The Illusionist

The Illusionist

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  • Genre(s): Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Neil Burger, Jakub Dvorak, Lori Wyant, Lucie Burianová
  • Cast(s): Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 50min
  • Music: Philip Glass,John Roesch,Suzana Peric,Alice Wood,Rick Canelli
  • Award(s): Critics Choice 2007 (Won)
    Oscar 2007 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Pali Road, Last Call
  • Story:
    With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crowned prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crowned prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Ratings

7.5/10

IMDb

AWARDS

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Won
Critics Choice Award

Best Composer | 2007 | Philip

NYFCO Award

Best Use of Music | 2006 | Philip

Best Cinematography | 2006 | Dick

HPA Award

Outstanding Color Grading Feature Film in a DI Process | 2006 | Steven J.

Special Award

For and | 2006 | Edward

SDFCS Award

Best Cinematography | 2006 | Dick

Achievement Award

Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Acting | 2006 | Jessica

NBR Award

Top Independent Films | 2006

HPA s Award

Outstanding Color Grading Feature Film in a DI Process | 2006 | Steven J.

Silver Frog Award

Main Competition | 2006 | Dick

Scream Award

Fantasy Fox | 2007 | Jessica

Jupiter Award

Best DVD Release | 2010

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Nominations
Oscar Award

Best Achievement in Cinematography | 2007 | Dick

Movies for Grownups Award

Best Movie for Grownups | 2007

INOCA Award

Best Original Score | 2007 | Philip

USC Scripter Award

(screenwriter) | 2007 | Neil

2007 | Neil

Scream Award

Fantasy Hero | 2007 | Edward

ASC Award

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | 2007 | Dick

CDG Award

Excellence in Period Film | 2007 | Ngila

OFCS Award

Best Original Score | 2007 | Philip

Independent Spirit Award

Best Screenplay | 2007 | Neil

Golden Frog Award

Main Competition | 2006 | Dick

Golden Eye Award

Best New Fiction Film | 2006 | Neil

BOX OFFICE

Budget 16,500,000 USD

Box Office Collection 87,892,388 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

So that the crew would not have to use CGI to "fake" the magical illusions seen, Norton received intensive training in sleight of hand and other stage magic techniques from British magician James Freedman and American magician Ricky Jay.

The Orange Tree trick was made famous in France by Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin in the 1840s. It is first mentioned in old Indian manuscript as an illusion by Faux. Pinetti, an 18th century magician, did a similar trick, but he used lemons. Robert-Houdin was the first to use real fruit.

Edward Norton did many of his own magic tricks, with the coaching of James Freedman. He worked with Norton preparing him for his stage performances and acted as a hand double in numerous situations.

The love scene was entirely lit by kerosene lamps. By the end of each take, the small room was so filled with smoke that it was hard to see.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who plays the teenage Eduard in the beginning of the film, also learned how to do the ball trick.

Popular Dialogues

"Eisenheim: From the moment we enter this life we are in the flow of it. We measure it and we mark it, but we cannot defy it. We cannot even speed it up or slow it down. Or can we? Have we not each experienced the sensation that a beautiful moment seemed to pass to quickly, and wished that we could make it linger? Or felt time slow on a dull day, and wished that we could speed things up a bit?"

"Eisenheim: Everything you have seen here has been an illusion."