The Prestige

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  • 2006


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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2.0
Even when the film detours to Colorado, where Jackman commissions Nikola Tesla (a brilliantly cast David Bowie) for a special engineering project, the .. Av Club
2.0
The film works best on stage, where Nolan keeps your eyes popped wide in curiosity. EW
3.8
Im no good at it, even though I bored my friends for years with cheesy illusions, and even today can make a dime disappear from your forehead.These da .. Rogerebert
3.0
And in devoting so much room to hollow romantic subplots, the film ends up breaking two of the magicians cardinal rules: not only does it tell you how .. Time Out
3.1
Underneath the films tantalizing stratagems lies little more than mundane truths.
3.5
(Daniel Hertzberg for The Post) The on screen banners known as chyrons were once flat, artless labels that were about as exciting as an airport arriva ..
4.0
The resultis a film thats cleverly constructed and often intriguing but never quitefully absorbing. Screen Daily
4.0
The resultis a film thats cleverly constructed and often intriguing but never quitefully absorbing. Screen Daily
2.5
Which, likely as not, is Nolans intention: Nothing dehumanizes so much as obsession and doubly so when coupled with ambition.
4.5
How a trick is really performed isnt nearly as engaging as the performance itself. IGN
3.0
The Prestige is one of those weird movies that plays better in memory than it does on the screen. E Film Critic
5.0
Nolan has used the same illusionists ruses to craft an entertainment whose power lies not behind the curtain but right in front of all the types of ma .. E Film Critic
1.3
Such a setup should have been enough to fuel 100 minutes of drama (maybe even 130), but the film remains a cold exercise. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Nolan keeps the mood eerie and unsettling, and with all its Gothic trimmings The Prestige comes to feel a little like a slowburn horror picture.
5.0
Dont blame the movie if it flies over audiences heads, what Nolans done here is a masterpiece of entertainment and art. Cinema Blend
4.0
The Prestige is based on a novel by Christopher Priest; the screen adaptation is by Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan.It is a dazzler that ke .. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
A ponderous tale of envy and one upmanship that promises much but in the end delivers surprisingly little...seriously short of cinematic magic. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Though mostly a leaden affair, it has its few diversionary magical moments. Sover
3.1
Watching The Prestige is like observing a magic act where the magicians sleight of hand isnt deft enough.The trick almost works, but not quite With it .. ReelViews
4.4
Christopher Nolans dark head trip of a movie, adapted from Christopher Priests 1995 novel, revolves around two turn of the century magicians trapped i .. Tv Guide
4.4
The film begins to teeter slightly as it reaches its climax; it takes too long to unveil the many twists and surprises, but up to then, this is impecc .. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
This is a grand piece of storytelling, completely off catching in its material and method. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The Prestige is the kind of thought provoking film that keeps you guessing until the very end, something that most films fail to do.
3.0
It is not without its weaknesses, but it is very clever, indeed.It might even get a best screenplay nomination come Oscar time next year. Lariat
2.0
Unfortunately, the film adheres to one of the other laws of magic, one I referred to earlier: When you find out how its done, its always disappointing .. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Basically, we dont dare take our eyes off the screen for a second. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
However, though inveterate twist spotters might spot one or even two of them, its a safe bet that theres at least one mind blowing surprise that will .. View London
3.5
But not before he sets up Borden in a feat of legerdemain privy only to the tricksters themselves.And not before Borden returns the favor in a yet one .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
While this period thriller is clearly trying to keep moviegoers off guard, eventually the cinematic cat and mouse routine becomes wearying. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
The Prestige is the twist that sends you home gobsmacked .Nolan has the first two down perfectly , but the finale requires more sleight of hand than e .. Boston
4.0
Its good to see a filmmaker have such fun being clever while swimming in the mainstream.This is a big, seductive film. Smh
4.5
Its greatest trick is that its a meditation on the nature of reality and identity disguised as entertainment. Mountain X
4.0
The film is never less than engaging, though considering that the title The Prestige refers to the moment in a magic act that gives it its wow factor, .. Npr
4.5
Youll probably begin to guess at the outlines of whats really going on, and as the film edges closer to its dark and edgy ending, you may even see it ..
4.5
Which isnt to slight Bale; he and Jackman are supremely well matched, his Borden an intense ball of rage thats almost exhausting to watch.)
3.8
A pleasing puzzle of feuding conjurers played by Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Toronto Star
2.0
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5.0
The Nolan who directed Memento is back is full force here, delivering a dark movie of highly entertaining trickery. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
4.0
Clint Eastwoods last two movies have been overpraised genre pieces. Slate
5.0
The price is high as are the rewards of this breathtaking thriller.
