The true illusion is this movie works well, Norton and Giamatti are fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (18 August 2006)

One of the years best films, and I thought for sure it would be tiring since later this year you have another magic movie coming out. With Bale and Jackman, but so far this movie sweeps away any competition of opening week. The story follows a magician (Norton, Oscar Worthy trend) who falls for a beautiful woman (Biel) in a higher social standing than himself. But when she is to be wed he uses his unique ability of the "dark arts" to win her love back. "The Illusionist" is smart and probably will end up very underrated. And of course Oscar snubbed. By far the best movie I've seen all month long I enjoyed the magic, the sense of wonder and just everything about it. ****