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The Bob Perspective Sorry for my recent absence from The Bob Perspective. Lousy personal life getting in the way. But things are kosher now and on with the reviews!
The Illusionist
Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamantti Directed by: Neil Burger RATED PG-13 (For Ooey Gooey sexual scene goodness.....nothing like hot Edward Norton Ass....mmmmm) Original Release: 2006 Genre: Drama/Mystery The Low Down: Eisenheim the Illusionist (Norton) travels back to Vienna and runs across his old childhood sweetheart, Sophie (Biel), who just so happens to be engaged to the Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). And the Prince's Inspector (Giamantii) is hot on the trail of Esenheim, who has a few more tricks up his sleeve that he would let on. Scorecard: Acting: Wow, just wow. Edward Norton proved once again why he is one of my favorite, if not my all time favorite, actors. In my opinion, he is the most versatile, most under-rated actors ever. He is compelling, not over the top, believable, and has wonderful taste in women. Enter Jessica Biel. Ms. Biel did well enough in her role. I though it was for the most part a bland character, she fit well enough. Paul Giamantti was fantastic in his role (curse that orange tree!!). One that I quite surprised with was Rufus Sewell as Prince Leopold. I thought Sewell did a very good job in his role, slightly crazy, ok....really crazy. Unfortunately I would have a hard time finding another role for Mr. Sewell, he might just have been type casted for life. (1) Direction: Neil Burger did a very good job in screenwriting this short story by Steven Millhauser and directing it as well. The movie flowed well and he seemed to bring out the full potential of his actors. Myself giving high remarks to Norton, Giamantti and Sewell. (1) Story: Exciting, twisting and thought provoking. Though the underlying story is fairly generic, the presentation of this story is given in a new exciting way. I was quite impressed. (1) Expectations: I thought this movie was going to be great. But I expect that of everything I see of Edward Norton. I was surprised or let down. (1/2) Boring?: Absolutely not. I thought the whole thing flowed well and even the build-up was just enough. Not to long or boring. With a running time of 110 minutes. I thought it was at a well cruising speed. (1) The Wild Card is a category of my own creation that if a movie deserves certain recognition (no matter how bad the movie) it should be rewarded (possible 1/2 point) Wild Card: Unfortunately there was nothing in this movie that I would consider a Wild Card moment. Don't worry, they'll come! Final Score: 4 1/2 The Bob Perspective: Just in case I didn't mention it before. Wow, just wow. Edward Norton does it again with a tremendous movie that has proven to be one of my most favorite of all time. I saw it originally in theaters and just recently rented it again. I don't usually buy movies, but I think I just might have to make an exception for this one. Bravo Mr. Norton. Bravo.
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