A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.
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- TriviaWei Ling Soo, Stanley's on-stage persona, is a reference to Chung Ling Soo, the stage name of William Ellsworth Robinson (1861-1918), a popular magician in the U.S. and Europe for many years. Chung Ling Soo also tried to debunk spiritualists, and even wrote a book about it in 1898. A major difference is how carefully the men protect their Chinese personas. In this movie, people seem to be aware of Stanley's role as Wei Ling Soo. Robinson, very careful to protect his stage persona, lived as Chung, never breaking character while in public. He died on March 24, 1918 when a bullet catch trick went wrong. "My God, I've been shot!" were his last words and the first English words he had spoken on stage in nineteen years.
- GoofsIn the first scene, during Wei Ling Soo's performance, the Chinese words on the backdrop are simplified Chinese characters, which were introduced in 1935 and not officially used in mainland China until the mid-1950s.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Half in the Bag: 2014 Movie Catch-up: Part 1 (2014)
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Composed by Cole Porter
Performed by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra
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Simple yet Endearing story, both Hilarious and Thought-provoking
It's a simple yet endearing story, both hilarious and thought-provoking. The premise, of an acclaimed magician out to prove that a particular young psychic is a phony, may seem too simple or familiar, but the period setting, the acting, and the dialogues make the movie quite delightful. This well-written debate between atheism and the existence of a higher power, rational vs irrational thinking, and the mindset and level of happiness of a person in each of those cases, was fascinating and enjoyable to witness. The mystery is maintained quite well. Then, it goes on to discuss one form of magic which truly exists among us (I don't want to spoil it), which was quite heartwarming.
The acting by everyone involved is commendable, especially Colin Firth; it's good to see him in a proper comedy after so long. I love the scene where he reacts in a certain way after the young psychic Sophie reveals few things about his aunt's past; it was rib-tickling and heartwarming at the same time. Emma Stone is charming as always.
From afar, it might seem like a simple comedy, but if you take a closer look, the themes it explores are actually quite deep and intriguing; those things govern the life and mindset of most people around the world.
Beginning to end, I wasn't bored for a second. I had a smile on my face all the way through. If one is able to grasp the meaning behind this comedy's themes, they just can't deny Woody Allen's genius. He rarely fails to amaze me.
The acting by everyone involved is commendable, especially Colin Firth; it's good to see him in a proper comedy after so long. I love the scene where he reacts in a certain way after the young psychic Sophie reveals few things about his aunt's past; it was rib-tickling and heartwarming at the same time. Emma Stone is charming as always.
From afar, it might seem like a simple comedy, but if you take a closer look, the themes it explores are actually quite deep and intriguing; those things govern the life and mindset of most people around the world.
Beginning to end, I wasn't bored for a second. I had a smile on my face all the way through. If one is able to grasp the meaning behind this comedy's themes, they just can't deny Woody Allen's genius. He rarely fails to amaze me.
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- Also known as
- Phép Màu Dưới Ánh Trăng
- Filming locations
- Villa Eilenroc, avenue Mrs. Beaumont, Cap d'Antibes, Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France(The Catledges' estate)
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- Budget
- $16,800,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,539,326
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $412,095
- Jul 27, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $51,029,361
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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