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The Illusionist (2010)
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Sylvain Chomet's homage to Jacques Tati is a beautifully constructed visual experience that sadly lacks that same reverence in its storytelling.

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Sylvain Chomet director

previously directed Paris, je t'aime

Not to be confused with the live-action Edward Norton flick, in this animated film, a magician is compelled to perform in obscure venues as his profession becomes overshadowed by rock stars. He receives an emotional boost when a girl from a remote Scottish village believes he possesses real magic.

Trivia:

The setting was originally going to be Prague, but director Sylvain Chomet changed it to Edinburgh, his home town and where his animation studio was at the time of writing the film.

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Writers
	Sylvain Chomet	adaptation
	Jacques Tati	original screenplay

Cast
	Jean-Claude Donda	The Illusionist / French Cinema Manager
	Edith Rankin	Alice
	Jil Aigrot	Additional Voices
	Didier Gustin	Additional Voices
	Frederic Lebon	Additional Voices
	Tom Urie	Additional Voices
	Paul Bandey	Additional Voices
	Raymond Mearns	Additional Voices
	James T. Muir	Additional Voices

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The Illusionist Trailer

Here's the trailer for the latest animated film from the creator of The Triplets of Belleville. No, this has nothing to do with the Ed Norton magician movie.

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Name	The Illusionist
US Release	Dec. 25, 2010
UK Release	Aug. 20, 2010
AUS Release	July 23, 2010
Runtime	80
Language(s)	Add a new language English French
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Animation Fantasy
Theme(s)	Add a new theme cartoon magic
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