Nothing is what it seems !!!

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2007)

What a movie... I didn't expect a movie to be this good, after everyone had threw this out, seeing The Prestige. But for me,(although I haven't seen Prestige)I have been blown away. A movie based on the late nineteenth century, early twentieth century. During the days of the monarchy of Austria.
I will not go into the story, being a simple romantic story, but the magic tricks shown, plus the screenplay... WOW !!! I mean just WOW !!! Absolutely amazing. Edward Norton fit like a glove in his role as Eisenheim the illusionist. Although I was skeptical, because this is a kind of unlike of him. But he was brilliant. Paul Giamatti, is also wonderful in his role as the narrator/Police Chief Uhl.
But nothing tops the magic. The magic trick, the illusion is unbelievable. Full credits to the director and the screenplay writer. They took their time, pulled together a great cast. And gave a superb result. Dunno why people are screaming about The Prestige, but I'm gonna put my vote in for the Illusionist.
8/10 !!!