The Illusionist (2010) movie poster

The Illusionist (2010)

L'Illusionniste
"When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 90%, MC: 82) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationDrama

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Runtime
1h 20m
Country
France, United Kingdom
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (668 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
82
Cast
Jean-Claude Donda as Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Eilidh Rankin as Alice (voice)
Didier Gustin as Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot as Songs (voice)
Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Duncan MacNeil as Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearns as Additional Voices (voice)
James T. Muir as Additional Voices (voice)
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 668 votes. Critics gave it 86%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Illusionist was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Sylvain Chomet cited several classic animation films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Illusionist is a 2010 animation, drama film directed by Sylvain Chomet. 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. The film has been rated by 668 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a animation film, The Illusionist delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Illusionist (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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