The Prestige

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The Prestige

PG-13

Released Oct 20, 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

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

Nov 2, 2018

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Rated: 3/4

Sep 7, 2007

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

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.

Mar 24, 2007

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Plus one of Jackman’s early conceits revealed what a good actor he can be, and we forget because of the body. He actually manages to seem like a different person and almost change the structure of his face in one early scene w

Jan 2, 2025

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Brian Pendreigh

Radio Times

Nolan constructs a fascinating tale that twists and turns at every opportunity, although there is perhaps one twist too many in a slightly overbaked dénouement.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2024

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

Nolan looks at how obsession can drive you beyond your limit and destroy everything, even when the simple answer is right in front of you. In the process, he … intentionally crafts an allegory of filmmaking itself.

Oct 17, 2023

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Daniel K

This is a superb film and another example of why Christopher Nolan is possibly the best director of his time. Gripping, thought provoking, well acted and well scripted. Watching it a second time when you know the ending made for a different but no less enjoyable experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Ilmari H

Pretty good movie. I enjoyed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Fer S

Great movie with great twists. It just suffers from pacing problems.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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André Ferreira F

Um fantástico filme, cheio de reviravoltas e que não para de surpreender. (avaliação: 8/10)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Gabriel W

A decent film where you think you have figured out the twist but you only have half of it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Cavanagh W

I think this is in my top 5 movies ever. So awesome, don’t even want to say anything about it. Please watch this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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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: Christopher Nolan, Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas
Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher 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)

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