The Prestige

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Poptart S @drgpoptart 1d What a gripping movie@ This head-spinning battle of rival magicians is captivating and creative, with an overall theme that has you wondering how it can be both so obvious and yet so impossible to predict until you see it. One of Nolan's best works and a clear example of why his subsequent successes shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone. See more Jace E @thefilmguy 1d How this movie made me feel in one word: Staggered The Prestige might have my favorite twist/reveal in modern cinema. The back and forth between Jackman and Bale is tense, the acting is superb and the storytelling is immersive. I remember watching this film a decade ago and loving the finale. In the time that passed since then, I had forgotten the details of the twist. I was just as surprised and elated as the first time. As is true with most Nolan films, I'm ready to go back and watch it again to discover the clues hidden throughout. Best Character: Alfred Best Quote: "Are you watching closely?" - Borden Best Scene: The actual prestige of the movie Best Piece of Score: "The Price Of A Good Trick" Note: The true hero of the story won in the end. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 2d A very underrated Nolan film with so many great twists and turns that makes the whole movie feel like one big magic trick. I love the fun rivalry between the two magicians. It's fascinating getting to see a peek behind the curtain at how magicians created their illusions. The movie is a love letter to the magic of science and how often it blends into creating illusions of magic. The climax is where the film finally comes together, and it elevates the whole material. But I still don't like that the other Borden still gets rewarded over Angier. It's a shame how both wives are used as pawns and fridged. But thankfully everything else is fantastic. The movie has a great use of the non-linear storytelling to give us some of the best twists and cinematic magic tricks. The movie has great rewatchability value thanks to the insane twist ending that was expertly foreshadowed from the star and makes you want to rewatch it to find the secret of the magician's act. See more Dan M @RT89566603 3d The audience is rarely bored throughout the film. Details that initially seem insignificant, or are completely overlooked, later fall into place, often sending chills down the viewer’s spine. The film is packed with twists and turns, leaving the audience unsure of whom to root for. The performances are outstanding, and Christopher Nolan has done an exceptional job. See more Eric S @ericstefano16 3d This is my all time favorite movie, the story is a great cautionary tale and Bale and Jackman give terrific down to earth performances that immediately bring you into the time period and their feud. And that’s not even talking about that ending, which makes the film that much better on a rewatch. If I had to nitpick, sometimes the time editing Nolan loves can get a little confusing at times, but other than that, an underrated film! See more R T @RT09956861 6d Straight cinema. No words needed See more Read all reviews

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