4.0
Do adults just want their own Harry Potter.Oh, wait; adults already have that. Movies
2.5
Its a magic trick thats all showmanship and craft, but lacking true whimsy, ultimately failing the audience. Flim Threet
4.0
Nolans now you see it, now you dont magic trick delivers prestige by the bucket load. Bbc
3.1
In all of the details dedicated to fleshing out the complicated narrative layers, the picture is clever and, at least on the surface, satisfying. The Movie Boy
4.0
Some might say its anticlimactic, but I just call it sheer brilliance. Bullz-Eye
4.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
3.5
Show me a director better suited for a movie about magic than Christopher Nolan and Ill show youa magician Hollywood
2.0
If you can forgive some woeful casting and a plot that is as creakingly thin as an old staircase, you can enjoy director Christopher Nolans The Presti .. Seattle Pi
3.0
The Prestige (6/10) by Tony Medley The second guy generally has to be better than the first guya lot better.Unfortunately for The Prestige, its not be .. Tony Medley
1.5
Yes, the film is built on deceptions, and yes, it features a series of interconnected twists, but like all good movies and magic tricks, it doesnt los .. Pajiba
4.4
But thats the world in which magicians like Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) live. Movie Freak
4.0
Youll spend hours after seeing it trying to figure out how did the trick.
3.5
The technical elements of filmmaking are done exceedingly well in this movie. 7M Pictures
3.8
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
2.5
Christopher Nolans The Prestige revisits some of the same themes questioning appearances, reality and perceptions as the directors previous Memento bu .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
Nolans slick sleight of hand creates enough abracadabra moments to make for an entertaining diversion. E Online
3.0
Not since Hitchcock has a director been so good at holding out their films greatest secrets until the very end. Film School Rejects
4.0
Just when viewers think theyve figured things out, thats when the exquisite diversionary tactics really kick in.
4.0
The obsessive compulsive disorder that propels the drama into a miasma of misplaced morality is as fascinating as it is designed to be with perhaps a .. Varia Gate
4.4
The Sixth Sense is the best example of this kind of movie, and while The Prestiges ending doesnt contain nearly the kind of wallop that The Sixth Sens .. Three Movie Buffs
2.5
For example, whenever I go to the bank, the teller requires my passport or driver licenses.I have never felt unhappy about such a request. Kansas City
1.3
With so much clever story up its sleeve to tell, I fear, the filmmakers may have forgotten all about the wonder of magic. Ross Anthony
4.0
An enchanting puzzle, not flashy, but fiendishly clever in the plotting and even more fiendish in the telling. Killer Movie Reviews
3.8
The Nolans version is more dramatic, to be sure, and much more grand. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
However, at its heart, The Prestige is a nasty movie about revenge and personal animosity taken to the extremes. Waffle Movies
3.8
Although the new film comes with a superior pedigree, its just about equal in terms of quality with its earlier in theaters rival. Js Online
5.0
Dont move, dont blink, and dont breathe, and The Prestige will be yours.This isnt, however, a happy movie. Movie Crypt
4.5
Like the best illusionists, hes constantly diverting your attention elsewhere as his outsized story folds in on itself and reveals new, extraordinary .. Straight
4.0
The Prestige Synopsis Bale and Jackman will play rival magicians in turn of the century London who battle each other for trade secrets. Movie Web
5.0
Add Nolans typically brilliant storytelling and its nigh Memento use of misdirection, the flawless cinematography and art direction, and plenty of fak .. Montreal Film Journal
3.0
This cerebral thriller is a sleight of hand act itself: it proceeds by misdirection, and culminates in triple whammy twists. News Week
2.5
Rather than tantalizing illusions, it offers magic thats revealed as not so cheap tricks. Chron
5.0
This being a Nolan movie, the film does not proceed chronologically. Film Guardian
4.4
M. Night Shyamalan could learn a thing or two from the Nolans when it comes to dramatic tension and payoff. A good story isnt just about the twist, it .. Scene Stealers
4.5
The Prestige does require a slight leap of faith, but the journey is so entertaining, it is a leap well worth taking. Bowling Green Daily News
3.8
But where the magician wants to leave the audience mystified, the filmmaker seeks to pull all the pieces together. Decent Films
4.5
The elegant contours of The Illusionist are even more impressive compared with Christopher Nolans clutter of double and triple crosses in The Prestige .. Chicago Reader
3.0
The Prestige rises still higher by merging its cinematic structure with the culture of illusion presented in its story. Flip Side Archive
3.0
It begs for repeated viewings and will likely get them from moviegoers who want to crack Nolans own theatrical magic trick. From The Balcony
3.5
...one of those pictures where the journey is more important than the destination. Movie Metropolis
4.4
The story intentionally keeps us from identifying a winner, but letting us root for one would help. Denver Post
3.5
The Prestige looks great and theres too much class involved for it to be anything but entertaining. Even so, a suspicion that Nolan overstretched and .. Future Movies
3.8
Nolan has handed himself a difficult task by tackling a complicated, often downbeat story with two cold, central figures. ... But Nolan, like Angier a .. James Sanford on Film
4.4
The Prestige quite brilliantly replicates the experience of a great magic trick. You know what you have just seen isnt possible, and while you recogni .. Aisle Seat
3.8
