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From acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan ("Memento," "Batman Begins"), comes a mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
From the time that they first met as young magicians on the rise, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) were competitors. However, their friendly competition evolves into a bitter rivalry making them fierce enemies-for-life and consequently jeopardizing the lives of everyone around them. Full of twists and turns, "The Prestige" is set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London, the exceptional cast includes two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and David Bowie.
Movie information
| Release Date (USA): | 2006-10-20 |
| Rating (USA): | PG-13 |
| Release Date (UK): | 2006-11-10 |
| Rating (UK) : | 12A |
| Director: | Christopher Nolan |
| Producer: | Christopher Nolan;Emma Thomas;Aaron Ryder |
| Studio: | Touchstone Pictures |
| Writer/s: | Jonathan and Christopher Nolan (screenplay): Christopher Priest (novel) |
Cast
| Hugh Jackman | Robert Angier |
| Christian Bale | Alfred Borden |
| Michael Caine | Cutter |
| Piper Perabo | Julia Angier |
| Rebecca Hall | Sarah Borden |
| Scarlett Johansson | Olivia Wenscombe |
| Samantha Mahurin | Jess |
| David Bowie | Nikolas Tesla |
| Andy Serkis | Alley |
| Daniel Davis | Judge |
| Jim Piddock | Prosecutor |
| Christopher Neame | Defender |
| Mark Ryan | Captain |
| Roger Rees | Owens |
| Jamie Harris | Sullen Warder |
| Monty Stuart | Stagecoach Driver |
| Ron Perkins | Hotel Manager |
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I saw this movie a few days ago. It is good, but incredibly sad. The film focuses on the competition between the two magicians, and uses plot twists to distract the viewer from what is really happening - just as a magician does to his audience. Jackman and Bale do well in their parts as competing magicians. But their obsession with besting the other comes at a high price, and watching the men slowly destroy themselves turned the film into a tragedy. It is a good film, to be sure. Just don't let the intended plot twists distract you from the terrible tragedy unfolding before your eyes.
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CrazygurlDec 11th, 2006 - 05:46:25
Only seen the trailer for this movie but from that it looks amazing.
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