The Prestige

This film is genuinely an absolute masterpiece about 2 magicians who used to work together, have a rivalry against each other to see who can have “the greatest magic trick to ever exist” but Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) becomes obsessed with Alfred Bordens (Christian Bale) The Transported Man trick and vows to replicate it. This film is told in a mostly linear way apart from a few scenes at the start and some others in between but overall it’s one of easiest to understand whilst keeping such a magnificent, entertaining plot where you could question it being his best film. I think the performances from Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are absolutely fantastic they both make the film more believable by giving outstanding performances. I also think Scarlett Johanson and the rest of the cast are incredible. I think the full film really comes down to that ending where you can’t believe what you’ve seen in one of the most craziest satisfying endings ever with one of the greatest twists ever where you can’t help but think that Nolan is one of the smartest directors to ever exist. The character dynamics also in this film are really interesting you see yourself questioning throughout the film who is the protagonist and antagonist and the more you delve into the character of Borden the more you understand him and see maybe he’s not the villain. It makes it so much more fun to watch and you come up with your own opinions. Once again Nolan is the greatest director to ever exist.