Why is the illusionist rated pg 13

How far is too far? What are the guidelines for dating relationships? What are the biblical guidelines for dating relationships? What is true love and how do you know when you have found it? As the clandestine romance continues, shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl Paul Giamatti is charged by Leopold to intensify his efforts to expose Eisenheim, even while the magician gains a devoted and vocal public following.

With Uhl doggedly searching for the reasons and the man behind the trickery, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet. Indeed, should you desire to see this film you may have to wait for DVD. So poor has the distribution of this film been that Karanous, the man who was supposed to review this film, was unable to find it at any theater near him. Thus, I was given the review. Let me begin by saying that the movie is first and foremost a drama.

It plays at fantasy and even a touch of horror, but that is its charm. The movie is really nothing more than a drama with fantasy dressing.

The spirit of the dead woman appears on stage calling for justice. Cinematically, the movie works very effectively. Those who love romance and drama will be most pleased. Those who are looking for horror or fantasy may be disappointed.

The directing is stylish and the acting top notch. The sets and designs also give the movie the feel of Victorian England, even though it takes place in eastern Europe. For the Christian, the movie does pose some problems. First, the hero and heroine are shown having sex on what amounts to their first date.

Naturally for Hollywood the first thing they do when they get back together is roll in the hay. The scene is done without any nudity just bare backs and close-ups of skin or explicit sexual movements, but it is nonetheless a typical and disturbing trend that Hollywood knows of no other way to depict love.

For Hollywood, romance equals sex. The greater problem is the fact that the Illusionist is conjuring up the dead.

This is called necromancy and explicitly condemned in the Bible Deuteronomy , see also Isaiah , Isaiah Indeed, King Saul was sentenced to death by the Lord for consulting with a medium 1 Samuel Spiritualism, for those who do not know, is an occult religion in which the dead may wander aimlessly without a guide.

God condemns all such contact, even if it be possible. This alone is reason enough to reject spiritualism. Of course, in fairness, part of the appeal of the movie is wondering what is real and what is illusion.

After all, is he not an illusionist? The movie does not seem to actively promote spiritualism so much as exploit it although no spiritualist would object to it. It is, as aforementioned, well made and effective.

The ending may also surprise some people, and Christians will probably enjoy the ending in particular since it relates to the matters discussed above. MPA Rating : for some sexuality and violence. Moral Rating:. Relevant Issues. The film offers commendable performances, striking cinematography and an intriguing storyline. Yet the ability to perform magic seems to allow consequences to be sidestepped. Cigars, smoking pipes and drinking are portrayed in several settings.

Why was it important to marry within your social class during the time depicted in The Illusionist? What does Leopold hope to achieve by marrying Sophie? What would Sophie have to give up if she married outside of her class? The audio track is available in English Dolby Digital 5. Paul Giamatti has played a wide range of characters including a boxing manager in Cinderella Man. Early in his career, he also played supporting roles in The Truman Show and the remake of the romantic comedy Sabrina.

The Illusionist Parent Guide The film offers commendable performances, striking cinematography and an intriguing storyline. Release date August 17, Violence C-. Just go to our search page or use the search bar, with or without a keyword, from the top navigation menu.

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