Thank you for not being a Hollywood "lowest common denominator" flick

Rating: 10/10 (6 July 2013)

For those movie critics who did not like this film I can only assume that they were looking for a typical blockbuster film servicing the lowest common denominator. Namely graphic sex, physically impossible action scenes and just for shocks violence.
Well I do not think it is a spoiler to say that this film has none of those.
This film is directed with sensibility and intelligence. The actors play the characters with believable sentiment. And the script does not treat the audience like idiots- constantly spoon feeding exposition.
All of this comes together in a way which endears the viewer to the characters, you don't pity them and you don't fear them- they are just people you might call friends if they existed in the real world.
The direction is crisp and keeps the story flowing, the cgi is both believable and awe inspiring at the same time. Allowing for the belief that you could be watching a real magic show.
If I was to pigeon hole this film to recommend it to a friend then I would say- think of a movie inspired by 'The Hustle' (BBC television series), but with the following characters- David Copperfield (Illusionist); Derren Brown (Mentalist); Houdini (Escape artist) and Dynamo (Magician).
Separately these are five big draws for my tastes, but bring them together and you have something special.
So ignore the critics and trust your own fancies.