When word of the mysterious stage magician Eisenheim’s (
Edward Norton) astounding illusions reaches the powerful and pragmatic Crown Prince Leopold (
Rufus Sewell), the ruler attends one of the magician's shows in order to debunk Eisenheim during the performance. But when the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen (
Jessica Biel), assists the magician onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods—and a dormant love affair is rekindled.
As the clandestine romance continues, shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl (
Paul Giamatti) is charged by Leopold to intensify his efforts to expose Eisenheim, even while the magician gains a devoted and vocal public following. With Uhl doggedly searching for the reasons and the man behind the trickery, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.
From what I heard I was expecting a much better movie. While well acted the characters are one-dimensional stereotypes, and for all its plot twists and turns the ending was predictable. Standard Hollywood fare.
Tributefan: Nice movie a good twist at the end. Makes you wonder more. One of the best illusion movies since the prestige. 3.5 / 5 stars
It kept me on the edge of my seat. Wonderful movie!!!