The Illusionist - 2010 ****

This is a delightfully quirky animated French film. And was a real joy to watch and experience.

An out of work illusionist from France travels to Scotland for a trip and meets a young girl who becomes fascinated by him. She follows him to Edinburgh and that is when their lives change.

The animation is sumptuous, the dialogue is minimal but perfectly in tune with the rhythm of the film, and the main character is most likeable. Add in some lovely music and you have this little treat. I would love to watch it again.