The Prestige

The Prestige is one of the best films made by my favorite director. It is one of the best thrillers ever. The story is a compelling and twisted tale of obsession, grudges, and double lives. The Nolan Brothers’ adaptation of Priest’s book is extremely well done, as much of their writing is, and goes to show Nolan’s desire to screw with time in his films.  Nolan’s directing is amazing as usual. The film has all the hallmarks of his style. The cinematography is well done and the editing manages to carry the multiple timelines of this film as clearly as possible. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are phenomenal as the dueling magicians at the center of the story. Michael Caine is amazing like always. Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall give great performances as the women affected by the main characters’ feud and obsession. And you have to mention a brilliant turn by David Bowie to play the enigmatic Nikola Tesla, a person you wouldn’t expect to see in a movie about rival magicians. I cannot recommend this movie more. The ending of this movie makes my spine tingle on every single rewatch. It is well worth your time.