Review: The Illusionist
Usually, with pet projects (in this case Bob Yari, almost entirely funding it through his Bob Yari Productions and Yari Film Releasing Group banners), it can be really good, or just good in the eyes of the person petting it around. In this case, it’s somewhere inbetween that, being pretty good, but not award-wowing. Still, with the Painted Veil released and critically acclaimed, it looks Like mr. Yari is the Bruckheimer on the independent side of film making.
This movie is all about subtlety, in story, characters and colors onscreen. And all the while, there’s always a shroud of mystery present, which makes the somewhat slower pace all the better to endure. If you want to be drowned in doubt, be it scientifically or spiritually, this is the movie to see. Despite the small scale setup of this low budget movie (and only a handful of characters to know), you’ll certainly get to experience the full suspense.8-.