The real trick here... is having us entertained and intrigued nonstop!

Rating: 7/10 (5 January 2007)

It's a treat to take part of this combo of adventure, thriller and character study of two rivaling magicians in London ca 1900. I find it so refreshing with a historical story and setting, that's carried out with such modern wit, cleverness and technique. And it goes deep into the dark sides of its characters, Nolan style, expectedly- it's certainly no more Mr. Nice (or good) Guy here!
What's more, it throws eye-filling images, production design, two charismatic lead stars, and mind games galore at the audience. And the real trick here... is having us entertained and intrigued nonstop! But of course, it wouldn't be a magician movie without a punchline that outsmarts us and makes us lift our hats, like any great magic act. Juuust a tad long.
7 out of 10 from Ozjeppe