The Prestige (2006)
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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This is one of those times where i will look at metacritic and just don't understand what i see. this is a brilliant work of cinema with christian bale and hugh jackman giving some of there best performances.
Don't get me wrong, the movie is amazing, it's well directed, the scenes are flawless, the magic is incredible, but it was far from what I had expected which is what perhaps left me filled with negative affections towards the film.After watching Dunkirk and Inception by the same, amazing director of The Prestige- Christopher Nolan- I expected something brilliantly made, and it is. It is fantastically made and the movie looks amazing.The issues with the film I have, lie within the characters. I didn't feel as though there was much growth in these characters. Angier and Borden both seem the exact same at the beginning of the film towards the end.I like Angier at the start of the film, not like Borden as much, and ended the movie not liking either of them. The only character I really cared about was the character played by Scarlett Johansson who's character name I don't really care to remember.I just felt like neither of the two main leads developed or changed. Angier was bitter from beginning to end, and Borden just grew to become bitter and I can't stand the fact that they do have any redeeming qualities in my eyes.The movie was enjoyable other than this, and I will continue to watch Christopher Nolan's films in the future, as he is talented. However, so hope his future films involve more character growth and have qualities that make them likeable that aren't outweighed by bad qualities.
An excellently crafted story, having amazing direction. Every part of this movie will keep you interested.When it isn't a great magical spectacle, the characters are engaging amazingly, the depth of each character really comes out.PS. Love Bowie as Tesla!!!!
To achieve a prestige, you need an utter self-sacrifice.