First rate all the way

Rating: 8/10 (16 January 2007)

This is a period film, set in Austria in the late 1880's..Thusly, It is rich in settings, costumes, cinematography,Music,then complimented by superior acting, from the likes of Edward Norton,Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel & Rufus Sewell.
Neil Burger's excellent direction makes this romantic drama & political intrigue very worthwhile viewing.
My only gripe is I felt the ending was a bit confusing.
Edw. Norton is the Illusionist a stage performer traveling in Austria, Paul Giamatti is a policeman trying to prove him a fake. Rufus Sewell is the Crown Prince {***SPOILER ALERT }(of Mayerling fame). As usual he is quite good, & the lovely Jessica Biel is the fair lady, Who Edw.Norton may just take away from the Crown Prince,. (this is the confusing part at the end).
Rating ***1/2(out or 4) 92 points(out of 100) IMDb 8 (out of 10)