Relies Heavily on Viewer's Imagination...

Rating: 7/10 (12 January 2007)

Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but there is not enough dialog in my opinion. It also relies too much on Sepia coloring and dark stage scenes and is fairly predictable. The ending came as no surprise to any of my group viewing it. I wanted to know more about everything, the illusions, the characters, the society that was so entranced by the Illusionist. The movie did not deliver on any of that.
I also think that Paul Giamatti was miscast in this. He was perfect for 'Lady In The Water' and did a superb job in that movie.
Don't get me wrong, I recommend this movie especially compared to other stuff that comes out of Hollywood.