Good but not great

Rating: 8/10 (5 August 2013)

The Illusionist is a good film with an interesting story. I don't sure if the Edward Norton is the right person for the role but anyway, he's great. Sadly, I can't say the same thing for Jessica Biel. She looks kinda fake and I just don't like her in this character. I think Rachel McAdams would be perfect for this role. But the guy who plays detective is great, i love his reactions at the end of the movie.
It's a enjoyable film, but that's all. Story has some issues and missing parts. Like, we don't know anything about the main character's history or how he get there. He just goes to some Asian countries and when he returns, he is a great magician. I mean how? I know it's a love story but still. And the love part of the story it's just not believable; may be because of the Jessica Biel's acting. The movie gives us no clues and in the end somehow everything makes sense. For example in the prestige, they give you some clues so you can guess the end of the story. But not in the illusionist.
If you love Edward Norton and this kind of movies, you should watch it. You won't be regret it. It's really not a bad movie but it could be much much better.