Death Defying Acts (2007)
- 5.8
- 97 mins
- Romance, Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Storyline
During Harry Houdini's (Guy Pearce's) tour of Britain in 1926, the master escapologist enters into a passionate affair with a Scottish psychic. The psychic and her daughter attempt to con Houdini during a highly publicized séance to contact his mother whose death has haunted him for many years. However, all does not go to plan.
Plot Keywords
money falling through the air, underwater scene, chains, theatre audience, scotland, dancing, drinking, drink, kiss, show business, stunt, historical event, historical fiction, breaking and entering, mother son relationship, con man, music hall, clairvoyant, mirror, blood
Short Review
Any magic is instantly dispelled by the dead hand of a tirelessly pouting Zeta-Jones, whose slap boasts more layers than her talent.
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