Okay Plot but Great Character Development

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2006)

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. The plot is perhaps a little thin, and often asks the audience to take great leaps of faith or insults their intelligence. Where The Prestige really shines is in it's ability to convey a message about the nature of obsession through its two main characters, rival magicians Borden (Bale) and Angiers (Jackman).
Will The Pretige keep you on the edge of your seat with heart pounding action and excitement? No. But if you're looking for some food for thought and a good topic of discussion among people with more sophisticated movie tastes, I highly recommend it.