The Prestige
2 Oscar Nominations
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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.
What critics thought
At the time of release, critics were genuinely split on whether the film's elaborate structure was ingenious or merely gimmicky — and specifically whether its final revelation feels earned or constitutes a cheat. The craft elements (cinematography, production design, performances) drew broad praise, but the thinness of the characters beneath their obsessions was a persistent complaint. Its reputation has climbed considerably since then, with retrospective lists placing it among the best films and screenplays of the century so far.
“one of the most innovative, twisting, turning art films of the past decade”
Claudia Puig·USA Today
“Whether viewers perceive The Prestige as intricately complex or just unnecessarily complicated would depend to a large degree on their willingness to suspend disbelief for two hours”
Emanuel Levy·EmanuelLevy.com
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Cast & Crew
DirectorChristopher Nolan
StarringHugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall
ComposerDavid Julyan
The Prestige
2 Oscar Nominations
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.
What critics thought
At the time of release, critics were genuinely split on whether the film's elaborate structure was ingenious or merely gimmicky — and specifically whether its final revelation feels earned or constitutes a cheat. The craft elements (cinematography, production design, performances) drew broad praise, but the thinness of the characters beneath their obsessions was a persistent complaint. Its reputation has climbed considerably since then, with retrospective lists placing it among the best films and screenplays of the century so far.
“one of the most innovative, twisting, turning art films of the past decade”
Claudia Puig·USA Today
“Whether viewers perceive The Prestige as intricately complex or just unnecessarily complicated would depend to a large degree on their willingness to suspend disbelief for two hours”
Emanuel Levy·EmanuelLevy.com
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Cast & Crew
DirectorChristopher Nolan
StarringHugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall
ComposerDavid Julyan
Rent/Purchase