Edward Norton, once again delivers a commanding performance in this well made turn-of-the-century Vienna based story. Also featuring is one of my favorite actors Paul Giammati (from Cinderella Man fame).

Ed Norton as a young boy loves magic and learns various magic tricks while growing up. He meets the love of his life, but she being from a rich family they are separated.

Now Ed Norton is a young man and performs Illusions on stage for a living. Very soon he has a large fan following. This does not impress Crown Prince Leopold and he tells chief inspector (Paul Giamatti) to make sure he puts an end to this.

To add to all this Leopold’s fiancee is Ed Norton’s childhood love. Seeing her again Eisenheim (Ed Norton), hopes they can get back together. But Leopold is already making life difficult for Eisenheim and this further worsens the situation.

Will Eisenheim manage to keep the girl of his dreams or will he lose her to Leopold?

Watch The Illusionist to find out more.
My 4 stars out of 5 for this one.