The illusionist
Category: Writing 2 Date 2009-05-30 12:09:23
The last film I enjoyed is titled "The illusionist". It is an American film directed by Neil Burger and the main character is performed by Edward Norton.
What made me want to see it was the review done by a friend who is very keen on cinema.
The film it set in Viena at the end of 19th century. The main character is an illusionist (Edward Norton) who had some mental powers since child.
He was a craftsman's son. His father used to make furniture for the Duchess's family, so they had been close friends since childhood, what is more, they were in love. They had to hide when they wanted to be together, because a duchess coud not have a relationship with the craftman's son. On one ocassion, they were caught unawares and Edward had to flee.
After some years, as an adult, Edward comes back with another name, Einsenheim. He runs a stunning and succesful magic performance. In one of his performances, the illusionist asks for help from the audience, and it is the Duchess who goes on to the stage. In that moment they remember each other and live their love again.
However, things get really complicated because the Duches is engaged to the Emperor's son. He is an unfriendly and big-headed man who is upset with the illusionist´s performance because it gets more and more successful and polemical at the same time.
The Emperor's son challenges the illusionist to perform his show at Palace, in order to discover the tricks.
There are a number of things I really liked. It is a love thriller. It is very well settled. Edward Norton has a remarkable performance. The soundtrack helps to
I would recommend people who like love and thriller movies. It is worth watching.
