Hugh Jackman,
Christian Bale,
Michael Caine,
Piper Perabo,
Rebecca Hall
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Robert and Alfred are rival magicians. When Alfred performs the ultimate magic trick, Robert tries desperately to find out the secret to the trick.
DVD Release Date: February 20, 2007
Stats: 51,554 reviews
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January 26, 2010
''Never show anyone. They'll beg you and they'll flatter you for the secret, but as soon as you give it up... you'll be nothing to them. The secret impresses no one. The trick you use it for is everything.''
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January 9, 2010
A magnificent and riveting epic first-rate thriller. A masterpiece. Director, Christopher Nolan delivers a superb film. It's pure magic. An instant classic. Dazzling film making. Astonishing, brilliant, stylish, compelling and nail-biting. Thrilling and exhilarating. It's extraor...( read more)
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January 8, 2010
What a great ensemble cast effort, huh? The highest kind of synergy. And if you know my, uh, fingerprints, then you know that I give the nod to great direction when it comes to superior ensemble cast performance.
Also, this is a beautiful looking film. Whatever they may say
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September 25, 2009
An impressive film about obsession. The acting and story are good but I have to say at first I was upset with the twist at the end but I realised that with a lot of great magic, the answer is very simple, so I got over it. I still have an issue with the 'Invention' as it goes fro...( read more)
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August 31, 2009
A very good film for the most part, though I can't help but feel that it wasn't quite as fluid and pulled together as it could have been.
The story (a simple tale of love, envy and revenge) holds no BIG surprises, but is so beuatifully shot and well acted that it's easy to loo...( read more) -
February 8, 2010
I saw this movie when it first came out, but i can't vividly remembered. So with great expectation i rewatched it again, and man oh man! This movie is just great, beyond imagination i would say. Christoper Nolan's master piece makes me think harder than any other movie.
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February 8, 2010
This was FANTASTIC!!
I saw it late last year & wrote a R/V. Am not sure why it isn't on site here.
Will update.
Critic Reviews
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This dazzling film and first-rate thriller holds you spellbound and doesn't let go. full review
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An assured bonbon of a film that's thoroughly and deliciously entertaining. full review
There are nifty tricks galore up the sumptuous sleeve of this offbeat and wildly entertaining thriller. full review
The tit-for-tat scenario ought to be wildly entertaining, but the magic is crude, the characters flyweight, and the story protracted and unpleasant. full review
Entertaining, spirited and shamelessly gimmicky, Christopher Nolan's film tells the intricate tale of two rival magicians practicing their art in late-Victorian London.
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January 1, 2008(2006 Director: Christopher Nolan!) Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansen, Chrisian Bale, Michael Caine AND DAVID BOWIE!! WHAT A CAST!! I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE! My son says it is dumb! LOL but..I hope for a bit more than The Illusionist (no offense to the wonderful cast of that movie) Watched his movie today (New Year's) in parts. It seemed kind of long but enjoyed it. I thought it was rather oriiginal. I liked the historical aspect & the setting oin likely what the late 1800"s (there was electriicity invented obviously)
Flixster - Share MoviesMichael Caine is a fascinating actor...Christian Bale also-someone I would love to meet & chat with! Great cast! WATCHING IT TODAY!
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December 12, 2007i especially liked carter's last words, "i lied, he said it was agony" like kicking anton in the nuts
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August 4, 2007I donno. I enjoyed it, but the last 45 minutes to an hour of the movie was far too predictable. However, it was still enjoyable. I saw it in theaters, and i recommend watching it on the biggest tv you can find.
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July 24, 2007this is one of the best movies i have ever seen and the ending is one of the best eva!
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