The Prestige goes through the lives of two rival magicians trying to discover the secrets of each others tricks. However, in typical Nolan style, the film jumps around from different perspectives and times from past to present to future. This can to be confusing at times but always draws the viewer in, leading you on a wild goose chase that eventually ties together beautifully in the end.
Each character does an amazing job at playing several different characters at the same time and constantly keeps the viewer unaware and wanting to know more. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman play off each other in a very realistic way and seem to really be living in their characters heads. The supporting cast is phenomenal as well, including prestigious members such as Michael Caine, Scarlett Johanson and David Bowie.
The only complaint I might have about this film would be that the big 'twist' in the end is not as impressive as it could have been, there could have been a more likely, yet still as unique answer for these magic tricks if the writers had put a little more thought into it. Still, overall, there were plenty of other twists and turns to keep the viewer occupied.
Christopher Nolan is somehow able to tie every twisted aspect of the movie together but the viewer never really knows how until the end. This is a movie that one needs to see twice in order to fully grasp.
Giving away the end is what is referred to as a "spoiler." It spoils, ruins, the film for anyone who hasn't seen it. You can comment that you didn't like the ending, but don't give it away. Please revise.
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