So I (like everybody) have a LOT of free time on my hands right now and I have been watching some movies.
In regards to movies where magic forms the main plot or background, I've watched The Prestige (of COURSE), Now You See Me, Now You See Me 2 and The Illusionist, and even Doctor Strange though it isn't really the magic we do but anyways. What are other movies that you'd suggest?
Moreover, what is the BEST magic movie till date in your opinion, and which one is the WORST? What changes would you make to the worst movie to make it better?
In my opinion, The Prestige is by far the best. The absolute best.
The Illusionist paled considerably compared to the other movies I watched. Moreover, unlike the Prestige, a lot of its effects seemed to be pretty...ridiculous and what more (spoilers alert), I disliked how the love story plot became so important that the Crown Prince was killed THOUGH it seems that there might have been truth in what he said, that he might have been the better ruler compared to his father. According to me, the story had more potential, especially with its setting.
A change I'd make is make it's background as magic, stronger and more sensible. I'd also make Eisenheim a stronger character and add more dimensions to the story instead of just making it the age-old cliche lovers-apart-and-reunite story.
Of course I'm being a bit unfair because the movie was released in 2010 and maybe this sort of plot was fabulous then but hey, I won't say that watching The Illusionist was a waste of time. It was an aesthetic movie, at times, to say the least.
But, please answer guys!
In regards to movies where magic forms the main plot or background, I've watched The Prestige (of COURSE), Now You See Me, Now You See Me 2 and The Illusionist, and even Doctor Strange though it isn't really the magic we do but anyways. What are other movies that you'd suggest?
Moreover, what is the BEST magic movie till date in your opinion, and which one is the WORST? What changes would you make to the worst movie to make it better?
In my opinion, The Prestige is by far the best. The absolute best.
The Illusionist paled considerably compared to the other movies I watched. Moreover, unlike the Prestige, a lot of its effects seemed to be pretty...ridiculous and what more (spoilers alert), I disliked how the love story plot became so important that the Crown Prince was killed THOUGH it seems that there might have been truth in what he said, that he might have been the better ruler compared to his father. According to me, the story had more potential, especially with its setting.
A change I'd make is make it's background as magic, stronger and more sensible. I'd also make Eisenheim a stronger character and add more dimensions to the story instead of just making it the age-old cliche lovers-apart-and-reunite story.
Of course I'm being a bit unfair because the movie was released in 2010 and maybe this sort of plot was fabulous then but hey, I won't say that watching The Illusionist was a waste of time. It was an aesthetic movie, at times, to say the least.
But, please answer guys!
