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Lucien21 · 11-27-2006, 10:52 AM

The Prestige

An Adaption of a Christopher Priest novel about obsession and revenge between 2 rival magicians in Victorian England.

Superbly acted by most of the cast (Scarlett Johannson was naff *Shame*) Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are excellent as the 2 magicians, Michael Caine superb as the mentor to Hugh's character and David Bowie makes a strange appearance (Did anyone else keep thinking "He looks just like Ricky Gervais")

Directed by one of the better directors around at the moment I really enjoyed the movie and love what he was trying to do.

It's well acted, moody, plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

HOWEVER

The movie is supposed to be the ultimate magic trick (the set-up, the performance and the effect, or prestige) to mirror the tricks in the movie. Set the audience up with the ending, show them how you got to there and then *poof* revel the big surprise to shock the audience.

Problem was I had figured it all out way before the end which kind of dulled the effect.

Enjoyable film, but maybe not a classic.

11-27-2006, 10:52 AM	#1831
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	The Prestige An Adaption of a Christopher Priest novel about obsession and revenge between 2 rival magicians in Victorian England. Superbly acted by most of the cast (Scarlett Johannson was naff Shame) Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are excellent as the 2 magicians, Michael Caine superb as the mentor to Hugh's character and David Bowie makes a strange appearance (Did anyone else keep thinking "He looks just like Ricky Gervais") Directed by one of the better directors around at the moment I really enjoyed the movie and love what he was trying to do. It's well acted, moody, plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. HOWEVER The movie is supposed to be the ultimate magic trick (the set-up, the performance and the effect, or prestige) to mirror the tricks in the movie. Set the audience up with the ending, show them how you got to there and then poof revel the big surprise to shock the audience. Problem was I had figured it all out way before the end which kind of dulled the effect. Enjoyable film, but maybe not a classic. __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!