An excellent return for Norton to start with.

Rating: 8/10 (2 September 2006)

I would just like to say right off the bat, I love Edward Norton.
Every movie that he has chosen to do (notice I say chosen, not forced: See Italian Job) has been a wonderful piece of cinema. The Illusionist is no different.
I was worried a little going into this that he may have gotten a little out of practice from taking time off from acting ... but I am glad I was proved wrong. He gives a strong performance, and is very dignified in the way that he carries himself throughout the whole film. Giamatti did a great job too, and I was surprised that Biel pulled off the role the way she did.
My only negative thought about the movie is the way that it was filmed, which kind of made me worry at first ... but after I got used to it ... I forgot all about it.
A great story, a wonderful cast, and a well crafted movie make this a excellent package to watch.