The Prestige

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The Prestige

PG-13

2006

2h 10m

Drama

Fantasy

Mystery & Thriller

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An illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each other in a bitter battle for supremacy. Terrible consequences loom when the pair escalate their feud, each seeking not just to outwit -- but to destroy -- the other man.

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Critics Consensus

Full of twists and turns, The Prestige is a dazzling period piece that never stops challenging the audience.

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Graham Fuller

Sight & Sound

11/02/2018

Although the film's stunning reveals make the audience realise it has been duped... there is a protagonist to empathise with each time.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

09/07/2007

3/4

It's quite a movie -- atmospheric, obsessive, almost satanic.

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

03/24/2007

An example of old-fashioned storytelling, the kind of magical movie that could have been made fifty years ago and, consequently, will still be watched fifty years from now.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

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2.5/5

An impressively bespoke pitch deck for 20 years of Christopher Nolan's filmmaking philosophies but still just a pitch deck all the same — with a voila reveal no less embarrassing than that of a Gob Bluth illusion.

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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

Jul 6

4/5

Visually, The Prestige is among one of the most gorgeous films in Nolan’s filmography, and a tremendous showcase of how much he packs into a single frame.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 30

3.5/4

A dense and multilayered drama that explores Nolan's usual recurrent themes while simultaneously serving up a cracking good mystery yarn.

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Will L

@Will05 11h

Incredibly underrated Christopher Nolan film. Critics are lost as usual on what makes a good film. This is Batman and Wolverine as dueling magicians. What else do I need to say?

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Due F

@RT14704568 3d

The Prestige is a gripping mystery drama that follows the intense rivalry between two magicians whose obsession with creating the perfect illusion drives them to sacrifice everything. Christopher Nolan weaves together nonlinear storytelling, compelling performances, and unexpected twists into a film that rewards close attention and repeated viewings. Beyond its clever plot, the film explores the dangerous cost of unchecked ambition while celebrating creativity, perseverance, and the pursuit of mastery. by alunauwie

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Aiden E

@RT13770629 4d

this film might just have one of the best twist in cinema history

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Vixo S

@vixo_six Jul 10

The Prestige remains one of Christopher Nolan’s most elegant films because it works not only as a mystery, but as a reflection on cinema itself. Its structure mirrors a magic trick, guiding attention, hiding meaning in plain sight and making the viewer part of the illusion. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are excellent as two men consumed by pride, rivalry and the need to create something extraordinary. Michael Caine brings emotional weight, while David Bowie gives Nikola Tesla a brief but unforgettable presence. The film can feel slightly cold at times, but its precision, atmosphere and final moral weight make it deeply rewarding, especially on rewatch. A smart, haunting film about obsession, sacrifice and the strange pleasure of wanting to be deceived.

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www R

@retaraeprod Jul 9

for those with brains

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Joseph Tutorials T

@OSCGJoseph Jul 6

Yikes Unfortunately didn’t enjoy this at all found it very boring and got more lost more it went along love the actors in here and the very beginning but that’s about it for me 68%

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Synopsis

An illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each other in a bitter battle for supremacy. Terrible consequences loom when the pair escalate their feud, each seeking not just to outwit -- but to destroy -- the other man.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Producer: Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas
Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan
Distributor: Buena Vista
Production Co: Newmarket Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.1M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)