Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, David Bowie
Magic is considered by most able-minded people to be mere
illusion but as we all know, when David Bowie is brought into the equation,
anything is possible.
I thought this film was really enjoyable. It’s strongest asset was it’s ability to create questions in my mind. Upon first viewing a lot of the earlier scenes in the movie make very little sense and I was thoroughly intrigued by it. It was very satisfying for all the pieces of the puzzle being put together in your mind. The captivation is truly exceptional. Byotiful.
This, like any other Christopher Nolan movie falls into the inevitable trap of… containing Michael Caine. Also it is extremely unforgiving to those who don’t pay attention. I felt like the movie was trying so hard to build up the twist ending that it just didn’t fit. It would be like a really normal guy has a Scooby doo style reveal and turns out to be Gok Wan.
Besides this, Christian Bale is really good in the movie although I haven’t really thought through the logistics of the twist. Hugh Jackman is also greatly enjoyable to watch. The twist is certainly the main allure of the movie though. If the thought of an overly grey Victorian British magician rivalry doesn’t peak your interest, then surely the mere notion of a compelling twist will.
The Prestige is a trademark confusion frenzy from Christopher Nolan with an overly flamboyant twist. The characters are great though and the rivalry works very well. I recommend this movie if for no other reason than to witness the twist but make sure you’re talking notes because otherwise you’ll hopelessly lost in this tale of beards hats and… MAGIC!
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I thought this film was really enjoyable. It’s strongest asset was it’s ability to create questions in my mind. Upon first viewing a lot of the earlier scenes in the movie make very little sense and I was thoroughly intrigued by it. It was very satisfying for all the pieces of the puzzle being put together in your mind. The captivation is truly exceptional. Byotiful.
This, like any other Christopher Nolan movie falls into the inevitable trap of… containing Michael Caine. Also it is extremely unforgiving to those who don’t pay attention. I felt like the movie was trying so hard to build up the twist ending that it just didn’t fit. It would be like a really normal guy has a Scooby doo style reveal and turns out to be Gok Wan.
Besides this, Christian Bale is really good in the movie although I haven’t really thought through the logistics of the twist. Hugh Jackman is also greatly enjoyable to watch. The twist is certainly the main allure of the movie though. If the thought of an overly grey Victorian British magician rivalry doesn’t peak your interest, then surely the mere notion of a compelling twist will.
The Prestige is a trademark confusion frenzy from Christopher Nolan with an overly flamboyant twist. The characters are great though and the rivalry works very well. I recommend this movie if for no other reason than to witness the twist but make sure you’re talking notes because otherwise you’ll hopelessly lost in this tale of beards hats and… MAGIC!
Please feel free to leave a comment on either the movie or the review. Say if you liked or disliked the movie. I'm interested to find out what you think!
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