The Prestige (2006)

United Kingdom, United States of America

Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

Warner Bros. Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Newmarket Films, Syncopy

Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan

Taglines: Are You Watching Closely?

dying and death, suicide, class society, magic, competition, obsession, hostility, class, diary, twist, tricks, illusion, rivalry, partner, steampunk, cruelty, hanging, jail cell, 19th century, nikola tesla, magician, tesla coil, bittersweet, secret, london, mind-blowing, depressing

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.

Reviews:

Author: AstroNoud
There is great entertainment in seeing the two fellow-rivals battling each other, but it is only after the final twist that the viewer realises the entire film is a magic trick, a prestige, itself. 10/10