The magic part in the play is really eye-opening. It goes through walls, seals the water tank, and jumps off the bridge in the ice and snow. of curiosity. We sincerely admire the outstanding talent of this master!
In terms of characterization, I think Adrien Brody's performance is definitely worthy of praise, he brings Houdini's never-ending fighter spirit to life, and the occasional display of body is also a feast for the eyes of the audience. It can be said that this is one of Brody's more outstanding performances in recent years.
Since it is a biography of characters, the introduction of this film is relatively comprehensive and some legends are also explained: a brief childhood review, the peak of the magic career again and again, interspersed with several espionage episodes, and then devoted to the struggle with the psychic , It can be said that the life of Hounidi is legendary and great.
What I think is slightly lacking in this film is that Houdini's character building is relatively thin and not full enough. In the camera, his heart is always in turmoil, and he regards death as if at home. Whether on stage or in life, he shines like a star. After showing off his skills again and again, we only remember that he is a magician, but it involves too little on the ordinary side of his life. The film spends a lot of time describing that Hounidi is very good to his mother because he is grateful for his mother's understanding and support, so that I have an illusion: Hounidi never seems to grow up, he always stays in his childhood to make money After the first time to my mother, the time to act like a spoiled child to my mother.
All in all, the film is good overall, but a little underwhelming.
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