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The Illusionist (2006)
7.5
PG-13
Duration: 110min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Neil Burger
Plot: Renowned illusionist Eisenheim harbors feelings for the Duchess von Teschen, who is betrothed to the ruthless Crown Prince Leopold. Their classes kept them apart when they first met as teenagers. The goal of the Crown Prince is to reveal Eisenheim's powers and put an end to their passion. Though it's possible that Chief Inspector Uhl has ulterior motives, he aids the Crown Prince.
Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan
Keywords: love, magic, super power, princess, rivalry, vienna austria, childhood sweetheart, duchess, crown prince
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7.9
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Equilibrium (2002)
7.3
R
Release Date: 2002-12-06
Duration: 107min
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Cinderella Man (2005)
8
PG-13
Duration: 144min
Country: US
Plot: Braddock is a former boxer who has also become a father to three kids. Following the decline of his boxing career, he faced financial hardships and a family struggling to make ends meet. Thankfully, May has a lovely and moral wife who understands and supports her never-complaining and hardworking household, keeping the family alive. There wasn't much food at home, so it was critical to survive.
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Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
7.3
R
Duration: 144min
Country: US
Plot: In the 12th century, the young French blacksmith Balian followed his father to join the Crusades and came to Jerusalem, where the strange and unique culture deeply attracted him. At that time, Jerusalem maintained a fragile peace between the Second and Third Crusades, but King Batvin's days were numbered, and the peace was shaky. The Saracen Knights, led by Saladin, soon arrived, vowing to take back the holy land in their hearts. A thrilling, brutal, and cruel war was about to begin. Knight Balian and King Batvin had the same vision of protecting the helpless, defending peace, working for cultural and religious harmony, and creating a paradise empire like the Kingdom of Heaven.
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