Unbelievably Good Film

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2006)

I saw this film twice, and both times was completely enthralled by it. All of the performances are magnificent, especially Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti. Norton has such an amazing stage prescence in this film as Eisenheim, he completely brings me to believe that he actually does have the supernatural powers some believe he does. It was most certainly an Oscar-worthy performance. Giamatti too gives a powerful and excellent performance as Inspector Uhl, bringing the entire story together. While it was somewhat shocking to see and hear him at first, he quickly merged with his character, giving another Oscar-worthy performance. The cinematography, costumes, writing, and directing were all superb. If this film does not win a number of Oscars, it will be robbed.