The Prestige - 2006 Movie Review



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The Prestige - 2006

Movie Reviews -- week of 10/29/2006

THE PRESTIGE

RATING
4 out of 4 Stars
CAST & CREW
Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman
THEATRICAL RELEASE
10-20-2006
MPAA RATING
PG-13
RUNTIME
2 hour(s), 8 minutes
RELEASE COMPANY
Touchstone Pictures
GENRE
Drama

Review: When two opposing magicians dedicate themselves to the same illusion, the rivalry is unbearable. Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) is the more polished, and the most bitter, of the two rivals. Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) lacks the professional flair of his contemporary, but seems to have the inside track on the trick at hand. Mr. Cutter (Michael Caine), mentor to Robert, is a constant reminder of the mechanics of the profession. And Nikolai Tesla (David Bowie), the father of electricity, is there to bridge the gap between magic and reality.

As in any magic performance, the audience of this film must watch and listen very carefully. The movie is the trick, and the “tells” are there for the astute viewer. Director Christopher Nolan deftly leads us through this exciting and intricate drama.

See if you walk away knowing the terms for the three basic stages of a magic trick. It’s trivia at its best.

Warning: Don't let anyone spoil this one for you. It’s magic!

by Mary Morgan is a member of the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association.

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