In this visually captivating film directed by Guillermo del Toro, a charismatic but down-on-his-luck man, played by Bradley Cooper, finds himself entangled in the world of carnival sideshows and mentalism. As he rises to fame by exploiting the art of deception, he encounters a mysterious psychiatrist, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, who may be his most formidable opponent yet. The film features a stellar cast, including Rooney Mara and Willem Dafoe, and is noted for its rich, atmospheric cinematography. While it did not win any major awards, it was nominated for several, including four Academy Awards. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.