a love story disguised as a mystery

Rating: 7/10 (20 December 2006)

The acting was great and the so called illusions used by the main character fitted in the story nicely! But the greatness of the illusionist doesn't come out as big as it is advertised! The magic is small and not spectacular! The thriller elements could have been better! But I think this movie is meant more as a romantic story than mystery! Although I personally would have enjoyed this movie more had this been more a mystery/thriller! It could have been darker adding more excitement! Also i wasn't really amazed with the special effects in the movie,because it was obvious CGI was used! If they had put more effort in the magic looking real and me doubting if it was real magic or CGI than this movie would have been great! But I must admit I liked the movie thanks to Edward Norton and Paul Giamati!