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Overview
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Release Date:
1 September 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
Nothing is what it seems
Plot:
In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(174 articles)
New Kick-Ass Trailer Does Just That
(From Screen Rant. 18 March 2010, 5:44 PM, PDT)
Abbie Cornish To Act For Madonna In 'W.E.' Also Cast In 'Dark Fields'
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(From Screen Rant. 18 March 2010, 5:44 PM, PDT)
Abbie Cornish To Act For Madonna In 'W.E.' Also Cast In 'Dark Fields'
(From MTV Movies Blog. 18 March 2010, 12:30 PM, PDT)
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Brilliant movie, exceptional all around
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Edward Norton | ... | Eisenheim |
 | Paul Giamatti | ... | Inspector Uhl |
 | Jessica Biel | ... | Sophie |
 | Rufus Sewell | ... | Crown Prince Leopold |
 | Eddie Marsan | ... | Josef Fischer (as Edward Marsan) |
 | Jake Wood | ... | Jurka |
| Tom Fisher | ... | Willigut |
 | Aaron Johnson | ... | Young Eisenheim |
 | Eleanor Tomlinson | ... | Young Sophie |
| Karl Johnson | ... | Doctor / Old Man |
| Vincent Franklin | ... | Loschek |
| Nicholas Blane | ... | Herr Doebler |
| Philip McGough | ... | Dr. Hofzinser |
 | Erich Redman | ... | Count Rainer |
| Michael Carter | ... | Von Thurnburg |
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Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.
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110 min
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USA:PG-13 |
Netherlands:12 |
Finland:K-11 |
Argentina:Atp |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
Brazil:14 |
Ireland:12A |
UK:PG |
France:U |
Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
South Korea:15 |
Australia:M |
Norway:11 |
Denmark:11 |
Sweden:7
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When Prince Leopold is approached by Inspector Uhl, while hunting, to inform him of Eisenheim and Sophie's meetings, the Prince asks what they were seen doing together. The line about if they were seen "fornicating" was originally filmed as him saying "fucking" instead. They dubbed in the word "fornicating" to avoid an R-Rating in compliance with the MPAA's policy that the f-word not be used in reference to intercourse in a PG-13 film.
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Goofs:
Continuity: The necklace changes from hanging on a chain, to hanging on twine several times throughout the movie.
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Quotes:
Crown Prince Leopold:
He has tricked you, it is all an illusion!
Chief Inspector Uhl: Perhaps there is truth in this illusion.
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Chief Inspector Uhl: Perhaps there is truth in this illusion.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.91 (#1.91)" (2010)
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How does it end?What does probably really happen? Is there an interpretation that explains the sword trick?
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This movie was stunning in many aspects. Visually in terms of locations, inside and out, there was great consistency and a nothing seemed strained. The story weaved fluidly through these locations and seemed to make the locales a vital part of the story. Ed Norton was mesmerizing, a superb performance that allowed the story to unfold seemingly at his discretion. Jess Biel was very believable and stunningly beautiful. Paul Giamatti (sp) played an admirable role and took the viewer by surprise in many elements of the story. The story was fresh and imaginative, very intriguing. Not as predictable as you would think. We saw this at a Sundance screening and the entire theater of 500+ seats was full and when the movie was over all you could hear was excited and happy chatter, lots of applause as well. Director came out for a Q&A after and was very amiable in answering questions. Highly recommended!!!