Movies I Appreciate: The Illusionist

I will be posting, from time to time, movies that strike my artistic muscle. When it comes to The Illusionist most people confuse it with The Prestige that came out around the same time. The major difference between the two movies (besides the director, actors, etc.,) is that The Illusionist was actually designed and crafted where The Prestige was a "summer project" from the crew from Batman Begins. If you're looking for an artistically inspirational flick, The Illusionist won't fail you. The story is quite simple and somewhat predictable but the neuance, pacing and visual style are not to be missed. And the acting? Edward Norton & Paul Giamatti. Do I really need to say more? Granted, Jessica Biel is also in it but don't worry, she doesn't have too many lines.

Overall: A
Visuals: A+
Story: B
Acting: B+

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