The Prestige

audience Reviews

, 92% Audience Score
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Bro the plot twist go hard
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing film, mind-blowing finale. Loved it!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    One of my favourite movies ever! Would definitely recommend!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    The greatest movie I’ve ever watched
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Released in 2006, and currently on my Top 10 personal favorites list, The Prestige features some of the best modern actors and actresses to hit the silver screen. I will admit, I have seen this film quite a few times (I will tell you why later), and the more I watch this film the more I catch on to the little details. I mean (come on) this film has both Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman as the main characters. The best part is they go head-to-head against each other (I know what your thinking, this film has both Batman and Wolverine... mind blown). Let me explain, this film is based in the late 1890's (possibly early 1900's, I can never really tell) in London, England as two magicians struggle against each other to give their audiences "the greatest" magic trick in the world. These two magicians are locked in a fierce rivalry against each other to the point were it affects the people around them. Each moment when one magician thinks he has the upper hand the tables turn to leave that magician only empty handed. Of course, being that this film is a Christopher Nolan flick, a bigger plot emerges that eventually puts a stop to this epic rivalry. Besides the fact that this film is fun and interesting to watch, to understand this story completely you must watch this film again and again. This film is not The Matrix confusing, but in this film, every single detail is important to the story. It took me a few times to watch this film just to understand the ending. The performances of each of the actors and actresses is excellent, especially Christian Bale. This film must be one of his better films other than the Dark Knight series of course. This film also features several other familiar faces that the audience would appreciate. Not only does this film have the best actors in its corner, but a strong story line that carries this film all the way to the end. This film is one of best films about an individual's attempt to grasp the impossible and to stay ahead of his competition. The characters will soon discover that their pursuit for the impossible has taken them down a path that was unintended by each party. Whenever I get an opportunity, I always make time to watch this film at least once a year. Nowadays, it doesn't seem like many people watch or even talk about this film. Which is a shame because this film is a good film, even better than films I have seen this year. If this film is not a classic now it should be in the future. Personally, I could watch this film at any time in the day, and it will still be good. Anyway, if you love films with plot twists, drama, rivalry, intense moments, and mystery then you will love this film. In summary, this film is one of my personal favorites for a reason and that is because this film is the best. I recommend this film to anybody just looking for a solid film.
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    As the film reached its breathtaking conclusion, I was left stunned by the sheer audacity of Nolan's vision. "The Prestige" wasn't just a movie – it was an experience that challenged my perceptions and left me questioning the nature of reality itself. And long after the credits had rolled, I found myself still grappling with the lingering echoes of its themes of sacrifice, ambition, and the pursuit of greatness.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Probably my favorite movie right now, kept me guessing and thinking the whole time. Great story, great ending.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Cristopher Nolan executes another one of his dreams! Everyone in the cast was exceptional!
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Another Nolan film that will stand the test of time. This is a very overlooked movie that deserves much more recognition. (On par with interstellar and inception)
  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    Very interesting story and unique for sure. Two magicians turn into rivals and are very driven.