a compelling movie

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2007)

i would rate this movie very highly. i am surprised some people did not see its merits and say that they saw the final twist coming.
i was really taken aback by the final twist and it is one of the best movie endings i have ever seen.
norton looks the character he plays and does a fine job. same goes for the other actors too. the setting and presentation is realistic. the best part of the movie is that it never bores you. i was saw the matador and apollo 13 1 day before i saw the illusionist and i must say there were some parts in those movies where i was really bored.
a great movie and i hope we see more engaging movies like this.