The Illusionist

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Science Fiction & Fantasy

Eisenheim is the son of a cabinetmaker. One day, when he was a teenager, Eisenheim (Edward Norton; played as young man by Aaron Johnson) meets a traveling magician along a road. Eisenheim becomes obsessed with magic tricks after this and also falls in love with Sophie von Teschen (Biel), a duchess well above his social standing, and the daughter of the parents that have hired Eisenheim's father as a cabinetmaker. Although the two are forbidden to see each other, they meet in a secret hideout in the woods.
Eisenheim leaves his village to travel the world and perfect his magic after this. He returns a master illusionist. He meets Sophie at his performance when she is volunteered, by the crown prince, as a participant in his trick. He soon learns that Sophie is expected to marry the ruthless Crown Prince Leopold (Sewell), who is well known for abusing his lady friends.
He and Sophie plan to elope; but first, Sophie points out, something must be done to stop Leopold, who, she reveals, is planning a coup d'etat to take control of Austria from his aging father, Emperor Franz Joseph, while using his engagement to her to win the support of Hungary. Leopold finds out from Uhl, who was following the couple, that Sophie has met with Eisenheim. Sophie confronts Leopold. Unfortunately, Leopold's aristocratic social standing makes any accusations against him unthinkable. Beyond this, there is an existing belief among the people that Leopold has murdered a woman in the past. As Eisenheim plunges into despair and the citizens of Vienna begin to suspect Leopold of murder, Uhl begins to observe Eisenheim's actions more closely.

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Ceritanya keren. Nggak gampang ketebak. Yang pasti it keeps me awake until the end. Gue nggak tertidur seperti biasanya kalo nonton film boring he..he..he..he.