The Great Magician

Loved it!
I thought this movie was fantastic. Great story, plot twists, ect.

One problem. The description for it, both on amazon and netflix, having nothing to do with the actual film. There is no "eight immortals" mentioned in the movie at all. Ever.

Puzzling.

A Feast for Tony Leung Fans
Since I saw several movies of Wong Kar Wai with Tony Leung years ago, I am a great admirer of this great Actor. So I also like movies that have some weaknesses. The plot of this film suffers from some silliness.

The performance of Tony Leung Chiu Wai is beyond any doubt. Overall I like the movie very much.

Nothing Is Quite What It Seems With THE GREAT MAGICIAN
I've always liked magic. As a kid, I even gave it a go, but I was never the showman I hoped I'd be. Magicians have to be consummate entertainers willing to put themselves out there knowing all the while that the sleight of hand relies entirely on them - no amount of fancy glitter or smoke can salvage a trick gone bad. In their own humble way, films are perhaps the most complete magic act out there - they require an audience to suspend their disbelief long enough to be swept up by the play of light cleverly situated between all of the pieces of the magical puzzle. When it's done right, it quickly becomes the kind of thing you want to share with friends and family. When it's done wrong, it's something you moan and groan at until the credits roll.

THE GREAT MAGICIAN is far from `great,' but it's good enough entertainment for a lazy afternoon or, better, a quiet evening in with the kids.

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