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The Prestige (2006)

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User Rating: 8.4/10 (112,353 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Christopher Nolan
Writers (WGA):
Jonathan Nolan (screenplay) and
Christopher Nolan (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
A friendship that became a rivalry. A rivalry that turned deadly. (DVD) more
Plot:
Robert and Alfred are rival magicians. When Alfred performs the ultimate magic trick, Robert tries desperately to find out the secret to the trick. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
One of the best movies EVER more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.
Runtime:
130 min
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Borden's infant child is played by one of director Christopher Nolan's own children. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene when Angier first meets Alley, Angier is getting up after being shocked by the fence, and his watch falls out of his pocket. In the next shot, the watch is in his pocket again. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Alfred Borden: Are you watching closely?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Prestige: Now That's Magic (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Tripping Gaily more

FAQ

Did Tesla's Machine Really Work (SPOILERS)
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283 out of 428 people found the following comment useful:-
One of the best movies EVER, 19 October 2006
Author: Heather Henderson (UrbanFilmCritic) from United States

What makes this movie so incredible is that while it is indeed a movie about magicians (or illusionists) it is also a complex character study about how self destructive obsessions are with a sideline love story and a sci-fi twist. A unique plot with an amazing cast--any of whom could believably garner an Oscar nomination. Christian Bale was amazing in one of his rare cockney performances. We already know from Kate and Leopold how well Hugh Jackman plays a distinguished English gent. He's absolutely priceless. Is there any point in discussing Sir Michael Caine? He brings polish to the movie.

This is the kind of flick that you can discuss for weeks after. The plot is so detailed and complete and open to interpretation. My friend and I have been discussing various nuances of this film for the past 3 weeks. It definitely stays with you.

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