Abacadabra - no bunny from the high hat

Rating: 7/10 (7 February 2007)

At the end of the 19th century two helpers to an illusionist are good friends. One of them married to a third help. They pick up the tricks from their master and things go well. Until a sudden event changes things in a big way. The friendship turns sour and they go their own separate ways.
The rest of the film is that tale - what happens after they split up. Played out in various time splits, going backward and forward through time at will. It isn't hard to follow, and the changing of time works as a positive - it keeps the story more interesting. It gives a good insight into why everyone is the way they are and why they do the things they do.
The story is believable, even in the time it is set in, apart from one thing. And quite frankly it was that one thing that more or less turned me against the film, but not too bad. It was still very enjoyable. Some of the things it touches on are actual history and that is very funny to see.
All in all. Rather enjoyable, a nice way to spend an evening. Nicely filmed, nicely played out, great musical score.
7 out of 10 tricks played out.