2006 Movie
Out of catalog
Dir. Neil Burger · United States of America · English
Nothing is what it seems
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
"Keeps you vaguely approaching the edge of your seat."
— Ailsa Caine
"The ending dispels a lot of the magic, but the silent-movie palette is gorgeous, and the film is worth seeing for the inspired hamming of Paul Giamatti as Vienna's chief inspector."
— David Edelstein
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