An Incredible and Magical Experience

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2016)

The first time I watched Christopher Nolans "The Prestige" I didn't really know what to think I watched it in the wrong circumstances, I was on a plane and couldn't really take it in properly, so my first advice when watching this film is make sure that your watching it so that you can pay attention because if you love a good and mind bending mystery then you will love this movie just as much as I did because The Prestige is one of my all time favourite movies. The initial rivalry and physiological warfare that goes on between Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman is a really effective plot device because you know how much it means to both of them to be the best there motivations are very understandable and the tole that it takes on them is truly intriguing to watch unfold. I adored watching the mechanics of the magic tricks it makes you realise how simple it is while never ruining the magic for you. The setting of 19th century is just a marvel to watch the production design is seamless and you can clearly tell that a lot off effort went in to it. To date I think this is Hugh Jackman finest performance it really showed his acting range from a happy yet naive magician to a haunting and damaged character. Christian Bale is also really good in this film he feels natural and it's truly disturbing to watch his life fall apart in conjunction with Hugh Jackman's. Scarlett Johansson also gives the greatest performance of her career in this film she's perfect at portraying the one thing these two characters still have in common. David Bowie was fantastic in this movie he's really mysterious yet somewhat wise and or definitely one of the best performances ever given by a musician. Christopher Nolan directed this movie beautifully everything from the editing, to the stage illusions to the little moments that set up for the final twist are all done perfectly and it do date amazes me The the academy continue to snub him. The final twist in the movie is just perfect it feels believable thanks to Nolans direction but is anything but predictable.
The Prestige is a masterpiece I have not one flaw with this movie it's got amazing performances, direction and locations it's one of my favourite Nolan movies by far.
A+/100%