2008 Woodie Awards
Touchstone Pictures' 'The Prestige' will leave you expecting the unexpected
Caela Provost
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: Entertainment
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Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" is a gripping film in which the storyline centers on a rivalry between two magicians: Robert Angier (played by Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (played by Christian Bale).
The movie is set in London at the turn of the century, a time when magic was an integral part of all forms of entertainment. Throughout the film, both Angier and Borden compete to see who can successfully perform the best magic trick through deceit, cheating, and sabotage. The two men are at odds due to a tragic accident and a terrible secret that involves Angier's wife ( played by Piper Perabo). The obsession each man has with beating the other leads to a series of plot twists and intense scenes which constantly leave the film's viewers guessing.
While viewing the film, I was never bored and I was constantly asking myself questions and analyzing the plot (which, in this particular film, is close to impossible to understand until the end). "The Prestige" is a brilliant drama, thriller, fantasy, and mystery that will enthrall anyone who chooses to enter its world. Forget the popcorn… the most important thing this film requires is a sharp and open mind. Expect the unexpected and the unexplainable.
The movie is set in London at the turn of the century, a time when magic was an integral part of all forms of entertainment. Throughout the film, both Angier and Borden compete to see who can successfully perform the best magic trick through deceit, cheating, and sabotage. The two men are at odds due to a tragic accident and a terrible secret that involves Angier's wife ( played by Piper Perabo). The obsession each man has with beating the other leads to a series of plot twists and intense scenes which constantly leave the film's viewers guessing.
While viewing the film, I was never bored and I was constantly asking myself questions and analyzing the plot (which, in this particular film, is close to impossible to understand until the end). "The Prestige" is a brilliant drama, thriller, fantasy, and mystery that will enthrall anyone who chooses to enter its world. Forget the popcorn… the most important thing this film requires is a sharp and open mind. Expect the unexpected and the unexplainable.
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