The Illusionist

Featuring one of my FAVORITE actors of all time...... Edward Norton (also in Fight Club, American History X and Pride & Glory)
This movie was definitely my absolute favorite for a while. It's one of those movies that explodes at the end and thats when everything makes sense and trust me, you'll LOVE what happens.

The movie tells the story of Eisenheim a wildly talented magician in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century Victorian period who uses his powers to win the love of his upper-class, childhood sweetheart. Eisenheim is the son of a cabinet maker and Sophie von Teschen is a wealthy young woman. Because their love was unacceptable, a heartbroken Eisenheim leaves Austria and explores the world but never forgets his dream of one day returning to the beautiful duchess who has his heart (played by Jessica Beil). 15 years later, Eisenheim is a polished, talented illusionist and returns to Austria only to learn that Sophie is engaged to the Crown Prince Leopold. Sophie and Eisenheim have an affair which enrages her fiance the crown prince and this begins an action filled war of love. I can't say anymore because the movie is full of secrets and surprises that you have to pay close attention to in order to understand. But a breath-taking ending makes the confusion throughout the movie worthwhile.

If you enjoy watching portrayals of the past and want to see a terrifically composed love story with a lot of magic, rent the Illusionist!!!!!!!
Edward Norton is phenomenal as always (he's my favorite) and Jessica Beil is stunning.

Recommend: YESSSSSSS
Score: 10 out of 10
trust me, you won't regret watching this one.
and by the way, it is NOT a chick flick. you guys out there will love it too!