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In 1900 Vienna, a magician named Eisenheim the Illusionist is mystifying audiences with his sleight of hand. However, not everyone is so impressed by his act, namely the Crown Prince Leopold, who feels threatened by Eisenheim
With opulent presentation and confident storytelling, The Illusionist has the power to keep an audience rapt like a good old-fashioned card trick
What THE ILLUSIONIST does well is create a compelling atmosphere, abetted by Dick Pope's nicely judged cinematography
Edward Norton brings pensive intensity to the role
Wonderfully staged, with Norton on fine form as the weirdly charismatic Eisenheim and Giamatti as the perfect foil