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2. The Illusionist. 2006 1h 50m PG-13. 7.5 (392K) Rate. 68 Metascore. In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. Director Neil Burger Stars Edward Norton Jessica Biel Paul Giamatti. 3.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The first film of the 8 part series and adaptation of J.K. Rowling's book series of the same title, the name Harry Potter has become as synonymous with the world of wizardry as names like Merlin and Gandalf.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The first entry in a three-part film series, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is an adaptation of author CS Lewis's novel of the same title.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The realm of Middle Earth that author J.R.R. Tolkien created has become legendary amongst fantasy enthusiasts, with a slew of films, games, and other media all being created from his initial works.
- The Neverending Story. When looking at German Director Wolfgang Petersen's filmography, this 1984 classic may look out of place. Known for telling frantic, high-stakes films, a joyous fantasy romp with dragons and other creatures seems a far cry from his usual gritty realism.
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- 24 The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- 23 Doctor Strange
- 22 Constantine
- 21 Matilda
A Girl & Her Friends Battle A Wicked Witch
Magic movies have existed since the early days of the silent era, and new editing techniques have allowed them to showcase magicians and parlor tricks. There were also several movies about demonic magic, like The Student of Prague and Faust. However, one of the most magical movies of the golden era came in 1939 with The Wizard of Oz. The film sees a farm girl named Dorothy sent to a magical land where she meets a "good witch" and battles a Wicked Witch to return home. The movie is full of mag...
A Live-Action Version Of The Classic Disney Animated Classic
In 1940, Disney Animation released Fantasia, which shocked audiences with imagery that some believed was too frightening for young children. Seventy years later, Disney adapted parts of that story into the live-action movie The Sorcerer's Apprentice, which was mostly based on the Mickey Mouse magic storyline from that earlier movie. Jay Baruchel stars as Dave, a college student who becomes the hapless apprenticeto the millennia-old sorcerer Balthazar (Nicolas Cage). Dave is clearly over his h...
The Marvel Wizard Makes His Way Into The MCU
In Marvel Comics, Doctor Strange is known as the Sorcerer Supreme and is the main source of magic in the hero's community. In 2016, he made his way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his origin story in Doctor Strange. In this movie, Stephen Strange is a brilliant neurosurgeon who lost the use of his hands in a terrible auto accident and decides to seek out magic to regain those abilities. However, along the way, he becomes the Earth's most powerful sorcerer and one of its greatest heroes....
A DC Universe Magical Thriller Starring Keanu Reeves
In 2005, the DC Universe antihero John Constantine got a film of his own. It was a critical flop but has been reappraised as a misunderstood cult classic. The movie cast Keanu Reeves as Constantine, a cynical exorcist who can communicate with angels and demons and realizes that neither Heaven nor Hell wants him. The biggest downfall to the movie at the time of its release is that Reeves's version is not the character from the Hellblazercomics. While a better adaptation arrived with Matt Ryan...
The Roald Dahl Story Of A Young Girl With Magical Powers
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, Matildatells the story of a young, intelligent six-year-old girl who lives with emotionally abusive parents and ends up in a school with a physically and mentally abusive principal. However, when she finds an ally in her teacher, Miss Honey, andsoon discovers she possesses magical powers that can make anything possible,she finally has a way to stand up for herself and defend not only herself but also her classmates and her beloved teacher. The movie was a hug...
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- The Prestige (2006) Christopher Nolan is a pro at red herrings and puzzle movies, which is perfect for a film about magicians! The Prestige is basically a magic trick itself, just like all cinema is (as George Melies showed us).
- Don't Look Now (1973) Nicolas Roeg's British horror Don't Look Now has slowly risen in popularity over the past few decades. Most clairvoyants are shunned for exploiting people's grief because that can have a huge effect on their psychology and belief systems, plus it makes them more susceptible to future manipulation.
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) The eponymous Wizard of Oz isn't actually a wizard at all—he's a normal man who's simply posing as one. This is terrible news for young Dorothy (Judy Garland), who goes through hell to find the wizard so she can be magically sent back home.
- Ghost Stories (2017) Nowadays, it's hard to pull the wool over an audience's eyes with plot twists. Movies are increasingly predictable and repetitive, which makes it such a treat when a plot twist does manage to catch you off guard.
- The Prestige (2006) In the game of one-upmanship between two magicians, who channel the deep-rooted hatred for each other, to a lifelong feud which elevates to something sinister and goes beyond imagination and we the viewers, remain as the mute spectators, watching with our incredulous eyes.
- The Illusionist (2006) It’s an entertaining story, using politics and magic as the underlying themes. Eisenheim The Illusionist, is a mysterious character with an agenda buried deep down in his heart.
- Spirited Away (2001) When a family of three takes a wrong turn to enter the spirit world, things go astray. The father and mother turn into pigs while the daughter remains to fend for herself in a magical world, ruled by a witch.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) The whole magical world of Harry Potter and his adventures as he fights his arch nemesis Lord Voldemort, shall go down in the history of cinema as a genre of its own.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)70%. #74. Adjusted Score: 76384%. Critics Consensus: It isn't Tim Burton's best work, but Sleepy Hollow entertains with its stunning visuals and creepy atmosphere. Synopsis: Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
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