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The Prestige
Director Christopher Nolan's dark 2006 thriller about the fierce rivalry between two magicians.
The Prestige represents the second film that Christopher Nolan directed that Christian Bale starred in; the first was Batman Begins. Christian Bales character in The Prestige was named Alfred. Alfred is the name … see full wiki
Cast:
Christian Bale,
Scarlett Johansson,
Hugh Jackman,
Andy Serkis,
Michael Caine,
Piper Perabo,
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Director:
Christopher Nolan
Genre:
Thriller
Release Date:
October 20, 2006
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
13 reviews about The Prestige
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I've not much to type of Christoper Nolan's finest accomplishment that hasn't been stated before. At this juncture, it wouldn't be unfair for the Nolans to abandon non-linear plotting; they've exploited the conceit so thoroughly here in conjunction with numerous interrelated visual metaphors in order to fully explore a variety of Victorian themes: the thrill of technology-driven entrepreneurship during the onset of modernity, science as magic explained and the nature of dualistic … more
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review by Lopez15.
December 30, 2009
I've seen some movies that try to blow your mind, I've seen some movies that try to challenge you and make you believe in the unimaginable. The Prestige does both, it challenges you while making you think you know what is going on and just when you have it all figured out it throws a Monkey wrench into your plans and leaves you totally baffled and dumbfounded even after the ending, so the real question is what is true in this film? and what is a lie? The Prestige … more
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A few flaws, however a great , great film. Chris Nolan has yet to make a bad film. Christian Bale is oscar-worthy is this movie.
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review by Husher315.
May 15, 2009
The Prestige is probably one of the most underrated films of this this past decade. With such a great cast that included Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson, this great drama/thriller did not get all the attention it deserved. This probably had a lot to do with the fact that The Illusionist was released around the same time of The Prestige. One thing is for sure, this film was pure magic. The Prestige follows two magicians, … more
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review by MichaelN.
September 09, 2009
Two rival magicians in the late 1800’s. Each trying to sabotage each other, outdo each other, and decode the secrets of each others tricks. The twists and turns in this movie never seem to end. The story even brings in Houdini’s water closet escape trick as well as the great scientist Tesla. The story does exaggerate a lot about Tesla but it seems to work in this film. The acting is first class and Michael Caine puts in another great supporting spot. … more
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review by vemartin.
January 13, 2008
Pros: Great story-line and performances; outstanding direction. Cons: Hard to wrap your mind around at first... The Bottom Line: In the final analysis The Prestige is a complicated intelligent tale that genuinely beguiles and entertains. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. According to The Prestige (2006) there is difference between a magician and a wizard; the former entertains with gimmickry, … more
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review by newtonooi.
April 18, 2007
There were many surprises at this year's Academy Awards. One of the biggest was the absence of nominations for several films, most noticeably this one. Containing no sex, no nudity, no bad language, no gore, no grand action scenes, minimal comedy, a non-descript sountrack, and only several seconds of violence, this movie has none of the hallmarks of a top movie. But a top movie it is; it sat atop the box office charts for a month and everyone who has seen it comes away impressed. This is one of … more
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review by MzJen_2_review.
April 17, 2007
This movie has certainly captured the art of magic, its complexities and wonder. As two friends' different philosophies on magic set tensions in motion, it is a tragic death that forever puts a wedge between them. A rivalry ensues between the more penetrating Borden (Bale) and the showman Angiers (Jackman). With three different time lines moving all at once through most of the movie, there's really never a moment's boredom. This storytelling is efficient and compelling. The characters are rich--they … more
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Pros: Probably the single most...different movie plot I've ever seen. Cons: Sometimes hard to follow the heavy English accents The Bottom Line: Don't look away... Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie's plot. Are you watching closely? I’d heard all sorts of good things about The Prestige so one day when my mother and I were out running errands, we decided to pop into the … more
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review by MichaelN.
March 29, 2007
Two rival magicians (Jackman and Bales) in the late 1800's. Each trying to sabotage each other, outdo each other, and decode the secrets of each others tricks. The twists and turns in this movie never seem to end. The story even brings in Houdini's water closet escape trick as well as the great scientist Tesla. The story does exaggerate a lot about Tesla but it seems to work in this film. The acting is first class and Michael Caine puts in another great supporting spot. Scarlett … more
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Pros: Outstanding performances, very tightly controlled story and imagery Cons: One romp into the unreal that is a little hard to accept The Bottom Line: One of the best DVD's I've seen in a long time. Worth the time and effort (attention is required). Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie''s plot. The Prestige (latest movie by the Nolan brothers who gave … more
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review by gradyharp.
February 21, 2007
Jonathan and Christopher Nolan have collaborated on previous projects (namely the brilliant MEMENTO) and here take on Christopher Priest's dazzling novel THE PRESTIGE. Where MEMENTO kept the audience tense and on the edge of the seat and of quizzical mind, THE PRESTIGE attempts to use the same techniques but ends up being an overly long, at times ponderous, and ultimately rather bland examination of illusion and magic and the need audiences have to believe in what they see as an exit route from … more
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The Prestige works on many levels, as a character study and a depiction of rivalry and revenge, as a period piece that illuminates the ingenuity and sacrifice and risk required to carry off the trickery and deception of stage magic. It is a very entertaining film, that captivated my attention throughout, was very well acted (especially by Christian Bale) and very well paced. It is, moreover, a film that does not commit the usual crime of Hollywood films of dumbing things down for its audience. Christopher … more
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