This is not a good movie. While watching it I enjoyed certain parts, but I also had time to catalog several faults. I feel if I can do that while watching, it's not a good sign.
Guy Pearce plays Harry Houdini right before his death. I love Guy Pearce - he's a great actor. But he's really forced and false in this role or for this director. Catherine Zeta-Jones is the love interest (because she looks like Houdini's mother supposedly - ick), and she doesn't work here either, although she remains gorgeous.
Saoirse Ronan is Catherine's daughter in the film, and she does the best acting, but her role doesn't ring true at all. She is way too sweet - and should be more of a street urchin.
Mother and daughter are trying to fleece Houdini. Does it work? I didn't care too much. At least the movie was really short.
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