The Illusionist (2010)
Screened in January 2011

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Director: Sylvain Chomet. Animated. Voices of Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin. Screenplay: Sylvain Chomet (based on the earlier screenplay by Jacques Tati).

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Twitter Capsule: Rigor in its arc, detail in every frame, but cruelty and sentiment make uneasy pair. I felt little by the finale.

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Photo © 2010 Pathé/Django Films/Sony Pictures Classics

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
	Best Animated Feature
Other Awards:
	New York Film Critics Circle: Best Animated Feature
	National Board of Review: Spotlight Award
	European Film Awards: Best Animated Feature
	César Awards (French Oscars): Best Animated Feature

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