The Prestige
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.
Audience Sentiment
The prestige unveiled
The magic begins
From initial perplexity at the opening to complete shock and awe at the final twin and duplicate revelations
Reviewers found The Prestige initially puzzling but were quickly drawn into the intense rivalry storyline. The film builds to multiple shocking revelations that left critics calling it one of the most mind-blowing mysteries in recent years, with particular praise for Nolan's complex storytelling structure.
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Hugh Jackman
Robert Angier
Christian Bale
Alfred Borden
Michael Caine
Cutter
Piper Perabo
Julia McCullough
Rebecca Hall
Sarah
Scarlett Johansson
Olivia Wenscombe
Samantha Mahurin
Jess
David Bowie
Tesla
Andy Serkis
Alley
Daniel Davis
Judge
Jim Piddock
Prosecutor
Christopher Neame
Defender
Mark Ryan
Captain
Roger Rees
Owens
Jamie Harris
Sullen Warder
Monty Stuart
Stagecoach Driver
Ron Perkins
Hotel Manager
Ricky Jay
Milton
J. Paul Moore
Virgil
Anthony De Marco
Boy
Crew
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