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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic Olly Richards
rated 6

...with its opulent presentation and confident storytelling, The Illusionist has the power to keep an audience rapt like a good old-fashioned card trick.

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Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 7

...Neil Burger har med store armbevægelser omkring den lille historie skabt en flot og velfungerende periodeskildring fra Wien omkring århundredeskiftet...

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Cast & Crew

Neil Burger
Director
Neil Burger
Writer
Edward Norton
As Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti
As Inspector Uhl
Eddie Marsan
As Josef Fischer
Jessica Biel
As Sophie
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
As Young Eisenheim

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In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a charismatic illusionist named Eisenheim captivates the city with his spectacular magic shows. But his fame and talent are not without enemies, especially the powerful and ruthless Crown Prince Leopold, who sees Eisenheim as a threat to his own status and engages the perspicacious Inspector Uhl to investigate the magician and uncover any deceit. As Uhl delves deeper into Eisenheim's secrets, he discovers that the line between magic and reality is not always clear-cut. Meanwhile, Eisenheim finds himself rekindling a childhood romance with Sophie von Teschen, now betrothed to Leopold, setting off a dangerous game of love, power, and deception. With its intricate plot twists and mesmerizing visuals, The Illusionist is a captivating tale of mystery and romance set against the grand backdrop of Vienna's golden age.

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