'The Illusionist (Italian Import)' - High-Def Digest Review

[Attebery]

Josh has reviewed 'The Illusionist' (Italian Import). He says it's a largely satisfying mystery thriller with an appealing cast and an intriguing concept. This Blu-ray delivers fine picture quality, acceptable audio, and bonus features that won't function in an American player. Still, for fans of the film, this one is worth importing.

Full review here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1471...ionist_it.html

[RandellG]

I wish this would hurry up and get announced for the US I love the movie

[Master X]

I like this movie alot but Ill wait for Fox to put it out.

[ben1080p]

when I was at blockbuster like 2 years ago I decided whether I should be getting this or prestige. I went with Prestige. I may have to check it out now.

[JoeBel]

I've been holding myself back on buying the import for months, I also hope they announce a US release soon. For me this was one of those movies that I wanted to see but loved a lot more than I thought I would.

[dankir]

Originally Posted by RandellG

I wish this would hurry up and get announced for the US I love the movie

Seriously! Release it ASAP!

[MrE]

Originally Posted by ben1080p

when I was at blockbuster like 2 years ago I decided whether I should be getting this or prestige. I went with Prestige. I may have to check it out now.

Illusionist > Prestige

[RandellG]

Originally Posted by ben1080p

when I was at blockbuster like 2 years ago I decided whether I should be getting this or prestige. I went with Prestige. I may have to check it out now.

Both are great. Im hard to choose which is the best.

[winklepr]

According to boxofficemojo, The Illusionist had a production budget of 16.5 million vs The Prestige's 40 million. For what it's worth (if this is true), the Illusionist did a mighty fine job with such a small budget! That really impresses me. As for which is the best, I think it depends on the person - I liked The Prestige more (and the Nolan brothers excellent work may the reason why), but agree that both are great. I will also add that I agree with the multiple viewings comment in the review.

[ack_bak]

Originally Posted by MrE

Illusionist > Prestige

Agreed. Both my wife and I preferred The Illusionist to The Prestige. I am holding out for the US version with a DTS-HD-MA track.. Come on Fox.. I have been waiting for this title to come out on Blu..

[ben1080p]

Originally Posted by MrE

Illusionist > Prestige

my fav actor is Christian Bale.
although I think Biel is sexier than scarlett by a tad.
its gonna be a tough decision

[project-blu]

Illusionist > Prestige

both had GREAT casts (Norton, Giamatti, Biel vs Bale, Jackman, Bowie, Johanson (sp)). both had great stories. but Illusionist just is a beautiful movie, and not as sci-fi as Prestige felt

[Stranger Danger]

I like The Prestige a bit more, and it had David Bowie. Ironicly it did spark interest in me to learn about Tesla. We have a statue of him in Niagara Falls a 45 minute trip for me. He was a fascinating guy.

[AllSport11]

Like most women I know my girl liked The Illusionist more than The Prestige. Maybe because there was more of a love story behind it. I loved The Prestige, but both are good movies. I have The Prestige on HD DVD but would pick up The Illusionist on Blu.

[Liqwid]

Ahh, I can't wait for this to hit in some sort of special edition package. I love this movie.