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get back returns Movie Eye
4.0
It will have you talking on the way out of the theatre and maybe thinking about that one glaring error in logic, but its like an illusion, if you thin .. TheMovieChicks.com
3.8
Although the slowish pacing early on over indicates how both magicians marquee misdirection (a disappearing act) will be achieved, The Prestige still .. Boston Phoenix
4.0
Simply going inside the backstage dealings of the magic world is worth watching. Can Mag
3.8
Thats one of the minor problems here in a slow film theres almost too much going on. Dark Horizons
4.5
Like Memento, Nolans Prestige is an ever shifting hall of mirrors so masterfully executed that its emotional hollowness actually manages to be beside .. IGN Movies
2.0
A great contraption of a film, The Prestige is a classy little maze of distractions, obsessions and showmanship, a magic trick of a movie that keeps t .. Detroit News
4.5
Elevating movie magic to new artistic heights.Cinematic sleight of hand is a tough thing to pull off these days. Movies Ign
4.4
Better to know no more than that about the plot; its twists are best experienced fresh. Seattle Times
3.0
If movies are among our greatest, most enduring vehicles for illusion, then a movie about dueling illusionists should, in theory, offer that same slei .. Week In Rewind
4.4
Like a great magician, Nolan makes the pledge, takes the turn and delivers the prestige. Crazed Fan Boy
3.0
The Prestige retains a mesmerizing hold on the audience, and it returns magic to the realm of the real, where craftsmanship and stage presence are jus .. Film Jerk
4.0
Nolans most perfect commentary on his favourite auteur theme of mise en abyme, as both magicians in their own ways make near Faustian pacts for their .. Patrick Nabarro
2.5
The previews make you believe The Prestige is a magical suspense thriller that will knock your socks off.Well It does contain magic. Metro Weekly
4.4
The Prestige is about dueling magicians, but the movie itself is the magic trick. Stardem
4.4
Ultra stylish and handsomely acted by Bale and Jackman, The Prestige is a workout for your mind and entertainment of the highest order. Chicago Tribune
2.5
In a movie about people who make their livings on misdirection, The Prestige utterly forgets to employ its own. Brandon Fibbs
3.0
Marvel as I take a page from the U.S. government and snap my fingers to create a 700 mile fence around Scarlett Johanssons cleavage. Yes, that would l .. Movie Juice
3.3
The Prestiges magic pales in comparison to other magical films released this year. Supercala.com
4.4
Because the movie is exemplary on a number of levels the production design is immaculate, and the cast members consign themselves to Nolans dark visio ..
4.4
The Prestige is a terrifically entertaining thriller even if you spot the false bottoms and secret trap doors in the screenplay. Madison
1.5
It entertains for awhile, but it grows increasingly desperate as it reaches third act explanations. MSNBC
4.5
Although the films stunning reveals make the audience realise it has been duped... there is a protagonist to empathise with each time. Bfi
4.0
Christopher Nolan brings a shadowy, gas lit aura to The Prestige, and gets strongly diverse performances from Jackman and Bale. Democratand Chronicle
2.5
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. Time Out Ny
3.6
But so much of what might have been intellectually thrilling about TP gets bogged down if not completely lost in convoluted narrative. Djardine Blogspot
3.8
Its a battle thats played out every day at recess in kids imaginations: Who would win in a fight between Batman and Wolverine Arizona Daily Star
3.2
Until an inexplicably awful revelation at the end, The Prestige is a taut, exciting portrait of obsession and the dark competitive spirit of professio .. Film and Felt
5.0
Bale and Jackman suck you in with their performances and Nolan keeps you amazed like a true magician and the final act delivers the kind of payoff tha .. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
3.0
The Prestige is filled with lots of suspenseful twists and turns, deeply engaging performances from co stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale and a pow .. Movie Mantz
3.0
Im sure that multiple viewings of the movie will bring out the richness and the details, but even on first viewing, I was completely and totally engro .. Murphys Movie Reviews
4.0
In this way, The Prestige is a ridiculously, almost uncomfortably engaging film; you can almost hear the sizzle and pop beneath excellent editing, and .. The Reeler
1.5
That doesnt happen very often with a major motion picture these days. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
3.8
While youre looking here, its executing a trick there, and the film is, in fact, structured like a magic act with three parts called the Pledge, the T .. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2.0
NOTE: The showtimes listed on CalgaryMovies.com come directly from the theatres announced schedules, which are distributed to us on a weekly basis. Calgary Movies
2.0
What The Prestige and filmmaker Nolan seem to have forgotten about magic is the very important element of misdirection. Without misdirection, an audie .. KPBS.org
4.5
The Prestige takes its title literally, asking us to believe in the power that stature and esteem has over two dark, desperate men, to witness how far ..
4.5
The Prestige is a cinematic trick, nothing more, and the deadpan seriousness is part of the effect, and not an end in itself. Beyond Hollywood
4.5
A sleight of hand thriller set in Britains Victorian era where magic was mysterious and performing it precarious, the film is a dark and aggressive em .. Sympatico.ca
3.0
Its all about prestidigitation, folks and Nolans hugely entertaining film performs the best sleight of hand this side of Vegas. Edge Philadelphia



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