# The Illusionist (2006)

> A gifted illusionist turns his impossible performances into a dangerous weapon for reclaiming a lost love and defying an ambitious imperial prince.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/985

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
- Director: Neil Burger
- Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jake Wood
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443543/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: mysterious, melancholic, romantic, rainy evening, date night

## Synopsis

A tale of magic and love unfolds in the shadows of Vienna's elite.

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