this be a quirky little movie and and i have to agree that there be some quirky acting in it as well . it follow the adventure of a young man who decide that he want to become a famous la vega illusionist and and be partly about follow his dream and partly about the dream of others and and all about the travail of showbiz . i think the movie be charm and and it have a moment or two of real magic that make the whole thing worthwhile . alan arkin be terrific a the magician who never be and and his mentoring of max make for a funny and touch relationship . not for everyone and probably and but if you like movie about the journey and then i think you will like this one .