3.5/4  Magic and intrigue.
This is a movie. A movie of such epic proportions I hardly know what to write. Except that it is absolutely incredible. But with the acting talents of Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Van Helsing), Christian Bale (Batman Begins), Michael Caine (Childr... (read full)

4/4  Are You Watching Closely?
"The Prestige" was hands-down one of the top 10 movies of 2006. I LOVED Christopher Nolan's exquisite writing and his direction is nothing short of spectacular. Written and directed in a similar manner to "Momento," this movie kept me on... (read full)

3.5/4  Movie great, Ending So-So
Alfred Borden and Rupert Angier rise to become world-renowned stage magicians. Early in their careers, they meet and a bitter feud develops as they constantly try to out-do, and even sabotage, the other's acts The events of the past are re... (read full)

4/4  Interesting throughout
Christopher Nolan seems to be a master at making you interested and into a film. Every film that I have seen by him I just watch and am interested in it the whole time it is on. The prestige just plainly keeps its magic the whole time. The... (read full)

2/4  Overrated. Nolan Can (And Has) Done Better
When I saw this movie for the first time, I didn’t like it because I thought the ending was a big head-scratcher. After seeing it for the second time, I liked it a little bit more (although not by much) because I knew which hints to look f... (read full)

4/4  Twisting and Turning to Greatness
When i started watching this movie I thought it was good. When we got twoard the middle to three fourth of the way through I thought it was really really good. But it was the last fourth that made it great. In that last fourth of the mo... (read full)

3/4  The Prestige Quick Review
Surprisingly (although, not so surprisingly given that Christian Bale is in it), a good movie. I thought the ending was really cool. Plus, I'm a sucker for magic, and Scarlett Johansson.

3/4  The Prestige Quick Review
Twisty drama, very well-cast and able to deliver some effective moments; stands up good the first time, but will most likely lose a lot with subsequent rewatches. Final Grade: B

4/4  The Prestige Quick Review
One of the best films i have ever seen! Christopher Nolan delivers yet another masterpiece. Like Nolan's other films, The Prestige is Dark, Beautiful, and Captivating with a plot so deep that i learn something new each time i watch it.

3.5/4  The Prestige Quick Review
really awesome movie, tons of twits and turns that made me watch it over and over again. I keep finding new things that i hadn't seen before making it a movie worth watching again

3.5/4  The Prestige Quick Review
I really enjoyed this. The pace is quick, the tension palpable and, best of all, it keeps you guessing. Bale and Jackman are terrific rivals, and it mixes magic and science with flair. Great acting and a better story make this a keeper.

5/5 Man's reach exceeds his own limits
  by Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela)
All act of magic has three moments. Two brilliant magicians face to face, one each another trying to show the world who's the best. Each own has his secrets and this growing rivalry will lead to unsuspected levels of tension and suspense.

This formidable movie presents to Christian Bale (Alfred Bordem) (an actor who has gained gradual status) and Hugh Jackman (Robert Angier) are the contenders. Scarlet Johanson is a smart device among them and Michael Caine like the smart engineer conform a team hard to improve in this extraordinary and original film who will engage you from start to finish.

Because at the end of the projection this portrait is also the magic of cinema. You and me love to be cheated. The special effects are just illusion; part of the pledge and the transformation.

Watch it carefully!


4/5 The Prestige
  by Bob Sensei (Denver, CO. USA)
The movie is fast moving and captures your interest from the very beginning. There are numerous twists and turns that come together at the end. I particularly like the historical part of the movie where Tesla entered the a central part of the theme and you saw the competition with Edison. I found the movie most enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone who like magic.

5/5 One of the best films of 2006
  by James A. Strong (Atlanta, Georgia United States)
Christopher Nolan has become one of the best filmmakers of his generation. This is his fourth consecutive great movie (the first three, in order, were "Memento," "Insomnia," and "Batman Begins.") No director handles overlapping narratives and plays with time as well as he does. All of his many gifts are on display in this tale of two magicians (Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman--both of whom handle double roles magnificently) and their ever-escalating rivalry in turn of the century London. For those who love puzzles and brainteasers, this is one that'll still be working itself out in your mind for a while after you see it.

5/5 Excellent Film
  by A. Hoover
This is a fantastic movie that is only enhanced on Blu-ray. I haven't checked out the additional features yet but, so far this has been a great purchase.

3/5 A little confusing
  by Bradley F. Smith (Miami Beach, FL)
At 2 hours 10 minutes, this could have ended much sooner and been a tauter film as a result. The ending left me scratching my head just a bit. Most of the movie is a bit jerkily edited, so viewers have to pay attention. Are we in the present? The recent past? The future? It keeps jumping around, somewhat annoyingly. The second half bogs down a bit. I had to pause several times out of boredom, never a good sign for a movie. Was it really like this in the Victorian era? I wasn't entirely convinced. I did do one double take: yes, that's David Bowie as Tesla, the electrician, though what that was all about, I still don't know.