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The Prestige [2006]
from Warner Home Video
starring Christian Bale, Piper Perabo, Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine
directed by Christopher Nolan

Features:

• PAL

Editorial Review:

The Prestige attempts a hat trick by combining a ridiculously good-looking cast, a highly regarded new director, and more than one sleight of hand. Does it pull it off? Sort of. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman play rival magicians who were once friends before an on-stage tragedy drove a wedge between them. While Bale's Alfred Borden is a more skilled illusionist, Jackman's Rufus Angier is the better showman; much of the film's interesting first half is their attempts to sabotage--and simultaneously, top--each other's tricks. Even with the help of a prop inventor (Michael Caine) and a comely assistant (Scarlett Johansson), Angier can't match Borden's ultimate illusion: The Transporting Man. Angier's obsession with learning Borden's trick leads him to an encounter with an eccentric inventor (David Bowie) in a second half that gets bogged down in plot loops and theatrics. Director Christopher Nolan, reuniting with his Batman Begins star Bale, demonstrates the same dark touch that hued that film, but some plot elements--without giving anything away--seem out of place with the rest of the movie. It's better to sit back and let the sometimes-clunky turns steer themselves than try to draw back the black curtain. That said, The Prestige still manages to entertain long after the magician has left the stage--a feat in itself. --Ellen A. Kim

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• the prestige vs. the illusionist - no contest
  I was totally spellbound by the illusionist, brought out around about the same time as this film, so it was with slight anticipation that I watched this, expecting that it wouldn't match up to the other in the slightest. What a surprise, I was right. While I found the first film brilliant and cleverly crafted with a brilliant storyline this was just a poor, weak plotted version of something vaguely resembling a good magician's film. The ending was absurd and I was actually throwing cushions at the screen... more info

• Excellent value for money!
  Always wanted to buy this but had second thoughts about the price,bought this along with The Prestige and Equilibrium as part of the 3 for 10 offer.
  Speedy delivery and great value for money!

• You can't just make something disapear! You have to bring it back!
  
  The Plot
  When fellow magician Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) accidently kills his wife, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) heads down a path of jeoulousy and revenge, desperate to discover the secrets of Borden's 'The Transported Man'.
  Angier's journey takes him to the little town of Colordao Springs were great scientist Nikola Tesler (David Bowie), may have all the answers needs.
  The Characters
  Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) - Supposedly the good guy, you see... more info

• Absolute magic!
  This film completely suprised me.
  I didnt think it would be anything special when i took out of the cover and switched it on.. was i in for a shock..
  This is without doubt the best film i have ever seen, and the reason for this is because it is a film you can watch and again and enjoy it each time.
  I dont want to give away too much about the film in case anyone hasnt seen but to the critics: So what if the twist is obvious when you reach the end ? -- it doesnt make the film any less... more info

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