The magic scenes had more character than the characters themselves

Rating: 7/10 (3 February 2020)

This is a film that I could watch repeatedly for one and only one reason; The Nostalgia. The first time viewing this film without having any expectations going in was definitely a a film that impressed but upon re-watching it gradually wears down to a feeling of something that gave you a feeling of amazement of once upon a time.
The films magic scenes were definitely something that stood out. Although CGI was noticeable it didn't take anything from the scenes. They ventured into their imaginations formulating these types of tricks that were well presented. Obviously they weren't really done to a realistic tone, but the scenes made you feel like you should believe.
The character development lacked heavily, giving the magic tricks on screen more character than the characters themselves. You're introduced to an array of characters immediately with them all impersonating a certain cliched stereotype, leaving the audience to decide the rest.
Timing was an element that could have been worked on a bit more, with lines and certain parts of speech being overlapped by others saying their lines, with the main contributor being the incessant overacting of the few actors.
Mark Ruffalo does a brilliant job expressing his character, making the audience take in every breath and every bit of frustration he lets out.
Overall the movie was promising, and did deliver up until the end. If there is anything that needs to be known prior to the film it should be some certain things about the Magician world.