Good, but Neil Burger is no Christopher Nolan.

Rating: 7/10 (4 June 2008)

After seeing The Illusionist, I felt that it might have been better to watch this first as I was comparing it to The Prestige the whole time. Of course, like I expected, it doesn't match at all the suspense or complexity of that incredible piece of work. Nevertheless, it is still a very well-made period piece with strong acting and some good twists and turns down the road. If you can sit through some rough patches in the first forty minutes, you will be satisfied with how it ends. Still, I have to recommend The Prestige. It has better acting, better direction, and the story is so much more deep and meaningful. See this for what it is, but see The Prestige for what it is as well.