The Illusionist

2010-06-16 • 1h 20m •

Animation Drama

7.2

User Score

633 votes

"When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic."

Overview

A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

Sylvain Chomet

Director

Top Billed Cast

Jean-Claude Donda

Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)

Eilidh Rankin

Alice (voice)

Didier Gustin

Songs (voice)

Jil Aigrot

Songs (voice)

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

Duncan MacNeil

Additional Voices (voice)

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$18,000,000

Revenue

$6,007,194

Runtime

1h 20m

Release Date

2010-06-16

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Reviews

Handyandy040485

2013-03-22T03:49:11.092Z

This movie is the perfect sequel to Jacques Tati's films "Mr. Hulot's Holiday" and "My Uncle". I have now watched all three for my french class and can say this movie elicits so much emotion. True to Jacques Tati's style this film does not need the viewer to understand what is being said to understand what is going on in the film. The art directors choice of stylization for the film makes it a work of art, literally. I absolutely adore this film and would recommend it and other Jacques Tati films to any one. 10/10 stars with 10 being the highest :)