Two rival magicians escalate the already fierce competition between them.

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2006)

The plot of was totally enthralling and kept one guessing from beginning to end. The film beautifully captured much of the ambiance of the late Victorian era. At times, the cinematography was incredibly breathtaking, but more importantly, the entire spirit of how tough and cutthroat the competition must have really been for magicians trying to make a name for themselves in those days was readily evident. The characters were superbly acted by all concerned because they were quite believable. In particular, I thought Michael Caine was outstanding as Cutter and I was additionally happy to see David Bowie portray Nikola Tesla.
I also enjoyed the fact there was a truly 'surprise element' to it which might prompt people to think about what transpired within the movie on a deeper level. It is very refreshing to see a movie come along that's original in many aspects. The movie was well written and directed, to say the least.
I love movies which I can come away with with a sense of something significant having happened which causes me to reflect. This movie definitely fits the bill.