Movie Time – The Illusionist

Have watched 5 movies in 2 days and am hungry for more 🙂 All movies have been recommended by Sylvain, the french guy with whom I stay, whose movie taste tingles your senses for more. Most of them have been thrillers and he has got me addicted to them, with his fine french selection.

The movie curls around you like a snake and powerfully and mysteriously allures you into its grip and releases you into a world full of illusions which only enhances its enticement. Edward Norton is a magician illusionist who has given his best performance here, his eye contacts with the camera, his composure and his moves are magical and magnificent. His lady love, the Duchess Sophie has been separated from him since 15 years and he is back as a master magician. His powers become a peril for the Crown prince and his to-be held engagement to the beautiful Dutchess.

The Dutchess gets murdered and Inspector Uhl whose work is honed by easiness and intelligence, investigates into the powers and intentions of the magician. The illusion is a parable about what you see and what is really happening. The end is mesmerizing and is left for the audience to conclude whether the magician was an illusionist or a man possessed by darker forces. A Must Watch.

This Post Has 15 Comments

  1. manggala

    HI! bro,

    Your English is becoming more SHAKESPERIAN!!!!!! ha.ha.ha.hahahaha

    AMAZING MAN!!!!, Ihope you would be the same Rajesh jagat Bhaiya eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee by the time you return home.

    LOVE ALWAYS!!

    JAI GURU DEV!

  2. harsh

    jai gurudev bhaiya,,
    its true, ur english is becoming more sophisticated,,,
    love to read whatever you write and you have already made too many followers, what else one need on this blogosphere….

  3. Aparna

    Must WATCH from me..too..

    One movie… i sat for the whole time without going for a snack or party break! 🙂

    JGD

  4. Meghana

    Hmmmmmmmmmmm…….. movies….. that too 5 in 2 days……. hmmm!

  5. suman ramaswamy

    i totally agree. amazing movie. saw it some days back. was totally intrigued about Norton’s acting skills.

  6. swati

    hi bhaiya i have seen the movie
    its awsome really
    please tell the names of other movies too
    mee too a movie buff 🙂 n like these kinda stories
    🙂

  7. Shailendra

    JGD! The illusionist is really good..infact there are many good movies of Edward norton..u can check them at imdb.com

  8. dr vaibhav

    hi bhaiya
    i hv seen this movie its mindblowing
    how r u there in SK
    i assisted one yes+ in pune .
    see u soon
    bye jgda

  9. swati

    Got this mail recently
    wanted to share with you:

    Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends.

    She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes
    and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing
    but the best.

    She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing him
    off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would
    leave her for another.

    She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was always
    kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a
    problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through
    the difficult times.

    The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great
    contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she d id
    not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly
    took notice of him!

    One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She
    thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four
    boyfriends with me, but when I die, I’ll be all alone.’

    Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, ‘I loved you the most, endowed you
    with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that
    I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?’

    ‘No way!’, replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without
    another word..

    His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

    The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, ‘I loved you all my life.
    Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?’

    ‘No!’, replied the 3rd boyfriend. ‘Life is too good! When you die, I’m
    going to marry someone else!’

    Her heart sank and turned cold.

    She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, ‘I have always
    turned to you for help and you’ve always been there for me.

    When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?’

    ‘I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time!’, replied the 2nd
    boyfriend. ‘At the very most, I can only walk with you to your
    grave.’

    His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
    devastated.

    Then a voice called out: ‘I’ll go with you. I’ll follow you no matter
    where you go..’

    The girl looked up, and there was his first boyfriend. He was very
    skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.

    Greatly grieved, the girl said, ‘I should have taken much better care
    of you when I had the chance!’

    In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives:

    Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort
    you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.

    Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth.When you
    die, it will all go to others.

    Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they
    have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to
    the grave.

    And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of
    wealth, power and pleasures of the world.

    However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever
    you go.Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only
    part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue
    with you throughout Eternity.

    Thought for the day:Remember, when the world pushes you to your
    knees,you’re in the perfect position to pray.

  10. Meghana

    Wow Swati! JGD
    I really liked the story, so humorous and at the same time, so spiritual. Hats off! Do cum 2 Indore.
    Love
    Meghana

  11. Vijay Khandewal

    Jai Gurudev!!!!
    Really owesome movies (both). I have seen them long time ago and when you written about them then only I gone the deep in to the movies.
    I am sure you will also like the following movies:-
    1. Artificial Intelligence
    2. The Sixth Sence
    3. A Beautiful Mind
    4. Next
    5. The Shawshank Redemption

  12. manggala

    DEAR SWATI,

    JAI GURU DEV!

    VERY TOUCHING STORY! IN FACT ITS LIKE SHOWING A MIRROR TO EACH ONE OF US” THANKS

    LOTS OF LOVE,

    THANKS BHAIYA FOR USING YOUR BLOG .

  13. Bhaskar

    Do watch The Prestige.. You’ll love it. How’s everything in SK.. must be pretty cold out there..
    Also, I hope you’ll be back before the most AWESOME International YES!++ here in Ashram.. December last week..
    Love..
    JGD!

  14. shikha

    chetan bhagat is on bawa’s blog…huhahahahaa

  15. sonal

    jai gurudev bhaiyaa….its really a wonderful movie……..

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