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The Prestige (2006) 8.4
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Reviews: 963 user | 321 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. Director:Christopher Nolan |
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Cast
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| Christian Bale | ... | ||
| Michael Caine | ... | ||
| Piper Perabo | ... | ||
| Rebecca Hall | ... | ||
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | ||
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In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A Rivalry That Turned Deadly. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 October 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El gran truco See more »Filming Locations:
Spring Street Towers - 650 S. Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$1,109,729 (Australia) (17 November 2006)Gross:
$53,082,743 (USA) (2 February 2007)Company Credits
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Composed by Frédéric Chopin
Arranged & Performed by Stephen Edwards (as Stephen James Edwards)
Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music
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Nikola Tesla was a world-renowned inventor, physicist, and engineer. For a while, he conducted electrical experiments at his lab in Colorado Springs, where he was also known for his eccentric behavior. See more »Goofs
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. See more »Soundtracks
"Butterfly Etude"Composed by Frédéric Chopin
Arranged & Performed by Stephen Edwards (as Stephen James Edwards)
Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music
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What makes this movie so incredible is that while it is indeed a movie about magicians (or illusionists) it is also a complex character study about how self destructive obsessions are with a sideline love story and a sci-fi twist. A unique plot with an amazing cast--any of whom could believably garner an Oscar nomination. Christian Bale was amazing in one of his rare cockney performances. We already know from Kate and Leopold how well Hugh Jackman plays a distinguished English gent. He's absolutely priceless. Is there any point in discussing Sir Michael Caine? He brings polish to the movie.
This is the kind of flick that you can discuss for weeks after. The plot is so detailed and complete and open to interpretation. My friend and I have been discussing various nuances of this film for the past 3 weeks. It definitely stays with you.