Love is a trick that never loses - The Illusionist
magician slept in the computer for more than a month, and then fished it out on a north windy night and enjoyed it all by himself. Edward's films, regardless of the director, will basically come down to watch, and often have to fully trust the person's taste in film selection, skip the plot overview, and go straight to the theme. And this time, after being nervous for a long time and thinking it was a gray drama, there was a suspense other than suspense, and even a fairy tale ending. Edward is really good at making things happen!
It is still the practice, not to disclose the plot, otherwise there will be no accumulation of tension. Even the nerve-wracking feeling of being misled by the reasoning-style background music at the beginning is added to the joy at the end by the ending beyond the expected horizon.
The storyline begins with the suggestive words of Police Chief Uhl: They have seen all kinds of tricks, you can never win, and you can probably guess that the great magician Eisenheim will perform a magic trick and eventually win the beauty. But how could it be, maybe, it turns out that the design of the finale is still very addicting, although the flashbacks in Uhl's mind are a bit excessive, but it is quite wise to stop abruptly in this climax, rich girls and genius poor Children living together happily, turning into an orange tree, playing with butterflies, etc. are all fairy tales that audiences are happy to imagine and intoxicate when they walk out of the theater.
Edward Norton's selection of films is still eccentric, from the background music to the Viennese tones of the 18th century, from the beards to the decadent tones of the costumes, from the elegant lines to the gestures, all are impeccable. Especially in the scene where he met Sophie, he said "hello" without being humble or arrogant. It was ironic, vicissitudes, provocation, and sadness. The look is also just right. All night dream is that deep eyes.
Paul Giamatti, the humble little man, has become a big hit on the screen since his appearance in "Cinderella Man" last year. Although he played the "harlequins" who were a bit neurotic, useless and mumbled, they made the audience feel good, and it was a bit disappointing to perform in "Lady in the Water", but the policeman Uhl here It was a triumphant comeback, and the match against Edward was also a good match. But it also seems to be the role of the stars that set off the sun. But in front of Edward, what else do you want?
In addition, the details of the film are also excellent, the room where magic props are made, the exquisite European style, and the traditional handicrafts make this folk-customer, and his mind rippling. It's just about the magic of the soul, which seems to be a bit too much, and some from it. Mystery leads to weird suspicion.
The old-fashioned tricks that two people deal with in the face of political power, money, and social status for love can be played so tightly, with enough foreshadowing, enough exaggeration, and enough space for actors to play, even if the audience feels lost by being tricked at the end, Happy loss.
Sometimes, when watching a good movie, you don't necessarily need to find any profound sadness, an inexorable situation, enjoy the tension of a plot, and finally smile knowingly and continue our plain but full life!
Old blog post, published on 2007.01.26 14:00:52
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