The Prestige
Directed by Christopher NolanSet in London in the 1800s, two rival magicians read each others diary containing the secrets of their magic tricks and personal life. As we go back in time when the diaries were written, both magicians become obsessed with their rival's best trick. The tricks, as shown to the audience, look the same, but neither magician can figure out how his opponent does it.
Where to Watch The Prestige
Cast of The Prestige
The Prestige Ratings & Reviews
- cyberbillp7d agoThis ranks amoung the best of movies. When you are told in plain english what is going on in the movie, and yet, you know for sure it's some thing else, and then in the end, everything comes full circle and you marvel at the genius of the entire experience. What a great movie. Being a period piece and the subject matter, I always feared it was a rip off of the Houdini legend or something. But it's not. It's authentically new and clever and deeply engrossing. You can only watch it for the first time, once. So save that experience for a time when you can give it your full attention, because it's full of nuance while still being direct. It's Christopher Nolan at his best.
- RyezooFebruary 14, 2025Watching this for a second time was an amazing experience. Knowing what to look for made me appreciate this film even more.
- Dany EstalloMarch 30, 2025I absolutely love this film, it was a thirst-watch for Hugh and Christian but holy fucking shit (third watch) I'm not much of a Nolan watcher and there I say this is his most interesting film. In my third watch, you'll notice little tiny bits (The knots, the random love interests, etc) Everything about this film is perfect.
- The Gutter MonkeyFebruary 7, 2025The film itself is like a great magic trick, where once you know how it's done, you'll be kicking yourself for not realizing sooner.
- Daniel GustavssonOctober 11, 2024Honestly. I get what the movie was going for but... it is way too simplistic. The whole science part of it was seriously underwhelming. And the characters motives for doing what they do, seems a bit flimsy after a while. The acting is also not the greatest. And I expected much more from the twist as well. Funnily enough the twist is exactly like they say in the movie, too simple. The science stuff and the magic is unfortunately what could have made this movie super interesting, and it is barely explored. Disappointing.
