This is in my top 10 favorite movies of all time (Among other greats: The Abyss, Inception, Fight Club, Terminator 2, Les Miserables, The Illusionist, Forrest Gump, Signs, The Hunt for Red October, and Contact). I'm glad you reacted to it. Good reaction too. Worth a Sub. Most people seem to love the Prestige more than the Illusionist (since they came out around the same time), but this one is just on another level. The music, acting, writing & visuals. The twist was epic. Great film. Thanks for reacting to this one. :)
I re-watched this movie recently and forgot how much I love it! The cast, soundtrack, cinematography, and costumes are amazing! I read that the love scene was lit only with kerosene lamps! There are certain things I wish were fleshed out more but all and all an enjoyable watch. Totally an underrated film. Mildly obsessed. 😊
Just found your channel because I love the movie The Illusionist. Thank you for sharing your reaction. It is an incredible movie. I would suggest watching The Count Of Monte Cristo (2002) with Jim Caviezel, Guy Pierce, and the always great Richard Harris. That movie will blow you away.
Good reaction. Thanks for reacting to it. This is similar to "The Prestige" and both came out in 2006. They're both excellent movies, but I like this one a little better. You are one of the first CZcamsrs to react to it. One thing I've found quite annoying for the past few years is that there are countless reactions to the "Prestige" but almost none to this. I think it's because most channel owners can only copy what other people have done and are terrified to be the first person to react to something. Congratulations on having the courage and originality to do things that haven't been done much by others. Paul Giamatti was fabulous in this. He later played a very similar role when he starred in the mini-series "John Adams" about the founding father.
It truly is astonishing how similar every channel is, like it's a group chat on which movies to do. But I actually think that many of their patrons who pay to vote on what they do are on multiple channels getting all the movies they like reacted to. All the movies just keep circulating like they use an algorithm on what people want to see. It's getting boring. This movie is way better than its reputation and most channels would love it if they watched it.
@@MoMoMyPup10 I think most reactors have neither the knowledge nor the courage to do anything that other people aren't doing. I'm always trying to push great movies that haven't been done or done much, but in the few cases where I succeed, it happens very slowly after many attempts. Glad you agree.
Some reactors. I think, are simply chasing a high view count, so they check to see what movies got other reactors a high view count, and do the same ones. But as you suggest, there's an entire universe of excellent, classic, and award-winning films that have never had one single reaction.
@@oliverbrownlow5615 True. I've been heartened to see people start to do "Deja Vu," "Mississippi," "Little Big Man," "Rio Bravo," and "Stalag 17." Still waiting for Francois Truffaut's brilliant "Fahrenheit 451," the sci-fi classic "Enemy Mine," or the epic "Gandhi." The very same considerations apply to music reviewers.
Hey Ezy, Im late, but here for it. Fun fact, Edward did many of his own magic tricks. Big difference in reality and the perception of reality. 🤔Knew u were going love the twist. Thanx so much, take care, Peace
In the DVD director's commentary he says all of those tricks are conceivable based on what they knew of magicians in that day, except one. Don't remember which one that is but it makes for a good discussion after watching!
@@MoMoMyPup10 Cool, so interesting. Never seen director's cut, so def going to borrow and get my watch on. Love learning this stuff specially when the movies so great. Thanx for the info. Take care, Peace
I loved this movie the first time I watch it and I always come back to it
This dropped atvthe same time as The Prestige with Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Both great movies involving magic and illusions.
Nice to see someone enjoy this movie and share my high opinion of it. The wonderful musical score is by Philip Glass.
Love this movie
This is in my top 10 favorite movies of all time (Among other greats: The Abyss, Inception, Fight Club, Terminator 2, Les Miserables, The Illusionist, Forrest Gump, Signs, The Hunt for Red October, and Contact). I'm glad you reacted to it. Good reaction too. Worth a Sub. Most people seem to love the Prestige more than the Illusionist (since they came out around the same time), but this one is just on another level. The music, acting, writing & visuals. The twist was epic. Great film. Thanks for reacting to this one. :)
I re-watched this movie recently and forgot how much I love it! The cast, soundtrack, cinematography, and costumes are amazing! I read that the love scene was lit only with kerosene lamps! There are certain things I wish were fleshed out more but all and all an enjoyable watch. Totally an underrated film. Mildly obsessed. 😊
Just found your channel because I love the movie The Illusionist. Thank you for sharing your reaction. It is an incredible movie. I would suggest watching The Count Of Monte Cristo (2002) with Jim Caviezel, Guy Pierce, and the always great Richard Harris. That movie will blow you away.
It was so fun watching you truly enjoy something this much! Thanks for the great reactions, you always make me smile! 😄
what a delightful comment.
Ooo! I loved this movie too. It’s so damn good! Can’t wait to see your reaction, m’friend
Good reaction. Thanks for reacting to it. This is similar to "The Prestige" and both came out in 2006. They're both excellent movies, but I like this one a little better.
You are one of the first CZcamsrs to react to it. One thing I've found quite annoying for the past few years is that there are countless reactions to the "Prestige" but almost none to this. I think it's because most channel owners can only copy what other people have done and are terrified to be the first person to react to something. Congratulations on having the courage and originality to do things that haven't been done much by others.
Paul Giamatti was fabulous in this. He later played a very similar role when he starred in the mini-series "John Adams" about the founding father.
It truly is astonishing how similar every channel is, like it's a group chat on which movies to do. But I actually think that many of their patrons who pay to vote on what they do are on multiple channels getting all the movies they like reacted to. All the movies just keep circulating like they use an algorithm on what people want to see. It's getting boring. This movie is way better than its reputation and most channels would love it if they watched it.
@@MoMoMyPup10 I think most reactors have neither the knowledge nor the courage to do anything that other people aren't doing. I'm always trying to push great movies that haven't been done or done much, but in the few cases where I succeed, it happens very slowly after many attempts. Glad you agree.
Some reactors. I think, are simply chasing a high view count, so they check to see what movies got other reactors a high view count, and do the same ones. But as you suggest, there's an entire universe of excellent, classic, and award-winning films that have never had one single reaction.
@@oliverbrownlow5615 True. I've been heartened to see people start to do "Deja Vu," "Mississippi," "Little Big Man," "Rio Bravo," and "Stalag 17." Still waiting for Francois Truffaut's brilliant "Fahrenheit 451," the sci-fi classic "Enemy Mine," or the epic "Gandhi."
The very same considerations apply to music reviewers.
My only disagreement with what you say is that the Illusionist is easily 10x better than the Prestige. ;)
Hey Ezy, Im late, but here for it. Fun fact, Edward did many of his own magic tricks. Big difference in reality and the perception of reality. 🤔Knew u were going love the twist. Thanx so much, take care, Peace
In the DVD director's commentary he says all of those tricks are conceivable based on what they knew of magicians in that day, except one. Don't remember which one that is but it makes for a good discussion after watching!
@@MoMoMyPup10 Cool, so interesting. Never seen director's cut, so def going to borrow and get my watch on. Love learning this stuff specially when the movies so great. Thanx for the info. Take care, Peace
Why can't we get movies like this nowadays?
4real.
Hi, are you going to react to the rest of Underworld franchise? I've been eagerly waiting for Awakening and Blood Wars.
sure, it's just going to be further down the list I got right now. but I will certainly be getting back to finishing the underworld series!!