a American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel

The Illusionist is a American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel.

an engrossing, well-crafted story of mysterymagic and intrigue , that is certain to enchant, if not hypnotize, audiences

The Illusionist is an engrossing, well-crafted story of mystery, magic and intrigue that is certain to enchant, if not hypnotize, audiences.

a sub-class of magic-user that specializes in illusions

The illusionist is a sub-class of magic-user that specializes in illusions.

a romantic thriller set in 1900 Vienna during a period of political unrest

The Illusionist is a romantic thriller set in 1900 Vienna during a period of political unrest.

an American romantic mystery movie

Distributed by Yari Film Group Releasing, The Illusionist is an American romantic mystery movie.

a conventionally-structured, quite straightforward biopic-style documentary, narrated in chronologically linear fashion, and mostly dependent on talking-head interviews

The Illusionist is a conventionally-structured, quite straightforward biopic-style documentary, narrated in chronologically linear fashion, and mostly dependent on talking-head interviews.

a unique magical thriller that, like any good magic trick, will keep you wondering

The Illusionist is a unique magical thriller that, like any good magic trick, will keep you wondering.

a romantic mystery film that tells the story of a magician who reunites with The Illusionist's childhood love

The Illusionist” is a romantic mystery film that tells the story of a magician who reunites with The Illusionist's childhood love.

a blend of romance, mystery, and suspense that will keep viewers engaged until the credits roll

The Illusionist is a blend of romance, mystery, and suspense that will keep viewers engaged until the credits roll.