Surprisingly Excellent film

Rating: 8/10 (3 November 2006)

Although The Prestige never really becomes a fast paced film until the climax, it isn't too slow either. More of a "comfortable" pace. It tells the story of two competitively good-natured magicians beginning their careers at the turn of the century. Their mutual respect soon turns to a bitter rivalry which escalades to dangerous levels.
Excellent acting all around, most surprisingly (at least to me) from David Bowie. A potentially confusing plot comes together seamlessly, leaving all your questions satisfied by the end. Many films like this can leave the audience confused if they weren't keeping a close eye on every scene, but The Prestige does not not suffer from this. Of course the keen observer will find the ending far more satisfying than the casual moviegoer, but the latter won't be left in the dark on anything. Indeed, this film rivals The Shawshank Redemption in terms of tying up loose ends.