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Make Believe
2011 88m Not Rated
Documentary
,
Family
7.0
85%
74%
64%
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Six of the world's best young magicians battle for the title of Teen World Champion.
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Directed By
J. Clay Tweel
Written By
Cleven S. Loham
Studio
Firefly Theater & Films
,
Level 22
Cast of Make Believe
Ed Alonzo
Himself
Kyle Eschen
Himself
Make Believe Reviews
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle
I would have liked to see more tricks and fewer parental interviews, but in any case, this is a reasonably appealing documentary for anyone with a special interest in the subject.
New York Times
Neil Genzlinger
The young people seen here never seem artificial; you feel their passion for doing magic, as well as their nagging loneliness, devoted as they are to practicing card tricks and such for hours on end, while their peers are off doing what most teenagers do.
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
Magicians have a saying: "The trick is told when the trick is sold. " These kids are sold on tricks.
Aisle Seat
Mike McGranaghan
Make Believe has it all: likable "characters" we want to follow, a subject that both astounds and amazes, and a mounting sense of suspense as the competition reaches its conclusion.
Los Angeles Times
Gary Goldstein
The various sleights of hand are impressive even if we're afforded little insight into their actual execution. Still, it's fun stuff.
ColeSmithey.com
Cole Smithey
[VIDEO] "Make Believe" is a touching movie about discipline and the promise of illusion to elevate the mundane into the sublime. You'll be amazed.
Movie Dearest
Fr. Chris Carpenter
More than satisfies with its multi-layered approach to an assortment of teenaged, wannabe magicians. One of the five best documentaries of 2011.
Boxoffice Magazine
Mark Keizer
Watching even the most tossed-off gag is worth whatever shortcomings Make Believe has.
Slant Magazine
Rob Humanick
It's easy to appreciate the drive these kids possess, but we never quite feel their burning passion.
Shockya.com
Brent Simon
There's an innately human joy in bearing witness to someone doing something they deeply love, no matter the money, and also do it well -- especially if they're a youngster. And that joy is on ample display in Make Believe.
Spirituality & Practice
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Documentary following six teenage magicians as they compete for the title of Teen World Champion.
Filmcritic.com
Jules Brenner
They may not possess an equal amount of talent on a magician's stage, but their commitment to their goal is no illusion.
Wall Street Journal
Joe Morgenstern
Terrifically likable without trying too terribly hard.
Chicago Reader
Ben Sachs
This tension between self-expression and professional advancement is fascinating material, but first-time director-editor J. Clay Tweel avoids the nuance that might have brought it to life.
Village Voice
Michelle Orange
Make Believe pairs a newly entrenched formula with old-fashioned, artisanal illusion.
Variety
John Anderson
A charming, affectionate and often elegantly executed study of teenage magicians, their craft and the social shadows they step out of when they do their stuff.
New York Press
Leslie Stonebraker
Make Believe is so irresistible because Tweel combines the kids-making-good plot line with the sheer joy of the magic show.
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Louis Proyect
A terrific movie about teen magicians far more entertaining than any of the Harry Potter fiascoes.
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