Magicians

2007

1 hr. 30 min.

Comedy

List

33%

9 Reviews

Tomatometer

39%

5,000+ Ratings

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A magician (Robert Webb) and his former partner (David Mitchell) compete against each other, four years after an onstage mishap tore them apart.

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The humour you expect is there, but the story arc is not on the scale of a Hollywood blockbuster - although it's very much written to leave you feeling good. Obviously that hasn't gone down well with most critics, but it really is enjoyable. A lot of fun characters, and loads of background detail.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Not many jokes in this uneventful film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Largely watchable, Magicians gets its star power, driving force and ocasional kichs from Mitchell and Webb. This isn't the Prestige but it is a pretty good pop-corn vehicle. Watch it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Normally a movie like this I would give two stars, but I'm a huge fan of David Mitchell and Pete Webb so I had to bump it up a bit. For those of you who don't know Mitchell and Webb, they are the stars of the UK sitcom Peep Show. The show can be found on Netflix, and it's hilarious; I highly recommend. Sadly the film doesn't show off Mitchell and Webb too well, but it's not an awful film either. Fans of Peep Show will appreciate it, the casual fan will think it's dull. Not a time waster, but not for everyone.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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A typical British comedy in that it squanders its at least interesting idea by with awkward humour and focusing on a dull romantic subplot.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Robert Webb and David Mitchell humour in a full-length feature. What's not to love?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Andrew O'Connor

Director

Robert Webb

Karl

David Mitchell

Harry

Jessica Hynes

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Andrea Riseborough

Dani

Darren Boyd

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

This film is just such a wasted opportunity.

Jan 30, 2018

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Phelim O'Neill

Guardian

O'Connor's direction has absolutely zero visual flair, making the performers' transition from television to film rather pointless.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 16, 2007

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Caroline Westbrook

BBC.com

t's a perfectly agreeable way to while away an hour and a half -- but don't expect to remember much about it in the morning.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 2, 2007

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Scott Nash

Three Movie Buffs

A small, but amusing little film.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 11, 2015

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

Something of a disappointment, due to a poorly conceived script and an underdeveloped plot.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 19, 2007

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

While it's endearing and occasionally inspired, it's just not funny enough.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 17, 2007

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Synopsis

A magician (Robert Webb) and his former partner (David Mitchell) compete against each other, four years after an onstage mishap tore them apart.

Director: Andrew O'Connor
Executive Producer: Scott Kroopf, Lizzie Francke
Screenwriter: Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English