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IMDb rating 8.5
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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

...has just about everything I require in a movie about magicians...

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Dan Jolin
rated 8

Odd, but brilliantly so. It's a small film that feels big, a period drama that looks modern, defying comparison to anything but Nolan himself.

Read full review at Empire
Alvean Bowie
rated 10

Direction is superb. Bale and Jackman are brilliant in their performances. But David Bowie is the real gem here!

1 year ago
Andre Lima
rated 10

What a plot twist
Wowwww!!

1 year ago
Carina Paul
rated 10

A period film and magicians a love story as well between friends and family. A interesting watch twists and turns.

1 year ago
Critic Cynthia Fuchs
rated 8

The magicians chase after control of their illusions, performances that fool audiences who want to be fooled.

Read full review at Popmatters
Critic Nick Schager
rated 6

... The Prestige's performances have a big-budget, larger-than-life robustness, with Bale and Jackman in particular remaining believably three-dimensional...

Read full review at Slant Magazine
Critic Scott Tobias
rated 7

It should come as no surprise that Nolan, working from Christopher Priest's novel, handles the plot's dense mechanics with Houdini-like grace and showmanship.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Cast & Crew

Michael Caine
As Cutter
David Bowie
As Nikola Tesla
Roger Rees
As Owens
Andy Serkis
As Alley

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Prestige is a mystery drama film that revolves around the intense rivalry between two magicians, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, who engage in a competitive and dangerous game of one-upmanship with tragic consequences. The film features a talented cast, including Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, and Rebecca Hall. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the movie explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and the lengths people will go to achieve supremacy. The story takes place in London during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Angier (Jackman) and Borden (Bale) start out as friends and apprentices to a master magician named Cutter (Caine), but their rivalry soon turns deadly as they both become obsessed with outdoing each other. The competition leads them to develop increasingly elaborate tricks that put their lives at risk. As the rivalry escalates, Angier becomes consumed by his desire to uncover the secret behind Borden's most impressive trick, leading him down a dangerous path of deception and betrayal. Meanwhile, Borden becomes convinced that Angier is responsible for a tragic accident involving his wife Julia (Perabo). The two men engage in a series of escalating pranks that put not only their own lives at risk but also those of their loved ones. The Prestige is a gripping tale of obsession and one-upmanship that explores the darker side of human nature. With its complex plot twists and exceptional performances from its talented cast, it's no wonder this movie has become a modern classic among thriller fans everywhere!

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