Edward Norton Movie:

		List Price: $49.99		Label: EAGLE UK Salesrank: 108454 Released: July 28, 2008
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		MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: Blu-ray

Editorial Review:
Italian only Blu-ray, Region All pressing. The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim (Edward Norton) has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). But when Leopold's new fiancée (Jessica Biel) rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector (Paul Giamatti) finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for his most impressive illusion yet. FEATURES Anamorphic (16:9 1080p Hi-Def) Widescreen (1.78:1) Version English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Italian Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Optional Italian subtitles Audio Commentary by Writer/Director Neil Burger (in English with Forced Italian subtitles) Interviews Trailer Behind the Scenes.

Illusionist (Blu-Ray) [Blu-ray] Reviews:
One of the best movies in years: a complete surprise
2009-04-30 - I really had almost no interest in watching this movie when my teenage son recommended it. What brought me around was that this does not seem at all like his kind of movie and yet he was insistent that we see it.

So I watched.

I still get chills up my spine just thinking about this film: it was that powerful. Filled with plot twists, taut psychological tension and beautiful cinematography, this really is a one-of-a-kind film. Don't categorize it as a "period piece" or boring set-piece drama (like I did). If you appreciate excellence in the craft of film, you owe it to yourself to see this movie. You'll be talking about it - and laughing - for days afterward.

The Illusionist
2009-03-13 - Unfortunately this blu ray DVD comes up in a foreign language. You have to be certain to select English each time. Not the most convenient.

Outstanding Film!
2008-11-28 - If you like a good mystery, you will like this film! It is also technically excellent - cinematography, customs, sets, etc. This is the Italian Blu-ray disc - to view the film in English, just go to the settings menu and chose "English" to shut off the subtitles.

Magic Tricks Work for Norton
2008-10-26 - "The Illusionist" is an absorbing, well-acted film that is part love story, part mystery, and all engrossing. Edward Norton is the magician who seems to possess supernatural powers. As a kid from the wrong side of the tracks he falls for a patrician girl, Duchess Sophia and thus begins the story.
New York Times film critic A.O. Scott (10/24/08) reviewing the cop movie "Pride and Glory" said it "brings out the full measure of Mr. Norton's vanity, by far his least appealing attribute." In this film Norton plays a charismatic illusionist so one does expect a little more egotism and vanity than one would get, in say a cop.
Paul Giamatti is superb as the police inspector under the thumb of Crown Prince Leopold, the magician's rival for the love of Sophia. The setting is 1900 Vienna with the Austro-Hungarian Empire in full swing. The illusionist develops a cult following among the people which irks the Crown Prince. Norton's cold, detached attitude and the sense of dread and menace he kindles make the movie a pleasure to watch. The mystery near the end turns it into a fascinating detective story. The photography is outstanding and stunningly imaginative.