What 'The Prestige' does very well is recreate a period of showbusiness history near the turn of the century in which competitionbetween magicians was serious and intense. The workings of thecomplicated illusions are gorgeously brought to life via smartlydetailed apparatus that replicate the actual mechanics of Victorianlegerdemain. Much of the film rings very true, such as the all-consuming obsessionsof the lead characters to be the best and outdo all others. It's aneasy step to accept that such unwavering determination spills over intodeadly territory, as rival magicians suave Rupert Angier (a rivetingperformance by Hugh Jackman) and audacious Alfred Borden (ChristianBale effortlessly playing a brooding lower-class Brit) each seek towreak continuing revenge upon the other.The story, though adapted from a novel, feels like a perfect fit fordirector Nolan's sensibilities, as the machinations of the two menbecome increasingly convoluted during a back-and-forth tug of wits thatkeeps you guessing in the style of Nolan's 'Memento.' As the game growsincreasingly deadly, and threatens to consume all they love, the filmbecomes a fascinating study in single-mindedness.The work is epic in sweep, beautifully filmed, and strongly acted. Theonly odd note in casting is David Bowie as Nikola Tesla (he looksnothing like the actual Tesla, if you care about these sort of things,and his appearance calls attention to itself as superstar casting oftendoes), but Mr. Bowie holds his own. Solid performances are all around,with Michael Caine adding dignity and depth as the old master, ScarlettJohanssen as the as the lovely stage assistant who becomes the thirdpoint in a twisted love triangle, and even Andy Serkis (Gollum!) in amemorable supporting role.The introduction of Tesla adds yet another twist, as the film shiftsfrom real-but-possible stage illusion to steam-punkish sci-fi. Thistransition is a hard note to pull off, since the beginning of the filmdoesn't quite suggest such a direction, but if you're willing to letNolan lead you on the journey into increasingly fantastic realms, thenarrative rewards you with thought-provoking moral and dramaticexploration of the issues raised.A truly entertaining movie, and an original, unusual, dark ride -- wellworth seeing in a theater for its grand scope and vision.
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The Prestige Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson, this drama is set in 1878, when two young stage magicians clash in a darkened salon during the course of a fraudulent seance. As their rivalry escalates into a total obsession full of deceit and sabotage, they risk everything to become the greatest magician of all time. Download The-Prestige Fast and for Free. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. More The-prestige available on the site. Download the prestige yify movies torrent: In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magici.
The Prestige: In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences.