The Prestige (DVD, 2007)

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In turn-of-the-century London, two rival magicians battle it out for supremacy, performing more and more elaborate and dangerous illusions. When a stunt ends in tragedy, the game becomes about more than just one-upmanship and all about revenge. Christopher Nolan's twisty narrative keeps you guessing right up to its breathless cards-on-the-table finale.

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eBay Product ID (ePID)59537270

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Film/TV TitleThe Prestige
ActorDavid Bowie, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman
DirectorChristopher Nolan
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
Release Year2007
Run Time125 Mins
GenreDrama, Period

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Certificate12A/12
Number of Discs1
Consumer AdviceContains moderate violence and fatalities
Additional InformationDirector Christopher Nolan's (MEMENTO) eclectic resume gains another interesting entry with THE PRESTIGE. Set in early 20th-century London, the film centres on the bitter rivalry between two magicians who go to increasingly dangerous lengths to upstage one another. Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman, X-MEN) and Alfred Bordon (Christian Bale, BATMAN BEGINS) start out as apprentice magicians, but when an elaborate stunt goes horribly wrong, theyÆre driven beyond the point of reconciliation. In the years that follow, Robert grows wildly jealous of Alfred's superior talents, so in a last ditch attempt to gain some artistic ground, he sends his beautiful assistant Olivia (Scarlett Johansson, MATCH POINT) to seduce Alfred and steal his secrets. <BR><BR>While comparisons to Neil BurgerÆs THE ILLUSIONIST are inevitable--both films are set around the same time period and both deal with suspicious attitudes towards magic--Nolan's film concentrates more on the dynamic between these two characters and the rivalry that governs their every move. As the narrative twists and turns down a number of unexpected avenues, the viewer is drawn into a complex world of smoke and mirrors, where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. Bale and Jackman perfectly execute their roles, winding up the tension to an unbearable degree as they wilfully enter into some dangerously competitive patterns of behaviour. Michael Caine makes his second appearance in a Nolan film, almost reprising his role of Alfred in BATMAN BEGINS by playing Cutter, Jackman's mentor; and Johansson pouts and flounces across the elaborate sets like a classic Hollywood screen siren. Stylistically, THE PRESTIGE is full of dark, gloomy imagery and a palpable sense of menace. It's not an easy film to digest, but fans of intelligent cinema will be richly rewarded with a film that delivers on both style and substance.
Movie/TV TitleThe Prestige
Sound sourceDolby Digital
ScreenwriterChristopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan

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  • Good film to watch

    this film has been on tv but I missed most of it and it has not been on again (it's probably on bbciplayer or itvx) but having looked on ebay and very good price I thought I would buy it so I can watch at my leisure

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  • Worth watching.

    A dark and sinister tale of rivalry, with many twist and turns of plotting. The character-development is good, and the scenes are rich in historical detail and "atmosphere". Slightly opaque ending. Worth watching.

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  • Petra

    Great film it's edge of seat stuff, twist at the end, you can't look away, great acting, and believable characters, lovely scenery also,

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  • Sleight of mind

    Dark story of illusion and showmanship given the Nolan treatment.Twists in the mist but don't get interrupted while watching!

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  • Excellent

    Brilliant great story line and actors

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  • Quality

    Quality DVD, great film

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  • Great for the price

    It came 2 days earlier than it was meant to. Good quality. Very happy with the product.

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  • Good film

    Brilliant film,I had to watch it 3 times to fully see the story

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