Best movie of the 21st century (so far)

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2017)

A superb movie that both entertains you and reveals the deep connection between magic and movies. This is clearly evidenced when the characters view old films made by the real George Melies who actually was a stage magician turned movie director. The history is woven into the fictional story of a young boy on a quest aided by a young girl.
At one point, the two children are approached by an enthusiastic academic in the library who remarks "I see you are researching Melies." Taken aback, Isabelle defensively quips "It's allowed". My daughters (younger than her when we first saw the film) and I used the phrase as a family meme for some years.