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Overview
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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
A Friendship That Became a Rivalry. more
Plot:
The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 3 wins
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14 nominations
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One of the best movies EVER
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
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Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.
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Runtime:
130 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Ireland:12A |
Singapore:PG |
UK:12A |
Finland:K-11 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Malaysia:18PL |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #42935) |
Philippines:R-13 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
France:U |
Argentina:13 |
Netherlands:12 |
Australia:M |
Italy:T |
Sweden:11 |
Germany:12 |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:15 |
Spain:18 |
Brazil:14 |
Denmark:11 |
Canada:14A (Alberta) |
Norway:15 |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario)
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Both lead actors Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, have played superheros in Batman Begins (2005) and X-Men series, respectively.
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Anachronisms: During the magic show where Alfred meets Sarah for the first time, on both sides of the stage there are statues looking exactly like the two guardian statues found in King Tutankhamen's tomb, but the tomb was not discovered until 1922.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Butterfly Etude
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What is the twist at the end of the film?If Tesla was so short of funds, why didn't he simply use the machine to duplicate precious items like gold, jewels, or banknotes?
How closely does the film follow the novel?
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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.