austria. The illusionist, Eisenheim (Norton) returns to his homeland in time to find his childhood sweetheart on the verge of marrying one of the most powerful men in Europe, the meglomaniacal, Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). The prince brings his bride-to-be, Duchess Sophie (Biel) to the theater that the magician is performing in. Eisenheim recognizes her immediately. Sophie, upon realizing who Eisenheim is, arranges a rather innocent tryst with the magician. Chief Inspector Uhl (the wonderful, Paul Giammati), has, unfortunately had them followed, as part of his duty to the crown, and the real mystery begins. The acting is exceptional, the direction superb, and the music sublime. It is, simply put, one of the most beautiful films I have had the pleasure of seeing in my lifetime. Unlock the mysteries of the year's most spellbinding film from the producers of Crash and Sideways! Oscar(r) nominees Paul Giamatti and Edward Norton lead an all-star cast in this "stunning" film (USA Today) that conjures an exhilarating blend of suspense, romance and mind-bending twists. The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim (Norton) has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). But when Leopold's new fiancée (Jessica Biel) rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession...and suddenly the city's Chief Inspector (Giamatti) finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for his most impressive illusion yet in this "mesmerizing" (Entertainment Weekly) and "beautifully acted" (Good Morning America) film that "teases you until the very end!" (The New York Times). 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