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1 September 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Nothing is what it seemsPlot:
In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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One Of The Classiest Films You'll See All Year moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Edward Norton | ... | Eisenheim | |
| Paul Giamatti | ... | Inspector Uhl | |
| Jessica Biel | ... | Sophie | |
| Rufus Sewell | ... | Crown Prince Leopold | |
| Eddie Marsan | ... | Josef Fischer (as Edward Marsan) | |
| Jake Wood | ... | Jurka | |
| Tom Fisher | ... | Willigut | |
| Aaron Johnson | ... | Young Eisenheim | |
| Eleanor Tomlinson | ... | Young Sophie | |
| Karl Johnson | ... | Doctor / Old Man | |
| Vincent Franklin | ... | Loschek | |
| Nicholas Blane | ... | Herr Doebler | |
| Philip McGough | ... | Dr. Hofzinser | |
| Erich Redman | ... | Count Rainer | |
| Michael Carter | ... | Von Thurnburg |
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Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 | Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-11 | Argentina:Atp | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Brazil:14 | Ireland:12A | UK:PG | France:U | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Denmark:11 | Norway:11 | Sweden:7Fun Stuff
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When Prince Leopold is approached by Inspector Uhl, while hunting, to inform him of Eisenheim and Sophie's meetings, the Prince asks what they were seen doing together. The line about if they were seen "fornicating" was originally filmed as him saying "fucking" instead. They dubbed in the word "fornicating" to avoid an R-Rating in compliance with the MPAA's policy that the f-word not be used in reference to intercourse in a PG-13 film. moreGoofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When Inspector Uhl is investigating Eisenheim's latest illusion of summoning spirits, one of his aides shows an early turn-of-the-century movie projector portraying a color/sepia-based image of a person. Turn-of-the-century film was often hand-colorized using stencil methods. Georges Méliès's fantasy shorts used that method. Several genuine color film technologies were also in use by the early 1920's. moreQuotes:
Eisenheim: [Angrily] Are you completely corrupt?Chief Inspector Uhl: No, not completely, which is why I'll advise you not to accuse anyone.
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First of all, let me say this was a beautifully-filmed movie, just gorgeous from first to last frame. That gets big points with me. Just as impressive was the story, a fantasy-mystery- romance-drama combination set in Vienna, Austria, around the turn of the 20th century.
It is a story that should keep most viewers intrigued all the way and perhaps surprised quite a bit at the end. Edward Norton does his normal job of making you fascinated with whatever character he's playing, this time a magician with almost supernatural powers: "Herr Eisenheim." The character he plays, and the tone of the movie in general, is pretty low-key with next to nothing in (on screen) violence or profanity.
It's simply a classy film and a modern-day one that older folks would very much enjoy as well as younger adults. Paul Giamatti also is very interesting as the police inspector, torn between his allegiance to the villain crown prince and to the truth and what is the right thing to do. The movie, however, belongs to Norton.
In a nutshell: good stuff, classy film. I haven't talked to anybody yet who watched this and didn't like it.