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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.
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| Homepage | http://wwws.warnerbros.de/theprestige/ |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2006-10-19 |
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Directors | Wally Pfister, Alan B. Curtiss, Christopher Nolan, Jody Spilkoman |
| Producers | Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan, Valerie Dean, Charles J.D. Schlissel, William Tyrer, Christopher Ball, Jordan Goldberg |
| Writers | Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Priest |
Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body of the show, and finally shocked by the revealed truth, or The Prestige in the end. This is one of the most mind-blowing mysteries that I've watched in recent years.
One of the best part, I think, is how the characters of two young magicians are depicted -- through small but noticeable details like the facial expressions, one or two words, the novels et cetera.
In fact, the title of the movie, even being explained by Cutter in the beginning, still puzzles me and I can't stopped thinking about the meaning of it. Not to mention other puzzles. But ultimately, I came to realize that the plot structure corresponds to a epic magic show as well.
— izgzhen
There is great entertainment in seeing the two fellow-rivals battling each other, but it is only after the final twist that the viewer realises the entire film is a magic trick, a prestige, itself.
10/10
— AstroNoud
Nolan should make more period dramas.
— James