Edward Norton IS the Illusionist

Rating: 9/10 (8 October 2006)

Wow! This movie is spectacularly amazing! Edward Norton's performance was so mesmerizing that I literally got hypnotized. I couldn't take my eyes off of the screen. When my mom and I saw it in the theaters, we both applauded at the end, as everyone else did. Some people even whistled loudly. Some people even sat through the entire credit reel.
Edward Norton practically IS the Illusionst. He plays the role so well. I am astounded at everybody's performances. I can't wait until this movie comes out on DVD.
I never saw the ending coming. It was so shocking. My mom sort of knew, though.
Here are the stars: Edward Norton (Red Dragon, Kingdom of Heaven), Paul Giamatti (Lady in the Water, Sideways), Jessica Beil (Stealth, Cellular), and Rufus Sewell (Tristan and Isdole, A Knight's Tale).
Philip Glass's music is hypnotic. I love the way he uses violins and violas and cellos and basses in his music, it's so beautiful. He also made the music for Secret Window, The Hours, and Candyman.
The Illusionist is everyone above the age of 10 should see this movie. I say 10 because there is some sex and violence in the movie, and the violence is somewhat mildly disturbing.
Original MPAA rating: PG-13: Some Sexuality and Violence
My MPAA rating: PG-13: Some Sexuality, and Violence Including Thematic Elements.
My Canadian Rating: PG: Violence, Sexually Suggestive Scene