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Critic Helen O'Hara
rated 8

...a mature and near-wordless story of loss and grief and shattered illusions, where even the clowns contemplate suicide.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

The result is one beautiful movie—and no less so for making a strong case that beauty is a lie.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 7

Et varmt og omfavnende farvel til en livsstil overdøvet af ungdommens musik og moderne kommunikationsformer.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Andreas Samuelson
rated 6

...en unik film där stämning och atmosfär prioriteras högt. Den traditionellt handritade animationen är enormt vacker och slår samtliga 3D-spektakel hårt på fingrarna.

Read full review at Moviezine
Critic Jens Peterson
rated 8

...en rörande och vacker film av en begåvad bildkonstnär.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Cast & Crew

Sylvain Chomet
Director
Jacques Tati
As Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jean-Claude Donda
As Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Didier Gustin
As Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot
As Songs (voice)
Eilidh Rankin
As Alice (voice)

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"The Illusionist" tells the story of a down-on-his-luck magician struggling to find work in 1950s Scotland. With the rise of rock and roll, his traditional illusions are no longer in demand, and he's forced to accept low-paying gigs in dingy bars and parties. When he meets a young girl named Alice, however, his life takes a surprising turn. Despite his reluctance to do so, he begins to perform for her, and the two form a touching bond. As Alice becomes more and more enamored with his tricks, the illusionist must confront the reality of his own fading magic and the changing times. With stunning animation and a poignant story, "The Illusionist" is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the power of imagination.

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The Illusionist was released in theaters on February 11, 2011.