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20 October 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
A Friendship That Became a Rivalry. morePlot:
The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(103 articles)
Hugh Jackman Has 'Real Steel' (From Cinematical. 1 October 2009, 8:45 AM, PDT)
How Much Would You Pay to Visit the Inception Set and Have Lunch With Christopher Nolan? Did I mention it’s for Charity?
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Prestigious more (818 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Hugh Jackman | ... | Robert Angier | |
| Christian Bale | ... | Alfred Borden | |
| Michael Caine | ... | Cutter | |
| Piper Perabo | ... | Julia McCullough | |
| Rebecca Hall | ... | Sarah | |
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Olivia Wenscombe | |
| Samantha Mahurin | ... | Jess | |
| David Bowie | ... | Tesla | |
| Andy Serkis | ... | Alley | |
| Daniel Davis | ... | Judge | |
| Jim Piddock | ... | Prosecutor | |
| Christopher Neame | ... | Defender | |
| Mark Ryan | ... | Captain | |
| Roger Rees | ... | Owens | |
| Jamie Harris | ... | Sullen Warder |
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Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.Parents Guide:
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130 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:12A | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Finland:K-11 | Hong Kong:IIA | Malaysia:18PL | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42935) | Philippines:R-13 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | France:U | Argentina:13 | Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | Italy:T | Sweden:11 | Germany:12 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:15 | Spain:18 | Brazil:14 | Denmark:11 | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Norway:15 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario)Filming Locations:
Belasco Theatre - 1060 S. Hill Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Chung Ling Soo was a stage character created by a Caucasian American man, William Ellsworth Robinson, who disguised himself as a Chinese man to cash in on audiences' enthusiasm for the exotic. Robinson lived as Chung, never breaking character while in public. He died in March 1918 when a bullet catch trick went wrong. "My God, I've been shot" were both his last words and the first English he had spoken on stage in 19 years. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: During the two scenes in which Jackman and Caine discover playing cards attached to the bottom of their pint glasses, the glasses they are drinking from are 'Nonic' glasses. These were designed in the 1960s to protect straight glasses from nicks and cracks when cleaned in automatic dishwashers. moreSoundtrack:
Drinkin' Down the Rose & Crown moreFAQ
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The Prestige. I am impressed. I am a HUGE fan of Hugh Jackman and bought the book as soon as I heard he would be in this movie. I read it and enjoyed it, but wasn't especially fond of it. But I still had been really looking forward to this movie.
I went to the first showing opening day (Friday, Oct. 20th) with 2 friends and sat a row behind them, alone, to enjoy it peacefully. I loved it all.
Christopher Nolan really has a gift at directing. The way the movie cuts back and forth between different places and times is clever. Although some might be confused or left stupefied, others will be happy and glorified. The movie will keep you guessing the whole time until the very end. The script, acting, settings, props, everything was so well-done.
Hugh Jackman was excellent as the angry, obsessive magician trying to gain back his life by revenge. Christian Bale was equally impressive as the mystifying, secretive showman, never letting out his secrets until necessary. Michael Caine rocked in supporting everyone else's parts with his curiosity. The rest of the cast rounded out nicely and helped out where need be. I really recommend this movie to a sophisticated audience who doesn't mind a long, mysterious movie.
And man, what an ending.