8.2
Summary
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
Cast
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
Monty Stuart
Stagecoach Driver
Ron Perkins
Hotel Manager
Ricky Jay
Milton
J. Paul Moore
Virgil
Anthony De Marco
Boy
Chao-Li Chi
Chung Ling Soo
Gregory Humphreys
Policeman
John B. Crye
Voice
William Morgan Sheppard
Merrit
Sean Howse
Man
Julia Sanford
Elegant Lady
Ezra Buzzington
Ticket Hawker
James Lancaster
Moderator
Olivia Merg
Jess (Toddler)
Zoe Merg
Jess (Toddler)
Johnny Liska
Scalper
Russ Fega
Man in Hotel
Kevin Will
Man in Hotel
Edward Hibbert
Ackerman
Christopher Judges
Burly Stagehand
James Otis
Blind Stagehand 1
Sam Menning
Blind Stagehand 2
Brian Tahash
Blind Stagehand 3
Scott Davis
Carriage Driver
Jodi Bianca Wise
Glamorous Assistant
Nikki Glick
Housekeeper
Enn Reitel
Workman 1
Clive Kennedy
Warder
Robert W. Arbogast
Leonard
Chris Cleveland
Will
Rock Anthony
Upscale London Boy (uncredited)
Tim Pilleri
Piano Player 1 (uncredited)
Gary Sievers
Stagehand (uncredited)
Inna Swann
Handkerchief Lady (uncredited)
Erin Cipolletti
Dancer (uncredited)
Crew
Director, Screenplay
Christopher Nolan
Novel
Christopher Priest
Screenplay
Jonathan Nolan
Reviews
izgzhen
January 14, 2018
9
Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body of the show, and finally shocked by the revealed truth, or *The Prestige* in the end. This is one of the most mind-blowing mysteries that I've watched in recent years.
One of the best part, I think, is how the characters of two young magicians are depicted -- through small but noticeable details like the facial expressions, one or two words, the novels et cetera.
In fact, the title of the movie, even being explained by Cutter in the beginning, still puzzles me and I can't stopped thinking about the meaning of it. Not to mention other puzzles. But ultimately, I came to realize that the plot structure corresponds to a epic magic show as well.
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$40,000,000.00
Revenue:
$109,676,311.00
