Incredible.

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2008)

The Illusionist left me speechless. First of all, the cinematography and use of flashbacks in the film are beautiful. The scenes from the past open out in faded vignettes. The acting is phenomenal. If you think that thinking of the 'forbidden love' plot may remind you too much of Romeo and Juliet, once viewing this film, all thoughts of unoriginality escape you.
It unfolds like a jaw-dropping illusion- revealing layers of truth and lies to the world. It snakes around, escaping predicability.
The movie is about "Eisenheim" a magician who had a childhood romance with the beautiful Duchess Sophie, and his magnificent illusions. It shows the effects of power hunger, and need for finding the truth.
The ending of the film made my jaw drop and repeat the word 'Wow' multiple times.